Honey-Butter Pork Chops With Rhubarb Sauce & Herby Peas
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Honey-Butter Pork Chops with Rhubarb Sauce and Herby Peas. This easy-to-make dish features juicy pork chops drizzled with a luscious honey-butter glaze and complemented by a tangy rhubarb sauce. Served alongside vibrant herby peas, it’s perfect for cozy family dinners or impressing guests at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 bone-in pork chops (about 1-inch thick)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 cups rhubarb (chopped)
- 1 cup chicken broth (low-sodium)
- 2 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 cup fresh peas (or frozen)
- 1/4 cup parsley (chopped)
- 2 tbsp mint (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat your skillet over medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter and honey until smooth.
- Sear pork chops for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (145°F internal temperature).
- In the same skillet, add rhubarb, chicken broth, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook until rhubarb breaks down into a sauce, about 8-10 minutes.
- Pour the rhubarb sauce over the pork chops and let simmer for a few minutes.
- Boil water in another pot, add peas, and cook for about 3 minutes. Stir in chopped parsley and mint before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate the pork chops in honey and herbs for an hour before cooking. Substitute chicken or turkey for pork if desired. Experiment with different herbs like thyme or rosemary to change up flavor profiles.