These Smoky Honey Mustard Pork Chops are RIDICULOUSLY fast, easy, and so delicious! They use just a handful of pantry ingredients to make a protein-packed dinner.
I love this recipe because it comes together in just a few minutes with (aside from the pork chops) things I always have in my pantry! Once upon a time, pork was often overlooked because it had a reputation for being fatty, but times have changed. Pork sirloin and tenderloin is EXTREMELY lean–often more so than chicken breasts–and is an excellent, flavorful source of protein. I like buying a big pork sirloin roast, cutting it into thirds, and then freezing them. After they’ve thawed a bit, I’ll slice the thickest portion into slices (about 1 inch thick or so) for pork chops and save the ends for something in the crockpot (BBQ pork sandwiches, Kalua pork, pork for tacos, you get the picture…)
Ingredient Notes
- Boneless Pork Loin or Sirloin Chops
- Kosher Salt and Pepper
- Liquid Smoke
- Dijon or Whole Grain Mustard
- Honey
- Fresh Garlic
How to Make Smoky Honey Mustard Pork Chops
- Sprinkle pork chops liberally with liquid smoke and then kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Set aside.
- Heat oven broiler to high or preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Combine honey, garlic, and mustard to make a glaze.
- Place pork chops on broiler pan/grill and cook for about 4 minutes (if grilling, reduce heat to medium). Turn and cook another 4 minutes or until an internal temperature reaches 160°F–you don’t want to overcook them because they’ll become tough.
- Baste with honey mustard mixture and cook an additional minute. Turn and baste other side; cook for one additional minute. Remove from heat and allow to stand a few minutes to seal in the juices, then serve.
Storing and Other Tips
- Store leftover cooked pork chops in and airtight container in the fridge and eat within 3-4 days for best results.
- This recipe is a summer favorite of mine on the grill, but it’s awesome all year. One great thing is that you can broil these in your oven and they turn out just as well (if not better!) than they do on the grill. Just line your broiling pan with foil before you cook the pork chops for easier clean up.
- Precut pork chops come in different thicknesses. If you get thin cut chops, they will cook very quickly, so keep your thermometer at the ready and check the temp if they look like they’re getting close to being done!
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Smoky Honey Mustard Pork Chops
These Smoky Honey Mustard Pork Chops are so fast, easy, and so delicious! They use just a handful of pantry ingredients to make a protein-packed dinner.
Servings people
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 4-6 ounce boneless pork loin or sirloin chops
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- liquid Smoke you can usually find this either near the seasonings or the BBQ sauce/condiments in the grocery store
- 3 tablespoons Dijon or whole grain mustard
- 1½ tablespoons honey
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
Instructions
- Sprinkle pork chops with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper. Give them a liberal dousing of liquid smoke. Set aside.
- Heat oven broiler to high or preheat grill to medium-high heat. Combine honey, garlic, and mustard. Place pork chops on broiler pan/grill and cook for 4 minutes (if grilling, reduce heat to medium). Turn and cook another 4 minutes or until an internal temperature reaches 160℉–you don't want to overcook them because they'll become tough.
- Baste with honey mustard mixture and cook an additional minute. Turn and baste other side; cook for one additional minute. Remove from heat and allow to stand a few minutes to seal in the juices.
Notes
- Serve with your favorite potatoes–baked, or these stovetop mashed potatoes are fantastic and easy! They’re also delicious with a tossed green salad, Garlic Balsamic Asparagus, or broccoli salad.
- This is a great recipe for the grill, but you can also broil these in your oven in a broiler pan. Just line your pan with foil before you cook the pork chops for easy clean-up.
- Store leftover cooked pork chops in and airtight container in the fridge and eat within 3-4 days for best results.
- Pre-cut pork chops come in different thicknesses. If you get thin cut chops, they will cook very quickly, so keep your thermometer at the ready and check the temp if they look like they’re getting close to being done!
Nutrition
Serving: 4oz, Calories: 197kcal, Carbohydrates: 5g, Protein: 25g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 76mg, Sodium: 137mg, Potassium: 440mg, Fiber: 0.3g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 10IU, Vitamin C: 0.3mg, Calcium: 14mg, Iron: 1mg
Calories: 197kcal
Cost: $12
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Questions & Reviews
amazing smokey honey mustard chops, nice blog and i’ll try this amazing recipe
I’ve made these twice in the last couple of months–they are deceptively amazing for how simple they are. Thank you!!!
I’m researching recipes for my cooking group (we do freezer meals together) What would you recommend for prep day? Would you put liquid smoke on the pork chops before you freeze or wait until I’m going to cook them?