Pan-Seared Pork Chops with African Spiced Honey Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-21 · Updated 2026-06-21

Juicy pork chops pan-seared and finished with a sweet and aromatic honey glaze infused with African spices. This African-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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.

Ingredients

• 4 chops, about 6 oz each bone-in pork chops
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp ground coriander
• 2 tbsp, fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp, freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp, chopped for garnish fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 bone-in pork chops (about 6 oz each) and season both sides evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add pork chops and sear for 4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 145°F).
3. Step 3: Remove pork chops from skillet and set aside, keeping warm.
4. Step 4: Reduce heat to medium-low and add 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Step 5: Stir in 1/4 cup honey, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/4 tsp ground coriander, and 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice. Cook the glaze for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until it thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
6. Step 6: Return pork chops to the skillet and spoon the honey glaze over them, cooking for an additional minute to meld flavors.
7. Step 7: Transfer pork chops to a serving plate, drizzle with remaining glaze from the pan, and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately.