Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Texas-Style BBQ Glaze

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

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Juicy pork chops pan-seared and finished with a smoky, sweet Texas-inspired BBQ glaze for a flavorful dinner. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, olive oil, smoked paprika 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 American cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (6 oz each) bone-in pork chops
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup Texas-style BBQ sauce
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp honey

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 4 bone-in pork chops (6 oz each) and season evenly on both sides with 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
Step 3: Add the seasoned pork chops to the skillet and sear without moving for 4 minutes until the underside is golden brown and edges are crispy.
Step 4: Flip the pork chops and cook for an additional 3 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
Step 5: In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup Texas-style BBQ sauce with 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar and 1 tbsp honey until combined.
Step 6: Brush the BBQ glaze generously over both sides of the pork chops, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the glaze thickens and coats the pork chops.
Step 7: Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.