Here’s a flavorful, slightly sweet recipe for Brown Sugar Pork Chops—juicy, caramelized, and easy to make 🍖:
🍖 Brown Sugar Pork Chops
🔹 Ingredients (serves 4)
- 4 bone-in or boneless pork chops (1-inch thick)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- Optional: pinch of cayenne for a hint of heat
🔹 Instructions
1. Prep pork chops
- Pat pork chops dry with paper towels
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper
- Rub mixture evenly on both sides of the pork chops
2. Cook on stovetop
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat
- Sear pork chops 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown
3. Finish cooking
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook 5–7 minutes until pork chops reach internal temp 145°F (63°C)
- Optional: baste with pan juices for extra flavor
4. Serve
- Remove from skillet and let rest 3–5 minutes
- Serve with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice
🔹 Tips
- For extra caramelization, sprinkle a little brown sugar on top halfway through cooking
- Use bone-in chops for juicier results
- Can also bake in oven at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through
I can also give you a slow cooker brown sugar pork chops recipe that makes them extra tender and saucy without needing to sear first.
Do you want me to do that?
