Embark on a culinary journey that combines the sweet and savory flavors of soy sauce and honey to create a delectable dish: soy and honey pork chops. This classic recipe promises a symphony of flavors that tantalize the taste buds and leaves you craving more. Soy sauce, with its umami richness and salty undertones, pairs perfectly with the natural sweetness of honey, creating a glaze that caramelizes to perfection when grilled or pan-fried. Whether you prefer thick, juicy pork chops or thinly sliced cutlets, this recipe will guide you through the steps to achieve tender, moist pork infused with the irresistible flavors of soy and honey.
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HONEY-SOY PORK CHOPS
Summer is always a special time for relaxed and casual meals, for summertime patriotic holidays and especially for picnics in the great outdoors. This recipe is perfect for such occasions. -Edie DeSpain of Logan, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Pour 1/2 cup into a large resealable plastic bag; add pork chops. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 2-3 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting. , Drain and discard marinade. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack., Grill pork, covered, over medium heat or broil 4-5 in. over the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°, basting frequently with remaining marinade. Let meat stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 132mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
HONEY-GARLIC PORK CHOPS
Hands down, these are the best pork chops I have ever had.
Provided by Leigh Ann Rebholz
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes Boneless
Time 45m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Season pork chops with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown pork chops 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
- Whisk honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, and butter together in a bowl and pour over the pork chops in the baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove from oven and let pork chops sit in the baking dish 5 minutes more to soak up juices.
- Serve pork chops topped with extra sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 666 calories, Carbohydrate 68.9 g, Cholesterol 154.2 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 55.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 1314.5 mg, Sugar 66.7 g
HONEY-SOY GRILLED PORK CHOPS
Grilled pork chops with a honey-soy marinade. So sweet, so good.
Provided by George. P. Cooper
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes
Time 8h35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Whisk soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes together in a large bowl and pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add pork chops, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.
- Remove pork chops from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Cook the pork chops on the preheated grill until seared and no longer pink in the center, about 8 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.3 calories, Carbohydrate 27.4 g, Cholesterol 81.4 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 34.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 1488.2 mg, Sugar 24 g
SOY AND HONEY PORK CHOPS
Grilled pork chops brushed with a honey and soy sauce mix. To round out the meal, serve with creamy chive and garlic mashed potatoes.
Provided by Ashley
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes Boneless
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
- Mix honey, soy sauce, crushed red pepper flakes, and black pepper in a bowl. Pour about 2 tablespoons of the honey-soy mixture into a small bowl and save for later. Brush chops with canola oil on both sides, and sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
- Grill the chops on the hottest part of the grill until lightly charred and crusty, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Move the chops to a cooler area of the grill, and continue to cook, brushing both sides generously with the honey-soy glaze, until chops are no longer pink inside, about 3 to 4 more minutes. The juices should run clear, and an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the center of a chop should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
- While chops are grilling, brush slices of onion with oil, and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Grill onion slices until they are translucent and browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. To serve, place chops and onions on warmed plates, and brush the chops with the reserved honey-soy glaze.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.8 calories, Carbohydrate 43.8 g, Cholesterol 106.6 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 42.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 973.5 mg, Sugar 38.5 g
WORLD'S BEST HONEY GARLIC PORK CHOPS
A quick and simple grilled pork chop that everyone will love featuring a simple and easy glaze.
Provided by John Chandler
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Whisk ketchup, honey, soy sauce, and garlic together in a bowl to make a glaze.
- Sear the pork chops on both sides on the preheated grill. Lightly brush glaze onto each side of the chops as they cook; grill until no longer pink in the center, about 7 to 9 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.4 calories, Carbohydrate 13.5 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 25.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 441.1 mg, Sugar 12.3 g
STICKY SOY & HONEY PORK WITH ASIAN NOODLES
Serve lean pork tenderoin in a sweet Chinese five-spice stir-fry mix of egg noodles, sweetcorn, sugar snap peas and peppers
Provided by Lucy Netherton
Categories Main course
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Mix together the soy, ketchup and honey with the five-spice. Put the pork tenderloin on a baking tray and brush with just under half the sauce. Roast in the oven for 10 mins, then brush with a little extra sauce and return to the oven for a further 15 mins.
- Meanwhile, soak the noodles in boiling water until soft. Drain, reserving about 50ml of the water. Heat the sesame oil in a wok or large frying pan, add the corn and sugar snap peas, and stir-fry for 3 mins, adding the water to help the veg steam.
- Add the stir-fry veg and half the spring onions, and cook for 3 mins more until wilted. Tip in the noodles and the rest of the sauce. Using tongs, mix everything to combine. Remove the pork, cut into slices and serve on top of the noodles. Scatter with remaining spring onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 calories, Fat 9 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 41 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 17 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 32 grams protein, Sodium 1.5 milligram of sodium
INSTANT POT® HONEY-SOY PORK CHOPS
Instant Pot® pork chops. Serve with potatoes.
Provided by Rob McPhee
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add butter and bacon; saute until bacon is cooked but not quite crispy, about 5 minutes. Add pork chops and sear for about 1 minute on each side. Gently stir in honey, soy sauce, and garlic.
- Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
- Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Transfer pork chops to a plate and switch back to Saute function.
- Whisk cold water and cornstarch together in a small bowl; pour into the pot. Cook and stir until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Pour sauce over pork chops.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.3 calories, Carbohydrate 37.7 g, Cholesterol 61.6 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 1071.5 mg, Sugar 35.1 g
Tips for Making the Best Soy and Honey Pork Chops:
- Choose high-quality pork chops. Look for pork chops that are at least 1-inch thick and have good marbling. This will ensure that the chops stay juicy and flavorful during cooking.
- Tenderize the pork chops. You can do this by pounding them with a meat mallet or by using a fork to poke holes in them. This will help the marinade penetrate the meat and make it more tender.
- Use a flavorful marinade. The marinade is what gives the pork chops their delicious flavor. Be sure to use a marinade that contains a good balance of sweet, salty, and savory ingredients. The recipe in the article uses a marinade made with soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil.
- Marinate the pork chops for at least 30 minutes. This will give the marinade time to penetrate the meat and flavor it thoroughly. You can marinate the pork chops for longer if you have time, but 30 minutes is the minimum amount of time needed.
- Cook the pork chops over medium heat. This will help to prevent the chops from drying out. Cook the chops for about 5-7 minutes per side, or until they are cooked through.
- Serve the pork chops immediately. Soy and honey pork chops are best served hot. You can garnish them with fresh herbs, such as cilantro or parsley, for a pop of color.
Conclusion:
Soy and honey pork chops are a delicious and easy-to-make main course. They are perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. The combination of sweet and savory flavors is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new pork chop recipe, give soy and honey pork chops a try.
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