Dinner for 4
Honey Garlic Pork Chops with butter
$8.99for 4160 minServes 4
Brined pork chops sear in a skillet and simmer with honey, garlic, herbs, and a bright lemon sauce.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Pork chops$2.99/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $4.49Typical price |
 | Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
 | Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.16Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.10Typical price |
 | Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 2.75 oz | $0.19Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 0.5 | $0.32Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.99 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsOlive and cooking oilWine, beer and spiritsHoney or maple syrupMustard, mayo, ketchupSoy sauce
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Pork chops for Chicken breast, bonelessabout $0.50/lb more at typical prices
- Swap Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- 160 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinners
$2.25 per serving$8.99 for 4
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Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 3 1/2 tbsp morton’s coarse kosher salt
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 4 cups ice
- 4 pork chops
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp garlic
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (optional)
- 1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 2 tsp dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp fresh lemon zest
- 1 tsp dijon mustard for extra depth of flavor
- 1/2 tsp soy sauce
Steps
- Heat the water, kosher salt, and brown sugar in a medium saucepan until dissolved, then cool the brine with the ice.
- Place the pork chops in the cooled brine, cover, and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Remove the chops, pat them dry, and season both sides with pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, sear the chops for 3 minutes per side, and transfer them to a plate.
- Melt the butter in the skillet, cook the garlic and herbs for 1 minute, then stir in the broth, wine, brown sugar, honey, lemon juice, zest, mustard, and soy sauce.
- Return the chops to the skillet and simmer for 8 to 12 minutes, turning once, until they reach 145 F.
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