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Honey Garlic Pork Chops

Honey Garlic Pork Chops

Crispy fried pork chops tossed in a buttery honey garlic glaze with a hint of chili. Served hot and perfect with sinangag or a cool cucumber salad.

⏱ Prep: 20 min ⏱ Cook: 40 min

Ingredients

  • 3 large bs pork chops
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 piece egg (beaten)
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 4 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cup oil
  • 1.25 cup salt
  • 4 piece dried bay leaves
  • 1 tbsp whole peppercorns
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1.5 quarts water
  • 3 cup ice cubes
  • 8 clove garlic (minced)
  • 1.25 tsp chili flakes
  • 6 tbsp honey
  • 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0 salt and ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 3 tbsp butter

Instructions

  1. Make the brine by boiling 1/2 quart of water. Add salt, peppercorns, bay leaves, and sugar. Stir well, turn off the heat, then add ice cubes and the remaining water.

  2. Brine the pork chops for 35 minutes. Drain and pat dry with a paper towel.

  3. Season pork chops with paprika and garlic powder. Add the beaten egg and toss to coat. Dredge each chop in the cornstarch and flour mixture.

  4. Heat cooking oil in a pan. Fry the pork chops until both sides are golden brown and crispy. (Optional: Double fry for extra crispiness.)

  5. For the glaze: Melt butter in a pan. Add garlic and sauté until lightly browned.

  6. Add chili flakes and honey. Stir well.

  7. Pour in apple cider vinegar and water. Let boil and simmer until reduced by half.

  8. Season with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

  9. Toss the fried pork chops in the glaze until fully coated. Transfer to a serving plate and enjoy with rice.