Here’s a flavorful recipe for Delicious Brown Sugar Pork Chops — sweet, savory, and perfectly caramelized. 🥩🍯
Brown Sugar Pork Chops Recipe
Ingredients (Serves 2–4)
- 4 bone-in or boneless pork chops (about ¾–1 inch thick)
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika (optional for color)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- Optional: ½ tsp chili powder or cayenne for a little heat
Instructions
1. Prepare the Brown Sugar Coating
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Pat pork chops dry with paper towels.
- Rub brown sugar mixture evenly on both sides of each pork chop.
2. Cook the Pork Chops
Option 1: Skillet Method
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sear pork chops 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp ~145°F / 63°C).
- Optional: reduce heat slightly toward the end to prevent sugar from burning.
Option 2: Oven Method
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sear chops in a skillet 2–3 minutes per side for color.
- Transfer skillet to oven and bake 10–15 minutes, depending on thickness, until cooked through.
3. Serve
- Let chops rest 3–5 minutes before serving to retain juices.
- Serve with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.
Tips
- Avoid burning sugar: Cook over medium heat and watch carefully when searing.
- Extra flavor: Add a splash of apple cider vinegar or Dijon mustard to the sugar rub for a tangy-sweet twist.
- Make ahead: Rub chops with brown sugar mixture and refrigerate up to 2 hours before cooking.
I can also give a slow cooker version where pork chops cook in a brown sugar glaze until tender — hands-off and juicy.
Do you want me to provide that slow cooker version?
