Cola Pork Chops
Savor the perfect blend of sweet and savory with these irresistible Cola Pork Chops! This quick and easy recipe combines tender pork chops with a bold, caramelized glaze made from cola, ketchup, brown sugar, and a hint of soy sauce for a deeply flavorful finish. Infused with garlic and onion powder, and seared to golden perfection before simmering in the luscious sauce, these pork chops are juicy, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make. Ready in just 35 minutes, this one-skillet dish is perfect for weeknight dinners yet impressive enough for guests. Serve with creamy mashed potatoes, fluffy rice, or roasted vegetables to soak up every drop of the glossy glaze. Perfect for anyone seeking comforting, delicious meals with a unique twist, this recipe delivers big flavor with minimal effort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces bone-in or boneless pork chops
- 1 cup cola
- 0.5 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
In a small bowl, whisk together cola, ketchup, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder to create the glaze.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the pork chops to the skillet and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the pork chops from the skillet and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium and carefully pour the cola glaze mixture into the skillet, stirring to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
Bring the glaze to a gentle simmer, then return the pork chops to the skillet, ensuring they're coated in the sauce.
Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for 15-20 minutes, flipping the pork chops halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
Remove the lid and let the sauce reduce for an additional 3-5 minutes until thick and glossy, spooning the sauce over the pork chops as it cooks.
Transfer the cooked pork chops to a serving platter and drizzle with the remaining sauce. Serve hot with your choice of sides like mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1516 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 84.1 g | 108% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.4 g | 122% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 300 mg | 100% | |
| Sodium | 2548 mg | 111% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 76.4 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 71.1 g | ||
| Protein | 110.3 g | 221% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 77 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1576 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
