Dr Pepper Pork Chops
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with these irresistibly juicy Dr Pepper Pork Chops! This recipe combines tender pork chops with a bold, tangy glaze made from the unexpected star ingredient—Dr Pepper soda. The rich sauce, blended with ketchup, brown sugar, soy sauce, and a hint of apple cider vinegar, creates a perfect balance of sweetness and savory flavor. A touch of chili powder adds a subtle kick, while a cornstarch slurry ensures the sauce clings perfectly to each pork chop. Searing the chops first locks in their juices, and simmering them in the flavorful sauce makes them melt-in-your-mouth tender. Ready in just 45 minutes, these pork chops are perfect for busy weeknights or casual entertaining. Pair them with creamy mashed potatoes, fluffy rice, or steamed veggies for a meal that's bound to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Bone-in or boneless pork chops
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 1 cup Dr Pepper soda
- 0.5 cup Ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
Season the pork chops on both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, sear the pork chops for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the pork chops from the skillet and set them aside.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and pour in the Dr Pepper soda. Use a wooden spoon to scrape the browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
Add the ketchup, brown sugar, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and chili powder to the skillet. Stir to combine.
Return the pork chops to the skillet and spoon some of the sauce over them. Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 20-25 minutes, flipping the pork chops halfway through, until they are fully cooked and tender (internal temperature should reach 145°F).
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to form a slurry. Remove the pork chops from the skillet and set them aside on a plate. Turn up the heat to medium, then stir the cornstarch slurry into the sauce to thicken it. Continue stirring for 2-3 minutes.
Once the sauce has thickened, return the pork chops to the skillet and spoon the thickened sauce over them. Allow them to warm through for 1-2 minutes.
Serve the Dr Pepper Pork Chops hot with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1514 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 82.2 g | 105% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.8 g | 119% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 300 mg | 100% | |
| Sodium | 3738 mg | 163% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 83.8 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 64.7 g | ||
| Protein | 109.8 g | 220% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 70 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1559 mg | 33% | |
*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.
