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Looking for a delicious recipe that’s easy on the budget? Craving that classic, comforting flavor but with a healthy twist? Look no further! This honey mustard pork chops recipe will win over your family, and they’ll crown you the best cook ever. The secret, of course, lies in the mouthwatering glaze that you baste the chops in.
Simple homemade sauces (or glazes) are a secret weapon in the kitchen. They’re the easiest way to turn a basic piece of meat into something truly irresistible. Case in point: this honey mustard sauce—a mix of honey, Dijon mustard, a touch of mayo for creaminess, and a few spices. Spread this sauce on your pan-seared pork chops, bake them, and finish with a quick broil. The aroma alone is enough to make mouths water, and the creamy, caramelized honey-mustard flavor is a taste sensation.
Baking Time May Vary
Cooking pork chops requires care. Overbake them, and they’ll turn out tough and dry. To avoid this, pay close attention to the cooking time. Use your cooking intuition! The estimated bake time for these pork chops is a general guide, but the timeline to reach the internal temperature of 145ºF can vary based on a few factors:
Thickness: Thicker pork chops need more time.
Searing time: The longer they’re seared, the less time they need in the oven.
What to Serve with Honey Mustard Pork Chops
Pair these pork chops with roasted Brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes. Since the veggies cook at a different temperature than the pork chops, bake them first, then lower the oven temperature for the pork chops. Other great options include roasted carrots, lemon garlic asparagus, and seasoned rice (try a mix of brown and wild rice).
Recipe
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 40 minutes
Total time: 55 minutes
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise ($0.53)
- 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard ($0.18)
- 2 Tbsp honey ($0.24)
- 1/8 tsp garlic powder ($0.02)
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika ($0.03)
- 1/4 tsp salt ($0.02)
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked pepper ($0.02)
- 1 Tbsp cooking oil ($0.02)
- 4 bone-in pork chops, one-inch thick (about 2.5 lbs.) ($5.02)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Prepare the honey mustard sauce by stirring together the mayonnaise, Dijon, honey, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper.
2. Use a paper towel to dry off the pork chops, then season each side with a pinch of salt and freshly cracked pepper. Heat the cooking oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. When the skillet is hot, add two pork chops at a time and cook until golden brown on each side (about 3 minutes per side). Place the browned pork chops in a casserole dish (slight overlap is okay).
3. Smear the honey mustard sauce over both sides of the pork chops in the casserole dish. Bake for about 30 minutes for 1-inch thick chops or about 20 minutes for ¾-inch thick chops, or until the internal temperature reaches 145ºF. For extra browning, switch the oven to broil and broil the chops for 3-5 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
Serve hot and enjoy. Happy Chops!