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Honey Garlic Pork Chops

Crispy fried pork chops tossed in a buttery honey garlic glaze with a hint of chili. Served hot and perfect with sinangag or a cool cucumber salad.

Difficulty Medium
Time 40 min
Servings 6
Ingredients 23
Steps 9
Honey Garlic Pork Chops
Filipino Updated 9/25/2025

Ingredients

Measured from the catalog payload.

  • 3 lbs pork chop
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 piece egg beaten
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 4 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups cooking oil
  • 1/4 cup salt
  • 4 pieces dried bay leaf
  • 1 tablespoon peppercorn
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 1/2 quarts water
  • 3 cups ice cube
  • 8 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili flake
  • 6 tablespoons honey
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt
  • ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons butter

Instructions

9 cooking steps

  1. Make the brine by boiling 1/2 quart of water. Add salt, peppercorns, bay leaves, and sugar. Stir well, turn off the heat, then add ice cubes and the remaining water.
  2. Brine the pork chops for 35 minutes. Drain and pat dry with a paper towel.
  3. Season pork chops with paprika and garlic powder. Add the beaten egg and toss to coat. Dredge each chop in the cornstarch and flour mixture.
  4. Heat cooking oil in a pan. Fry the pork chops until both sides are golden brown and crispy. (Optional: Double fry for extra crispiness.)
  5. For the glaze: Melt butter in a pan. Add garlic and sauté until lightly browned.
  6. Add chili flakes and honey. Stir well.
  7. Pour in apple cider vinegar and water. Let boil and simmer until reduced by half.
  8. Season with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  9. Toss the fried pork chops in the glaze until fully coated. Transfer to a serving plate and enjoy with rice.

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