Honey Pecan Pork Chops

Honey Pecan Pork Chop Recipe

Pork chops are one of my favorite things to cook for dinner and I love a good roast pork chop recipe. These pork chops with a honey pecan glaze are a delicious alternative to plain pork chops just like these Brown Sugar Garlic Pork Chopsand Garlic Parmesan Stuffed Pork Chops. They are sweet savory, and a little spicy. Easy enough for weeknights, but impressive enough to serve to guests. Perfect over rice, mashed potatoes, or grits.

These Honey Pecan Pork Chops are sweet without being too sweet and I love the wonderful buttery crunch of the pecans.

Whenever I make these pork chops, I’m reminded that I don’t cook pork chops nearly enough. Scroll down for some more pork chop favorites.

Type Of Pork Chops To Use

I use boneless pork chops for this recipe. They tend to be very lean. Look for pork chops that have some fat marbling. The fat will keep them juicier and more flavorful. I prefer thicker cut pork chops. Thin pork chops are hard not to overcook and dry out.

Can I Use Bone-In Pork Chops?

Yes, if you prefer you can use bone-in pork chops. You will need to cook them slightly longer.

Why Are My Pork Chops Dry and Tough?

Overcooking pork can make it dry and tough. Be sure not to overcook the chops. It helps to use an instant-read thermometer. Pork is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.

How To Make Honey Pecan Pork Chops

(More detailed instructions and video in recipe card below.)

1. Season pork chops with salt and pepper and coat in flour.
   
2. Heat butter and oil in a skillet.
3. Add pork chops and cook 3 to 4 minutes per side.
   
4. Add glaze ingredients to the skillet and simmer for a few minutes.
   
5. Return pork chops to skillet and coat with glaze.
   

Variations and Substitutions

• Try using boneless chicken breasts in place of pork chops or try this Honey Pecan Chicken recipe.
• Double the amount of cayenne pepper to make it spicier or use Hot Honey.
• Bourbon Pecan Pork Chops- Add a tablespoon of bourbon to the glaze.
• Pecan Peach Pork Chops- Add 1/3 cup of peach preserves to the glaze and cut the honey in half.

How To Serve

You could serve these Honey Pecan Pork Chops over rice or mashed potatoes to soak up the extra glaze and a side of green beans would be perfect. I also like to serve them with Creamy Mac and Cheese and Buttermilk Cornbread.

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More Pork Chop Recipes

• Buttermilk Parmesan Pork Chops
• Honey Mustard Pork Chops
• Spinach and Bacon Stuffed Pork Chops
• Pork Chops with Creole Mustard Sauce
• Southern Fried Pork Chops with White Gravy
• Bourbon Apple Pork Chops
• Brown Sugar Garlic Pork Chops
• Smothered Southern Pork Chops
• Southern Fried Pork Chops

Originally posted May 23, 2017.