Honey Garlic Baked Pork Bites

I made these pork chops tonight and they were the best pork chops I have ever eaten anywhere! My family loved them, including my very picky 7 year-old daughter! I have had meals at very expensive restaurants that didn’t compare to these pork chops. My only regret is not doubling the recipe, but since I have extra pork chops in the refrigerator, I have a pretty good idea what I’m going to make tomorrow with them. 🙂

I have made 2 over-the-top, hit meals in the past 2 days. I am going to start doing the meal plans this week and can’t wait!

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup water
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• 4 pork chops bone in or out
• Salt and pepper, to season
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven broiler (or grill) on medium-high heat. Season chops with salt, pepper and garlic powder just before cooking.
2. Heat oil in a pan or skillet over medium high heat until hot. Sear chops on both sides until golden and cooked through (about 4-5 minutes each side). Transfer to a plate; set aside.
3. Reduce heat to medium. Melt butter in the same pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Sauté garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add the honey, water and vinegar. Increase heat to medium-high and continue to cook until the sauce reduces down and thickens slightly (about 3-4 minutes), while stirring occasionally.
4. Add pork back into the pan, baste generously with the sauce and broil/grill for 1-2 minutes, or until edges are slightly charred.
5. Garnish with parsley and serve over vegetables, rice, pasta or with a salad.