Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Lexington Bluegrass Honey Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-01 · Updated 2026-07-01

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Juicy pork chops pan-seared to golden perfection and finished with a sweet and slightly tangy honey glaze inspired by Lexington's Bluegrass region. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 25 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 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (6 oz each) bone-in pork chops
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter
3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
3 tbsp Bluegrass honey
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 4 bone-in pork chops (6 oz each) and season both sides evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add pork chops and sear for 4 minutes without moving until edges are golden brown.
Step 3: Flip the chops and add 2 tbsp unsalted butter along with 3 minced garlic cloves to the pan, spooning butter over the chops as they cook for another 4 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
Step 4: Remove chops to a warm plate and lower heat to medium; add 3 tbsp Bluegrass honey, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves to the skillet, stirring and cooking for 2 minutes until the glaze thickens and becomes syrupy.
Step 5: Return chops to the pan and coat them in the honey glaze for 1 minute before serving warm.