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Simple One-Pan Pork Chops for Two

Prep 10 min Cook 12 min Difficulty 1/5

Simple, flavorful one-pan pork chops for two with garlic-Dijon honey sauce and a quick pan glaze.

Why this recipe works

This one-pan pork chops recipe is simple and scalable for two, with a quick sear, a flavorful pan sauce, and a light finish of Dijon-honey glaze. It’s ideal for weeknights and confident home cooks who want a comforting, low-fuss dinner.

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Key takeaways

Perfect weeknight protein in 25 minutes
One-pan method minimizes cleanup
Flavorful, glossy pan sauce in minutes

Recipe guide

This one-pan pork chops recipe is simple and scalable for two, with a quick sear, a flavorful pan sauce, and a light finish of Dijon-honey glaze. It’s ideal for weeknights and confident home cooks who want a comforting, low-fuss dinner.

Sear, glaze, and serve—all in one skillet.

  • Perfect weeknight protein in 25 minutes
  • One-pan method minimizes cleanup
  • Flavorful, glossy pan sauce in minutes

Step 1: Sear the pork chops

Pat chops dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add pork chops and sear without moving 3-4 minutes until golden brown.

Step 2: Make the glaze and rest the meat

Flip chops; add butter and cook 3-4 minutes more until 145°F. Remove to rest under foil. Lower heat to medium; sauté garlic 30 seconds. Deglaze with 1/4 cup broth, then stir in Dijon and honey. Simmer 1-2 minutes.

Step 3: Finish and serve

Return chops to skillet; spoon sauce over to coat and warm through 1 minute. Sprinkle with parsley if using and serve.

Ingredients

  • 2 medium boneless pork chops (6-8 oz each)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat pork chops dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Add pork chops and sear without moving 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Flip pork chops and add butter to the pan; cook 3-4 more minutes until internal temp reaches 145°F (use a thermometer).
  5. Remove chops to a plate and tent with foil to rest.
  6. Lower heat to medium, add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.
  7. Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits, then stir in Dijon mustard and honey.
  8. Simmer sauce 1-2 minutes until slightly reduced.
  9. Return pork chops to the skillet and spoon sauce over them to coat and warm through for 1 minute.
  10. Sprinkle with chopped parsley if using and serve immediately.

FAQs

Can I use bone-in pork chops? Yes. Use boneless pork chops about 6-8 oz. Adjust sear time to 3-4 minutes per side until well browned and 145°F.
Can I use bone-in chops? Yes, but adjust searing time and ensure the internal temperature reaches 145°F. The sauce remains the same.
Is parsley required? Stir in parsley at the end for color and optional; you can skip if you don’t have it.