Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Snorlax-Inspired Berry Glaze

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Juicy pork chops pan-seared and coated with a rich, sweet-tart berry glaze inspired by the playful Snorlax character. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 30 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 350 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: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 4 bone-in pork chops dry and season both sides evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Set aside.
  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 per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 145°F. Remove chops and tent with foil to rest.
  3. Step 3: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add 2 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Add 1 cup mixed berries, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1/4 cup water, and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves. Stir and simmer for 6-8 minutes until the sauce thickens and berries break down.
  5. Step 5: Return pork chops to the skillet, spooning the berry glaze over them. Cook an additional 2 minutes to coat and warm through before serving.

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