At the end of a long, hard day it is wonderful to enjoy some delicious food. Whether you are eating solo or sharing your dinner with loved ones, home cooked food is always welcome. Most people find it hard to maintain a balance in their work and life routines. And as a result, they often have very little time to cook. A great way to reduce eating out or ordering in meals is by planning your meals well in advance. This will ensure that you have all the ingredients you would need.
Another advantage of meal planning is that it makes the actual preparation and cooking time smoother and more fun. You will not have to rush off to the store to get a missing ingredient for your recipe. Honey garlic pork chops are delicious and popular with folks of all age groups. You cannot go wrong with this recipe.
On Your Mark
The ingredients you will need to prepare the Honey garlic pork chops include pork chops, salt and ground black pepper for seasoning, garlic powder and olive oil. For the glaze you require honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, crushed or chopped garlic, some grated or ground ginger and butter. To make the pork chops a little spicy, you can also add some cayenne pepper.
Get Set
Preheat your oven to about 350 degrees F. Season the pork chops with the salt, pepper and garlic powder and set aside. Heat some oil in a skillet. Cook the pork chops until they are brown. This would usually take about three to four minutes for each side. Remove the pork chops and place in a greased baking dish.
For the glaze, mix all the ingredients in a bowl and pour over the pork chops. Bake for about half an hour and remove from the oven. Allow the dish to sit for a few minutes so that the juices can be soaked in well.
Go
Enjoy your easy to make honey garlic pork chops with a serving of rice and fresh vegetables. You may also wish to add a garden salad to your meal. As you make this recipe a few times, you could try your own variation or adaptation.
Some cooks like to add the pan drippings to the glaze mix, while others like to marinate the chops overnight. This simple but delicious dish should find a prominent place in your weekly menu. It requires very few ingredients and is ready in less than 45 minutes.
