Honey Pecan Pork Chops
on Apr 28, 2014, Updated Apr 11, 2019
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“There’s nothing like the smell of something being fried in butter,” profound words from Scott as he returned home from work on Thursday afternoon, with a handful of our boys in tow – tossing backpacks aside and kicking off shoes at the end of their own work day at school. I would like to expound on Scott’s olfactory observation by adding this, “Especially when it’s a pork chop.”
In this case, there were a half dozen or so thin, boneless pork chops being lightly browned on top of our gas range. We’ve gotten quite fond of these cuts, finding them economical, versatile, and ultimately, deliciously satisfying. Scott (who is much better than me at getting the most bank for his buck while grocery shopping) picked these up at Aldis, typically for around $5.00.
The pecans with this pork join in with the buttery flavor and perfectly compliment the stars of the show, thin boneless center cut chops of pork. It’s all so simple. It’s all so delicious. The clean plates from our little men followed by one of them asking if there was any more pork was further validation of this meals merit.
Not only will this meal not break your bank, it also falls under the highly coveted category of 15 minute wonders. Brown the chops, add a little honey and some pecans, and before you know it the next topic of discussion will center around who is going to dry the dishes.
Honey Pecan Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 pounds thin boneless pork chops
- 1 cup all-purpose flour for coating
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup raw honey
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, mix together flour, salt and pepper. Dredge pork cutlets in the flour mixture.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add chops, and brown both sides.
- Transfer to a warm plate.
- Mix honey and pecans into the pan drippings. Heat through, stirring constantly.
- Pour sauce over cutlets.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
These look utterly delicious Dan! The nutty flavor with pork is really divine 🙂
Indeed, the honey and pecans proved a wonderful compliment to the pork. Thank you for your comments!
Looks good and yummy and the veggies and mashed potato on the side looks healthy. I like pockchop but haven’t tried adding pecan or honey on it. i might want to try this one day.
Thanks, Sheila, I think you would like this!
You know about a year ago, we kind of got burnt out on pork chops, but this recipe has inspired me to try them again and cook them this way! I love making things sweet that you wouldn’t normally taste that way. Thanks for the recipe Dan!
Thank for the comments, Heather. I sure hope you try this!
I love the sweetness of the hone and the nuts in this dish! Yum!
Thanks, Kecia! Lots of flavor in these. I sure appreciate hearing from you!
I’m always looking for a recipe for the boneless thin cut chops (they’re harder to find than bone-in recipes). These sound good, happy to pass the share to my hubby to see if he wants it on the dinner menu next week.
Thanks, I hope you give them a try. They are a sure bet to please!
We love pork chops! Especially the thin ones. And just love the addition of pecans in there!
Great job!
Thank you Anna and Liz, I think you would enjoy this one!
I love that you added pecans to the pork chops – I bet it gives it a very nice crunch!
Thanks, Jenna. The combo worked well!
these look totally amazing!! i cant wait to try them!!
Thank you Becky!
I am never quite sure what or how to cook pork chops. This sounds like a recipe I would thoroughly enjoy making (it is easy!) and eating!! The biggest plus is that since I am single I can make just two of them!!!! Thank you!!
Your idea is right on, this would be perfect of one person to make, or two, or three… 🙂 Thank you for your comments!
These sound fabulous!! Love the flavors!
Thank you Marie, it’s great to hear from you!