Spiced Whiskey-Glazed Pork Chops with Honey and Garlic

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Juicy pork chops pan-seared and finished with a rich whiskey-honey garlic glaze that balances sweet and smoky flavors. 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 dry 4 bone-in pork chops and season both sides evenly with 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp smoked paprika.
  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 brown crust forms and internal temperature reaches 145°F.
  3. Step 3: Remove the pork chops to a warm plate. Lower the heat to medium, add 1 tbsp butter and 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Carefully pour in 1/4 cup whiskey and 3 tbsp honey, stirring constantly. Simmer the glaze for 2-3 minutes until it thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
  5. Step 5: Return the pork chops to the skillet, spoon the glaze over them, and cook for another minute to meld flavors. Serve immediately with extra glaze drizzled on top.

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