Pan-Fried Pork Chops with Honey Mustard Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-06 · Updated 2026-06-06

Juicy pork chops pan-fried and finished with a tangy honey mustard glaze that balances sweetness and sharpness. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 2, 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.

Ingredients

• 2 pieces (1 inch thick, about 7 oz each) bone-in pork chops
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp, chopped fresh thyme leaves

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Season 2 bone-in pork chops (7 oz each) evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add pork chops and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 145°F.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, and 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme until well combined.
4. Step 4: Reduce heat to medium-low, spoon honey mustard glaze over pork chops, and let cook for an additional 2 minutes, spooning glaze over the chops occasionally until sauce thickens and coats the meat.
5. Step 5: Remove pork chops from pan and let rest for 5 minutes before serving with the glaze spooned on top.