It occurred to me a couple of days ago that I haven’t posted a RECIPE for quite awhile. I’m not exactly sure why, but I figured it was time to remedy that! We had these delicious pork chops Sunday afternoon and even though it turned out too chilly to eat them outdoors, they were thoroughly enjoyed indoors. I’ll just have to make them again soon so we can enjoy them al fresco as well, because this is a perfect summertime meal!
There are a couple of things I really LOVE about this recipe. First of all, I love a recipe that I almost always have all the ingredients on hand for, without having to make a special trip to the store! This is one of those recipes, and it’s one of my favorite pork chop recipes.
I almost always have boneless pork chops in the freezer because they are a go-to meat in our house.
Honey, garlic, soy sauce, and olive oil are no-brainers…ALWAYS have those.
Fresh lemons and/or limes I ALMOST always have on hand. Very rarely do I find myself having to reach for the bottle of the “fake” stuff in the refrigerator, but I keep it there nonetheless, JUST IN CASE. :-) It has SAVED me on more than one occasion!
The other things I love about this recipe can be summed up in two words. Simple and Flavorful! Two of my favorite words when it comes to cooking. :-)
Simple Garlic Honey Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 6 pork loin chops
- 1/4 c. lemon juice
- 1/4 c. honey
- 2 tbsp. soy sauce
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 2 tbsp. olive oil or sesame oil
Add all of the above ingredients to a resealable plastic bag and “mix” by squeezing the bag a few times with your hand.
Then add the pork chops to the bag and seal it up. Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours (or as long as overnight).
Grill the chops for approximately about 15 minutes, turning once. Baste with extra marinade while cooking.
I don’t know what it is about pork loin chops…but, for me, they always turn out moist and tender! Combine that with this flavor-packed marinade and you’ve got a winning combination.
My family will gladly eat these any day of the week. Especially when served with a yummy spinach salad on the side. :-)
An easy, breezy summer dinner to enjoy outdoors or in.
Simple Garlic Honey Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 6 pork loin chops
- 1/4 c. lemon juice
- 1/4 c. honey
- 2 tbsp. soy sauce
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 2 tbsp. olive oil or sesame oil
Instructions
- Add all of the above ingredients to a resealable plastic bag and “mix” by squeezing the bag a few times with your hand.
- Then add the pork chops to the bag and seal it up. Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours (or as long as overnight).
- Grill the chops for approximately about 15 minutes, turning once. Baste with extra marinade while cooking.
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Looks delicious! Will definitely try! Which is preferable, lemons or limes? I see the recipe says lemon juice, but you’re squeezing limes.
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Please log in or create a free account to comment.I use lime juice. I personally think it tastes better.
When I was growing up, we had a lemon tree. My mother used to squeeze the lemons into an ice cube tray, freeze and pop then ice cubes out into a freezer bag (“Baggies” back then). She’d use them for cooking and to make home made lemonaide.
This way, we always had fresh lemons on hand
Please log in or create a free account to comment.We always had a lemon tree growing up (I thought EVERYONE did! lol) I really miss that! :-)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Great recipe, thank you for sharing. Although I’m not a pork eater that sounds like it would go perfectly with chicken too, so I’m going to have to try it.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Oh, this is inspirational. :) I haven’t marinated any meats for quite a while, maybe it’s time to do so. :) Pinning this! :)
But here’s a related question. I often heard that honey turns toxic when heated. I tried to research the matter online but couldn’t find any reliable information – some sources say it’s true, others say it’s not but none of them seem to be based on any scientific research. So if anybody has some solid knowledge about it I’ll be interested to hear it.
I suppose if honey is a concern this recipe will be just as good with Agave or maple syrup, but the question of heating honey has been bugging me for a while because I love honey and I would be happy to use it in and on everything, hot or cold. This post seemed like a good occasion to ask for opinions. :)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.honey is heated during processing, or it wouldn’t be liquid. (truly raw honey is an opaque semi-solid) It’s just sugar, no toxic than any other.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I wouldn’t worry too much about the honey. The fuel used for grilling, especially coals, would be more worrisome, as far as toxicity is concerned. Just don’t grill too often and enjoy what you’re eating!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.No, honey does not turn toxic when heated. It just loses it’s antibacterial properties and good enzymes when heated. It retains it’s flavor though.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.This meal looks and sounds wonderful and simple! A winning combination of great, basic flavors. Thanks for sharing the recipe! Blessings…..
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Don’t you love this!? I make basically the same thing with pork, chicken or beef on the grill.
I love doing kebobs and it’s officially that season. I’m thinking we’ll have a few of those on tap for this weekend for sure!
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