Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Roast Pig-Style Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-26 · Updated 2026-07-26

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Juicy pork chops pan-seared and finished with a sweet and savory glaze inspired by traditional roasted pig flavors. This Latin American-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.

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

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Ingredients

4 pieces, about 6 oz each bone-in pork chops
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
2 tbsp brown sugar
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 cup water
1 tsp, chopped fresh thyme

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 4 bone-in pork chops and season on both sides with 1 tsp ground black pepper and 1 tsp smoked paprika. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 2: Add pork chops to the skillet and sear for 4 minutes without moving until golden brown, then flip and sear the other side for 3 minutes until browned and almost cooked through.
Step 3: Remove chops to a plate and reduce heat to medium. Add 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, and 1/4 cup water to the skillet. Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
Step 4: Return pork chops to the skillet, spoon the glaze over them, and cook for another 2 minutes, turning once, until the chops are cooked to an internal temperature of 145°F and fully coated with the glaze.
Step 5: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme over the pork chops before serving for a fresh herb aroma.