These honey mustard pork chops are coated in a creamy 3-ingredient honey mustard sauce made with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and honey. The rich, velvety sauce clings to every bite of this easy pan-fried dinner that's ready in about 25 minutes.
Notes from my kitchen
This is the kind of dinner I love on busy weeknights. The pork chops cook in minutes, and the sauce is easy enough for kids to stir together.
The creamy honey mustard has quite a history in my kitchen. We first used it in our Alice Springs chicken recipe at our meal assembly stores, and customers couldn't believe something so simple could taste so good. Even my low-carb friends enjoyed it because the amount of honey used is minimal.
It didn't take long before I started pairing it with seasoned pan-fried pork chops. Using the extra sauce to drizzle over vegetables, like crispy green beans, makes everyone at my house happy.
Marjory
Ingredients
Of special note:
- I used boneless, center-cut pork chops that were about ¾ inch thick. You'll also find thin pork chops at the grocery store, and they'll work in a pinch. However, they cook so quickly that it's difficult to develop a nice sear before they're done, making them more likely to turn out tough.
- Mayonnaise makes the sauce extra creamy. If I'm trying to keep the calorie count down, I use an olive-oil based mayo. If that is a concern of yours, too, use just enough to enjoy the satisfying flavor. A little makes a big impact.
- Tangy Dijon mustard balances the sweetness of the honey. I recommend sticking with Dijon because it gives the sauce its signature flavor.
The recipe card below includes ingredient amounts, step-by-step instructions, and nutritional information.
How to make honey mustard pork chops
Use these pictures as an overview and guide when you prepare the recipe.
Season pork chops
Pat pork chops dry and season all over with the spice blend.
Make honey mustard sauce
Combine the mayonnaise, honey, and Dijon mustard in a small bowl.
Pan-fry pork chops
Heat olive oil in a large skillet and cook pork chops until they have a nice brown crust on each side.
Serve with sauce
Spoon the honey mustard sauce over the pork chops and enjoy.
What to serve with honey mustard pork chops
I like serving these pork chops with fresh or frozen vegetables because they're even better with a little honey mustard sauce spooned over the top. Green beans and air fryer okra are are two of my favorites.
Cauliflower potato salad or mixed greens with sweet red wine vinegar dressing are also popular at my house.
Cauliflower mash made from frozen riced cauliflower is an excellent low-carb alternative to mashed potatoes, both of which pair nicely with this dish.
If dessert is on the menu, I pick something light like flourless lemon almond cake topped with seasonal berries.
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Honey Mustard Pork Chops
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Ingredients
- 1 pound pork chops, boneless 4 center-cut pork loin chops about ½ to ¾ inches thick
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
Honey Mustard Sauce
- 6 Tablespoon mayonnaise use olive oil-based mayo to reduce calories
- 2 Tablespoon honey
- 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Pat pork chops dry. Combine onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper and season the pork chops on both sides. Set aside.
- Whisk mayonnaise, honey, and Dijon mustard in a small bowl until well combined. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork chops in a single layer and cook for about 3 minutes or until a golden brown crust develops. Flip the pork chops to the other side and cook for about 3 minutes more or until cooked through.
- Reduce the heat to low. Spoon the honey mustard sauce over the pork chops and gently turn the pork chops to coat them. Cook for 30–60 seconds, just until the sauce is warmed. Let the pork chops rest for 3–5 minutes before serving so the juices can redistribute.
Notes
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