Tangy Tamarind and Lime Glazed Pork Chops

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-04 · Updated 2026-08-04

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Juicy pork chops glazed with a sour and zesty tamarind-lime sauce that caramelizes beautifully under the broiler. This Asian Fusion-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, tamarind paste, lime juice 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 Asian Fusion cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (6 oz each) bone-in pork chops
3 tbsp tamarind paste
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp soy sauce
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp chopped cilantro

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, combine 3 tbsp tamarind paste, 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 3 minced garlic cloves. Whisk until the sugar dissolves and the glaze is smooth.
Step 2: Season 4 bone-in pork chops with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides.
Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork chops for 3 minutes per side until golden brown.
Step 4: Brush the tamarind-lime glaze generously over each pork chop, then transfer the skillet to a preheated broiler set 6 inches from heat.
Step 5: Broil pork chops for 3-4 minutes until the glaze bubbles and caramelizes, watching carefully to avoid burning.
Step 6: Remove from oven, sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped cilantro over the pork chops, and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.