Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Mississippi Honey Glaze

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Juicy pork chops pan-seared to golden perfection and finished with a sweet and tangy honey glaze inspired by Mississippi flavors. This Southern 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 Southern American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 bone-in pork chops (about 6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp smoked paprika. Set aside.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the pork chops and sear for 4-5 minutes per side until a golden crust forms and internal temperature reaches 145°F.
  3. Step 3: Reduce heat to medium, add 2 tbsp unsalted butter and 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet. Spoon the melted butter and garlic over the chops for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp Mississippi honey and 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar. Pour the mixture over the chops and cook for another 2 minutes, spooning the glaze constantly until it thickens and coats the pork chops.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before serving, allowing the juices to redistribute.

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