Description
Brown Sugar Pork Chops are the perfect weeknight dinner that transforms an ordinary meal into a celebration. These juicy pork chops, caramelized with brown sugar, offer a delightful sweet and savory experience that will have everyone gathering around the table. Easy to prepare and visually appealing, this dish is ideal for both casual dinners and festive gatherings. Let’s dive into making these delicious chops that are sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 thick-cut boneless pork chops (6 oz each)
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Remove the pork chops from the refrigerator and let them sit at room temperature for 15 minutes for even cooking.
- Season both sides of each chop generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sear the pork chops for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and they reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Sprinkle brown sugar over each chop while cooking on the second side until it melts and forms a glaze.
- Remove from heat and allow to rest covered loosely with foil for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg