Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Tamarind Glaze

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Juicy pork chops pan-seared and finished with a tangy tamarind glaze, balanced by a touch of honey and garlic. This Thai-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, tamarind paste, honey 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: 15 min Serves 4 Thai cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 bone-in pork chops (approx. 6 oz each), season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork chops and sear for 4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 145°F), then remove and keep warm.
  3. Step 3: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium, add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 3 tbsp tamarind paste, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1/4 cup water. Simmer and stir for 3-4 minutes until the glaze thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  5. Step 5: Return pork chops to the skillet and spoon the tamarind glaze over them for 1 minute to warm through and coat evenly. Serve immediately.

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