Tasty Brown Sugar Pork Chops
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with these irresistible Tasty Brown Sugar Pork Chops! Featuring tender, bone-in pork chops coated in a rich, flavorful rub made with brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between sweet and savory. The pork chops are seared to golden-brown perfection before being finished with a quick buttery pan sauce that enhances their juiciness and depth of flavor. Ready in just 25 minutes, this simple yet decadent dish is ideal for busy evenings or when you want to impress guests without the fuss. Serve these succulent pork chops with your favorite sides, like creamy mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables, for an unforgettable meal. Perfectly seasoned, quick to prepare, and downright delicious, these brown sugar pork chops will quickly become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces bone-in pork chops
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture and set them aside.
In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to create the seasoning blend.
Rub the seasoning blend evenly over both sides of the pork chops, making sure they are well-coated.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
Add the pork chops to the skillet and sear them for 4–5 minutes on one side without moving them, until they develop a golden-brown crust.
Flip the pork chops and reduce the heat to medium. Cook for another 4–5 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
Remove the pork chops from the skillet and set them aside to rest on a plate, tented with foil, for 5 minutes.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to low and add the butter and water, stirring to deglaze the pan and scrape up any flavorful browned bits.
Let the sauce simmer for 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened, then spoon it over the pork chops before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
367 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.7 g | 30% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.8 g | 39% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 83 mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 579 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.0 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.8 g | ||
| Protein | 27.3 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 41 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 390 mg | 8% | |
*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.
