Description
Gochujang Honey Glazed Pork Chops are pan-seared pork chops finished in a sticky glaze made from gochujang, honey, soy sauce, garlic, and sesame oil. The glaze simmers briefly in the pan, thickening as it coats the pork and locks in moisture.
Ingredients
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)
4 bone-in or boneless pork chops (¾–1 inch thick)
Salt & black pepper, to taste
1 tbsp neutral oil (vegetable or avocado)
Gochujang Honey Glaze
3 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
2 tbsp honey
1½ tbsp soy sauce (or tamari)
1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp grated fresh ginger (optional, but recommended)
2–3 tbsp water (to thin, as needed)
Optional Garnish
Toasted sesame seeds
Sliced green onions
Instructions
1. Prepare the Pork Chops
Pat pork chops dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
Let sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes for even cooking.
2. Make the Glaze
In a small bowl, whisk together gochujang, honey, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and water until smooth.
3. Sear the Pork
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add pork chops and sear 3–4 minutes per side, until nicely browned.
Reduce heat to medium-low.
4. Glaze & Finish
Pour the glaze into the pan.
Simmer, flipping the pork frequently, until the sauce thickens and coats the chops, 2–4 minutes.
Cook until pork reaches 145°F (63°C) internally.
5. Rest & Serve
Remove pork chops from pan and rest 3–5 minutes.
Spoon extra glaze over top.
Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
For extra flavor, spoon a little of the warm gochujang honey glaze over the pork chops just before serving and garnish with sliced green onions or toasted sesame seeds. These chops pair beautifully with steamed rice, sautéed greens, or a crisp cucumber salad to balance the sweet heat of the glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-seared
- Cuisine: Korean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop
- Calories: ~380 kcal
Keywords: Korean spicy pork chops, gochujang glazed pork chops, honey gochujang pork, Korean-style pork chops, sweet and spicy pork chops