Honey Garlic Pork Chops with Mashed Potatoes

Here’s a comforting and flavorful recipe for Honey Garlic Pork Chops with Mashed Potatoes — perfect for a cozy dinner. The sweet-savory glaze on the pork pairs beautifully with creamy mashed potatoes.

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🍯 Honey Garlic Pork Chops with Mashed Potatoes

🕒 Total Time: ~35 minutes

Servings: 4

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🧾 Ingredients

For the Pork Chops:

• 4 boneless pork chops (about 1-inch thick)

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 3 tbsp butter

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1/4 cup honey

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice

• Optional: chili flakes for heat, fresh herbs for garnish

For the Mashed Potatoes:

• 2 lbs Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed

• 1/2 cup milk (or heavy cream, for extra creaminess)

• 4 tbsp butter

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• Optional: roasted garlic, sour cream, or chives for flavor

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🔪 Instructions

🥔 Step 1: Make the Mashed Potatoes

1. Place cubed potatoes in a pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until fork-tender (about 15–20 minutes).

2. Drain and return potatoes to the pot.

3. Add butter, milk, salt, and pepper.

4. Mash until smooth. Adjust seasoning or add more milk as needed.

5. Keep warm.

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🐖 Step 2: Cook the Pork Chops

1. Season both sides of the pork chops with salt and pepper.

2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

3. Sear pork chops for 3–4 minutes per side, until golden and nearly cooked through. Remove and set aside.

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🍯 Step 3: Make the Honey Garlic Sauce

1. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium.

2. Add butter and minced garlic, cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

3. Stir in honey, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar.

4. Simmer for 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened.

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🔁 Step 4: Glaze the Pork Chops

1. Return pork chops to the skillet.

2. Spoon the sauce over the chops and cook another 2–3 minutes, until fully cooked and glazed.
   Internal temp should be 145°F (63°C).

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🍽️ Step 5: Serve

• Plate the mashed potatoes and top with pork chops.

• Drizzle the honey garlic sauce over both.

• Garnish with chopped parsley, chili flakes, or thyme, if desired.

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✅ Tips & Variations

• Want more sauce? Double the honey garlic sauce ingredients.

• Add steamed green beans, roasted carrots, or a simple side salad.

• For smoky flavor, try grilling the chops first, then finishing them in the sauce.