Pork Chops With Soy-Honey Glaze and Grilled Sweet Onions

May 17, 2023May 17, 20230 1

Pork Chops With Soy-Honey Glaze and Grilled Sweet Onions recipe

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1/2 cup honey
	1/4 cup soy sauce
	8 pork chops , center cut , boneless , 1/2-inch thick , 4-6 oz . ea
	1 tablespoon canola oil
	2 sweet onions , large , sliced 1/2-inch thick
	1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
	black pepper , freshly ground

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

286

Sugar

19g

Fat

12g

Pork chops are a staple in American cuisine, and this recipe is a delicious and easy way to enjoy them. The soy-honey glaze provides a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors that pair well with the natural sweetness of the grilled onions. This dish is perfect for a summer barbecue or a weeknight dinner that's quick and easy to prepare.

Instructions

1.	In a small bowl, whisk together the honey and soy sauce until well combined.
2.	Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium heat.
3.	Pat the pork chops dry with a paper towel and season both sides with black pepper.
4.	Brush both sides of the pork chops with canola oil, and sprinkle the crushed red pepper flakes on one side.
5.	Grill the pork chops for 4-5 minutes per side or until cooked through.
6.	When the pork chops are almost done, arrange the sliced onions on the grill or grill pan and cook for 2-3 minutes per side or until caramelized and tender.
7.	Brush both sides of the onions with the honey-soy glaze during the last minute of grilling to coat.
8.	Serve the pork chops and onions hot, drizzled with any remaining glaze.

PROS

This dish is a delicious and flavorful way to enjoy pork chops and sweet onions.

The soy-honey glaze adds a perfect balance of sweetness and saltiness.

It’s also a quick and easy recipe that can be made on a grill or grill pan.

CONS

Pork chops can sometimes be tough or dry, especially if overcooked.

Make sure to cook them to an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) and let them rest for 3-5 minutes.

The honey in the glaze can also burn quickly, so make sure to watch it closely while grilling.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pork is a good source of protein and contains important vitamins and minerals like vitamin B12, zinc, and selenium.
The sweet onions are low in calories and high in fiber and vitamin C.
The honey in the glaze provides a natural sweetener that can be a healthier alternative to refined sugar. It also has antibacterial and antioxidant properties which may benefit the body.