Honey Glazed Pork Chops

Ingredients

• 4 bone-in pork chops (1.25 inch thick)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/3 cup honey
• 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme

Instructions

1. 1

   Pat chops dry. Rub with olive oil, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Rest at room temp 20 minutes.

2. 2

   Whisk honey, Dijon, and vinegar in a small saucepan. Simmer 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in butter.

3. 3

   Preheat grill to medium-high (425°F) for two-zone cooking.

4. 4

   Sear chops over direct heat 2 minutes per side to build a crust.

5. 5

   Move to indirect heat, brush with glaze, and cook until internal temp is 140°F (about 6–8 minutes), glazing every 2 minutes.

6. 6

   Rest chops 5 minutes tented with foil.

7. 7

   Drizzle with remaining glaze and garnish with thyme.