Here’s a delicious Brown Sugar Pork Chops recipe—sweet, savory, and perfectly caramelized:
🥩 Brown Sugar Pork Chops
🧾 Ingredients (serves 2–4)
- 4 bone-in or boneless pork chops (1–1.5 inches thick)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- Optional: 1–2 tsp Dijon mustard or soy sauce for extra flavor
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prepare the pork chops
- Pat pork chops dry.
- Mix brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Rub this mixture evenly over both sides of each chop.
- Sear the chops
- Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear pork chops 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Finish cooking
- Reduce heat to medium, cover, and cook 5–7 more minutes (internal temp 63°C / 145°F).
- Spoon pan juices over chops for extra flavor.
- Serve
- Pair with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a salad.
🔥 Tips & Variations
- Extra caramelization: Sprinkle a bit more brown sugar during cooking.
- Tangy twist: Add 1 tsp Dijon mustard or a splash of apple cider vinegar.
- Spicy-sweet: Add a pinch of cayenne or chili powder to the rub.
- Oven option: After searing, bake at 180°C (350°F) for 10–15 minutes for thicker chops.
I can also give you a slow cooker version that’s extra tender and saucy if you want.
