Tomahawk Pork Chops with Honey Garlic Sauce
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Ready to master the perfect tomahawk pork chop? I’ve got you – this is a recipe I’ve kept in my back pocket for years, and I can tell you that my honey garlic glaze AND this cooking technique is a total winner. It balances simplicity with wow-factor. Let me show you the way to mouthwatering chops!
Calling all meat lovers – I’ve got a tomahawk pork chop recipe for you! Who can resist thick-cut, tender, flavor-packed chops that are oven-grilled to perfection? I’ve developed a honey-garlic sauce that turns out sticky and caramelized, almost like a glaze.
I’ll admit, I was intimidated the first time I tackled a tomahawk pork chop. The size alone seemed a bit daunting. But this oven-grilling method ensures it comes out perfectly every time. Let me show you how it’s done!
What is a tomahawk pork chop?
A tomahawk pork chop is a bone-in pork chop with a long exposed bone that looks like a handle (or tomahawk).
It is a bone-in pork ribeye, which is an extremely tender cut of meat. They are also known to be very flavorful and are a real treat!
Can I grill tomahawk pork chops?
Of course! Tomahawk pork chops are amazing when made on the BBQ. If it’s grilling weather where you are, you can certainly cook these outdoors. All you need to do is follow the recipe and baste the chops in the honey-garlic sauce a minute or two before you take them off the grill.
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What to serve with this pork tomahawk recipe
I love these tomahawk pork chops served as a meat and potatoes meal with some simple greens. They’re delicious with my Creamy Cucumber Salad (you see it in the pictures). I also love them next to Sauteed Asparagus with Garlic and Parmesan. You can round out the meal with some Mashed Potatoes with Cream Cheese.
How to store leftovers
Once your tomahawk pork chop has cooled to room temperature, transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate for 3-4 days. You can also freeze them for up to three months, then thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
Tip: I often cut the meat off the bone before storing it, as it makes reheating easier. Then, freeze the bone for the next time you make bone broth!
Tomahawk Pork Chops with Honey Garlic Sauce
Ingredients
Tomahawk Pork Chops
- 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon EACH: onion powder and garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon EACH: sea salt and pepper
- 4 tomahawk pork chops (we sourced ours from Sealand Quality Foods)
Instructions
- Place a grill pan or a sheet pan in the top third of your oven then turn the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Mix the paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl then sprinkle the spices evenly over both sides of the tomahawk pork chops.1 tablespoon sweet paprika, 1 teaspoon EACH: onion powder and garlic powder, ½ teaspoon EACH: sea salt and pepper, 4 tomahawk pork chops
- Melt the butter in a small pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the vinegar, soy sauce, and honey to the pan and bring to a boil. Let the sauce boil for 2 minutes then remove the pan from the heat.1 tablespoon butter, 3 cloves garlic, 1 tablespoon EACH: apple cider vinegar and soy sauce, ⅓ cup honey
- When your oven is hot, add the pork chops to the grill pan. Cook the pork chops for 15 minutes. Turn the chops over then baste them with some of the honey garlic sauce.
- Turn your oven to broil and broil the chops (watching them carefully) until they are caramelized and cooked through. Serve the tomahawk pork chops with the rest of the honey garlic sauce over the top.
Nutrition
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Made mine in the oven. Perfection!!!! Thank you.
Delish! I used a cast iron enamel preheated grill pan in oven for 12-14 min, then finished chops on stovetop in same cast a iron pan to get a good carmelization , cooked for another 5 minutes…while basting…with yummy honey garlic sauce. Perfect!! Big hit here with my family!!
Made these last night with regular bone in chops and they were incredible. That sauce! I really want to try them with those fancy looking chops so I’ll see if I can get them delivered.