Description
Sizzling Honey Mustard Pork Chops bring irresistible sweet-tangy magic to your dinner table. Golden-brown chops glazed with zesty honey mustard sauce promise a quick, delectable meal that elevates weeknight cooking for hungry families.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 boneless pork chops (approximately 1 inch thick)
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
- 1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or white balsamic
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 425F (220C), ensuring a hot environment for even cooking.
- Massage pork chops with oil, then season generously with salt and pepper, creating a flavorful exterior.
- Arrange seasoned chops on a lightly greased baking sheet with raised edges to catch any drippings.
- Roast the pork chops for 20 minutes, allowing them to develop a golden, partially cooked appearance.
- Simultaneously, craft the honey mustard glaze by whisking together honey, whole grain mustard, yellow mustard, vinegar, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Taste the sauce and adjust the mustard-to-honey ratio for your preferred flavor profile.
- Remove the partially cooked pork chops and liberally coat them with the prepared honey mustard mixture.
- Switch the oven to high broil, returning the glazed chops to create a sticky, caramelized surface.
- Broil for 5-10 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning while achieving a beautifully glazed finish.
- Once cooked through, extract the pork chops and drizzle the remaining pan sauce over the top.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a burst of color and added freshness.
- Serve immediately while the glaze is still warm and glistening.
Notes
- Opt for bone-in pork chops to ensure juicier, more flavorful meat that stays tender during high-heat cooking.
- Adjust honey mustard sauce intensity by balancing sweet and tangy elements based on personal taste preferences.
- Pat pork chops completely dry before seasoning to help achieve a beautiful golden-brown exterior during broiling.
- Let pork chops rest for 3-5 minutes after cooking to allow juices to redistribute, preventing dry meat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg