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    Pan Fried Pork Chops with Honey Lime Glaze

    Published: Feb 10, 2018 / 25 Comments

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    What is the easiest dinner I've cooked lately? These delicious Pan Fried Pork Chops with Honey Lime Glaze! The ingredient list is short, the cooking technique is basic. And, the result is literally the best pork chop recipe I've ever made! These pan cooked pork chops use no flour - just fry them in the skillet and then coat with the glaze.

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    By the way, I've made a recipe for honey lime chicken thighs a while back, and I always get such great feedback on it that I decided to do a similar concept but with the boneless pork chops this time. These pan fried pork chops take only 30 minutes from start to finish, and the result is beautiful!

    They are amazing thanks to the easy-to-make syrupy glaze.  The glaze is made by boiling down and reducing the mixture of honey, freshly squeezed lime juice, and balsamic vinegar in the same pan where you pan-fried the pork chops. Also, don't forget to add fresh thyme - it really adds a nice herbal flavor to the whole dish!

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    There are 2 secrets to the success of these pan-fried pork chops:

    1. You have to sear the pork chops to perfection on the stove top.  To achieve best results, use stainless steel pan or cast iron skillet.  Heat the pan really well before adding olive oil and the boneless pork chops.  Pan sear them on medium-high heat for about 4 minutes per each side.  Make sure they are cooked through.  Fry them a little bit longer if needed.
    2. Make sure the glaze is thick and syrupy.  First, combine glaze ingredients (honey, lime juice, balsamic vinegar) in the same pan (without pan-seared pork chops) and boil them for a couple of minutes until reduced by one third or half.   Next, allow the glaze to cool off a bit in the pan, off heat.   It will get thicker as it cools off.  You don't need to wait until it's cold, obviously, just wait until all the bubbling settles down and the glaze is not super hot any more, but still warm-hot and thicker.  You will notice significant change in the thickness of the glaze as it cools off.
    3. Use no flour.  These pan cooked pork chops are refreshing, bursting with lime flavor.  You don't need the flour to pan fry these.  Pan fry these pork chops in olive oil on high heat until golden brown, and then coat them with the syrupy glaze.

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    Do you want to make the best pork chop recipe ever? Then, follow along with me!

    Ingredients you need for pan-fried pork chops

    Yes, all you need are 3 basic ingredients:

    • 2 lb boneless pork loin chops (3 or 4 pork chops)
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • salt and pepper

    Ingredients you need for honey lime glaze

    To make the honey lime glaze, squeeze the juice of 1 lime, add ¼ cup of honey and 3 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar. Only 3 ingredients!

    How to pan fry pork chops

    I suggest you use stainless steel or cast iron skillet. Season boneless pork chops with salt and pepper on both sides.

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    Heat olive oil in a pan until hot and fry pork chops in the pan for about 4 minutes per side.  Make sure they are completely cooked through.
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    Remove the pan cooked pork chops from the skillet, and combine honey, freshly squeezed lime juice, and balsamic vinegar in the same pan. Boil until reduced by about one third or half. Add pack the pan-seared pork chops. Garnish with fresh thyme leaves and sliced lime.
    pork chops seasoned with salt and pepper, cooked in a stainless steel skillet with honey, lime, balsamic vinegar glaze and sprinkled with fresh thyme leaves

    Other delicious pan-fried pork chops recipes

    • Honey Balsamic Pork Chops -  juicy and tender boneless pork chops that are seared in honey balsamic sauce. The sauce is perfectly smooth thanks to Dijon mustard and is packed with flavor from fresh rosemary and fresh thyme.
    • Pork Chops in Garlic, Brown Sugar and Herb Wine Sauce - a 20 minute recipe that is perfect for a low carb diet!
    • Bacon and Mushroom Smothered Pork Chops - creamy version of pan-cooked pork chops.
    pan seared pork chops with honey lime balsamic glaze and fresh thyme leaves
    4.92 from 23 votes

    Pan Fried Pork Chops with Honey Lime Glaze

    Pan-seared to perfection and coated with the most amazing sweet and sour glaze, these easy Pan Fried Pork Chops take only 30 minutes from start to finish.  And, the end result looks like a fancy meal from a good restaurant! 
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American, Mediterranean
    Servings 4 people
    Calories per serving 499 kcal
    Author: Julia

    Ingredients

    Pan-Fried Pork Chops

    • 2 lb pork loin chops boneless (3 or 4 pork chops)
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil

    Honey-Lime Glaze

    • 1 lime , freshly squeezed
    • ¼ cup honey
    • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

    Garnish

    • 4 thyme sprigs , leaves only
    • 1 lime sliced

    Instructions 

    How to pan sear pork chops

    • Season pork chops with salt and pepper on both sides.
    • Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add pork chops and cook over medium-high heat until nicely seared to golden brown color, 4 minutes on each side. Make sure they are cooked through.  Cook them longer if they are not cooked through.  Remove to a plate.

    How to make honey-lime syrupy glaze

    • To the same skillet add the freshly squeezed juice of 1 lime, honey, and balsamic vinegar. Bring everything to boil, stirring. 
    • Cook for a couple of minutes until a thick glaze forms and until reduced by one third or half. 
    • Remove the skillet from heat. Add the cooked pork chops back in. 
    • Let the glaze cool off in the pan, with the pork chops in it, off heat.   As the glaze cools off, it will get thicker, at which point pour it over the pork chops.   
    • Garnish pork chops fresh thyme and sliced lime.

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    Nutrition

    Nutrition Information
    Pan Fried Pork Chops with Honey Lime Glaze
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    499
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    22
    g
    34
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    6
    g
    38
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    151
    mg
    50
    %
    Sodium
     
    404
    mg
    18
    %
    Potassium
     
    904
    mg
    26
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    23
    g
    8
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    19
    g
    21
    %
    Protein
     
    49
    g
    98
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    45
    IU
    1
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    11.4
    mg
    14
    %
    Calcium
     
    34
    mg
    3
    %
    Iron
     
    1.7
    mg
    9
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    The nutritional information on this website is only an estimate and is provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. It should not be used as a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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    Comments

    1. Sherry Denton

      October 14, 2020 at 8:59 pm

      Tried this tonight and it was delicious!! Husband loved it too. Thank you!

      Reply
    2. Mat Kujak

      August 28, 2020 at 2:22 pm

      I am totally going to make this. The reviews have me thinking even I can make something really good. I don’t cook very much. Will post my results.

      Reply
    3. Evelyn Cora

      June 07, 2020 at 7:39 pm

      My sons love when I make this dish -- usually with brown rice and black beans!

      Reply
    4. Juliana

      April 29, 2020 at 10:43 pm

      Hi Julia, can I use Apple Cider Vinegar if i don't have balsamic vinegar at home? Thank you!

      Reply
      • Sandy Thomas

        July 29, 2020 at 8:47 pm

        Did you try apple cider vinegar in place of balsamic? I have the same problem tonight.

        Reply
    5. Ashley

      August 29, 2019 at 9:36 am

      Going to try this! Any suggestions of what to serve as side dish?

      Reply
      • Julia

        September 28, 2019 at 5:35 pm

        Serve this with plain rice, flavored rice, or cauliflower rice. You can also serve this with roasted broccoli or roasted asparagus.

        Reply
    6. Hannah

      August 09, 2019 at 1:03 pm

      Love using your recipes, have such fussy eaters in my house. They absolutely loved the dish.

      Reply
      • Julia

        September 28, 2019 at 8:23 pm

        I am so happy to hear that!

        Reply
    7. Mel

      May 17, 2019 at 7:55 pm

      Delicious!! Husband, 3yo and 5yo loved it! I used pork chops with bone in. Came out so yummy

      Reply
      • Julia

        June 03, 2019 at 2:09 pm

        So glad you enjoyed this recipe! Thank you for such a wonderful comment!

        Reply
    8. Des

      May 23, 2018 at 7:56 pm

      Every single person in my family loved this, and that never happens. It was super easy and quick for a busy night without seeming like fast food. I can’t wait to try some of your other recipes.

      Reply
      • Julia

        May 24, 2018 at 5:34 pm

        So happy to hear that! 🙂 I am glad everyone liked it!

        Reply
    9. 2pots2cook

      February 11, 2018 at 9:26 am

      Perfect for our week dinner ! Thank you so much !

      Reply
      • Julia

        February 24, 2018 at 12:13 am

        Thank you!

        Reply
    10. Ushmana Rai

      February 11, 2018 at 12:24 am

      I really love the glaze of the dish! Honey and lime just go so perfect with the pork, I must say.
      Definitely, a perfect dish for weekend brunches as it takes such a short amount of time! Thanks, Julia!

      Reply
      • Julia

        February 24, 2018 at 12:14 am

        Thank you! I love honey-lime glaze, too!

        Reply
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