Honey-Soy Glazed Pork Chops
Honey-Soy Glazed Pork Chops balance sweet honey with salty soy and a gentle kick of red pepper, creating a glossy finish that clings to juicy, quick-seared pork. Charred sweet onions add caramelized depth and a touch of smokiness. This dish shines as a weeknight Dinner or a casual weekend cookout when you want bold flavor with minimal fuss.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Honey-Soy Glazed Pork Chops, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 26 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 9
- Heart Health
- 50
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 35
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat an outdoor grill to high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
- 2
In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, crushed red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Pour about 2 tablespoons of the honey-soy mixture into a small bowl and set aside for later. Brush chops with canola oil on both sides, and sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
- 3
Grill the chops over the hottest part of the grill until lightly charred and crusty, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Move the chops to a cooler part of the grill and continue cooking, brushing both sides generously with the honey-soy glaze, until the chops are no longer pink inside, about 3 to 4 more minutes. The juices should run clear, and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a chop should register at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
- 4
While the chops are grilling, brush the onion slices with oil, and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Grill the onion slices until translucent and browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. To serve, place the chops and onions on warmed plates, and brush the chops with the reserved honey-soy glaze.
- Calories 471.72 kcal High 24%
- Protein 45.58 g Good Source 91%
- Carbohydrate 42.17 g 15%
- Total Fat 14.38 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 4.16 g High 21%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 120.39 mg High 40%
- Sodium 2119.78 mg High 92%
- Dietary Fiber 0.79 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 31.99 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 67.14 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 2.03 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 82.48 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 1.93 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Honey Soy Glazed Pork Chops is made with 8 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Boneless Thick Cut Pork Chop, Canola Oil, and Honey. Each serving provides about 471.72 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Honey-Soy Glazed Pork Chops made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Boneless Thick-Cut Pork Chop, Canola Oil, Honey, Red Pepper Flakes. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Honey-Soy Glazed Pork Chops?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 471.72 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Honey-Soy Glazed Pork Chops easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Honey-Soy Glazed Pork Chops healthy?
- Honey-Soy Glazed Pork Chops has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 471.72 calories and 45.58 g of protein, or 91% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2119.78 mg (92% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.16 g (21% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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