Honey Glazed Pork Chops

Honey glazed pork chops are quick and delicious.  Just add a side salad and steamed veggies and voilà dinner in less than 30 minutes.
 

Servings: 4

Time:    Prep: 5 minutes; Cook: 15 Minutes
Hardware:  measuring spoons, a microwave safe bowl, a whisk, a large, heavy bottomed skillet that can be used on the stove top & in the oven (I prefer cast iron), tongs, a meat thermometer, a plate, tinfoil
 
Ingredients:

• 4-bone in center cut pork chops (about 2 lbs)
• ¼ cup chicken stock
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• S&P to taste
• 1 tablespoons olive oil

1. Preheat the oven to 400°.
2. Whisk the stock, honey, vinegar, and brown sugar together and place in the microwave for one minute on high. Stir until everything is melted and completely mixed together.
3. Heat the olive oil in the skillet on medium high. 
4. Sprinkle both sides of the chops with onion powder, salt, and pepper.
5. Place the chops into the hot pan without crowding them.  Allow the chops to sear for two minutes or until they have begun to brown.  Turn them with the tongs and sear them for 2 minutes on the other side.
6. Pour the honey mixture over the chops.
7. Put the chops, in the same pan, into the preheated oven.  Cook them for 5 to 7 minutes depending upon their thickness.
8. Check the temperature with the meat thermometer.  Remove them when they reach 155°.  They will continue to cook as they rest.
9. Remove the pan from the oven and turn the oven off.  Place the chops on a clean plate and loosely tent them with foil.  Allow them to rest for 5 minutes.  Place the pan (without the chops) back into the oven to keep the glaze warm.  Pour the glaze in the pan over the chops before serving.

Honey Glazed Pork Chops