Hot Honey-Glazed Grilled Pork Chops with Garlic Butter

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Juicy grilled pork chops brushed with a sweet and spicy hot honey glaze, finished with a luscious garlic butter sauce for a perfect balance of heat and richness. This american-inspired pork ready in about 25 minutes pairs honey, hot sauce (such as sriracha), unsalted butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 430 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 430 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup honey and 2 tbsp hot sauce until smooth to create hot honey glaze.
  2. Step 2: Pat 4 bone-in pork chops (1-inch thick, about 6 oz each) dry and season both sides evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  3. Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Brush pork chops lightly with 2 tbsp olive oil. Grill chops for 4-5 minutes per side until grill marks appear and internal temperature reaches 145°F.
  4. Step 4: During the last 2 minutes of grilling, brush both sides generously with the hot honey glaze, allowing it to caramelize slightly.
  5. Step 5: While chops rest, melt 3 tbsp unsalted butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme (optional), cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and golden but not burnt.
  6. Step 6: Drizzle garlic butter over rested pork chops and finish with a squeeze of 1 tbsp lemon juice before serving hot.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Hot Honey-Glazed Grilled Pork Chops with Garlic Butter take to make?

Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Hot Honey-Glazed Grilled Pork Chops with Garlic Butter?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep honey from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Hot Honey-Glazed Grilled Pork Chops with Garlic Butter?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Hot Honey-Glazed Grilled Pork Chops with Garlic Butter for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Hot Honey-Glazed Grilled Pork Chops with Garlic Butter?

American pork like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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