“There’s nothing like the smell of something being fried in butter,” Scott observed as he came home from work on a Thursday afternoon, with a couple of our boys trailing behind him — backpacks tossed aside and shoes kicked off after their long day at school. I’d add to Scott’s remark: it’s even better when that something is a pork chop.
That afternoon I had about half a dozen thin, boneless pork chops browning gently on the stovetop. We’ve grown fond of these center-cut chops — they’re affordable, versatile, and reliably satisfying. Scott found them at Aldi for around five dollars, a reminder that a great meal doesn’t have to cost much.
In this recipe toasted pecans and a touch of honey join the buttery pan juices to create a simple, complementary sauce for the thin pork chops. The pecans add a pleasant crunch and a toasty flavor that pairs perfectly with the savory meat. It’s straightforward cooking that tastes like more than the sum of its parts.
The meal is quick — one of those 15-minute wonders. You dredge the chops in flour, brown them in butter, then stir honey and pecans into the pan drippings to make a glossy sauce. The boys cleared their plates and one even asked if there was any more pork left, which is always my best endorsement.
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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
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In a shallow dish, combine the flour with salt and pepper. Dredge the pork cutlets in the flour mixture, coating both sides.
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In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the chops and brown them on both sides until golden.
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Transfer the browned chops to a warm plate while you make the sauce.
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Stir the honey and chopped pecans into the pan drippings. Heat briefly, stirring constantly, until the honey melts and the nuts are warmed through.
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Spoon the honey-pecan sauce over the cutlets and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.