Daging Babi Bawang Putih Madu

Bahan-bahan (4 porsi)

• 4 pieces boneless pork loin chops (½-inch thick) ((½ lb or 227 g each))
• 2 tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt
• 1 tsp black pepper ((I use 16-mesh coarse ground black pepper))
• 1 Tbsp neutral oil
• 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
• 6 cloves garlic ((minced))
• 2 Tbsp mirin
• 2 Tbsp sake
• 1 Tbsp soy sauce
• 2 Tbsp rice vinegar (unseasoned)
• 4 Tbsp honey
• fresh thyme ((optional))