Brown Sugar Glazed Pork Chops
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By Alyssa Rivers
on Jun 17, 2013, Updated Oct 07, 2024 |
These brown sugar glazed pork chops are incredibly flavorful and delicious. Your family will love the salty pork smothered in a sweet brown sugar glaze. The crispy seared textured with the sweet sauce dripping down each bite will have you begging for more!
Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy to Make: These pork chops come together in 30 minutes! They are perfect for busy weeknights but beautiful and delicious enough for special occasions.
- Family Friendly: Your family will love the bold combination of the savory pork and the sweet brown sugar glaze!
- Versatile: These pork chops pair well with so many different things! You could have them with my Dad’s famous mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus, and my one-hour rolls.
Ingredients For Brown Sugar Glazed Pork Chops
The ingredients list for this quick and simple pork chop recipe is not very long. In fact, you probably already have everything you need! Scroll to the bottom of the post for exact measurements.
- Pork Chops: The star of this dish! This is the perfect tender protein to get the crispy sear and absorb the sweet and savory glaze.
- Light Brown Sugar: Provides sweetness and allows the glaze to carmelize, adding to the incredible texture.
- Garlic Powder: Gives the dish a nice savory flavor.
- Paprika: Adds a hint of heat and a light smokiness to balance the sweetness.
- Salt: Enhances all of the flavors in the dish.
- Black Pepper: Gives a slight kick of heat and enhances the overall flavor.
- Olive Oil: Helps sear the pork and allow the brown sugar pork chops to stay juicy and tender.
Brown Sugar Glazed Pork Chop Recipe
This pork chop recipe is so simple you will be able to whip dinner up in no time on busy weeknights. Your kids will love the flavors and want you to make this all the time!
- Whisk: In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Coat: Rub each pork chop evenly with the sugar mixture. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook: Place each pork chop carefully into the hot skillet and cook, undisturbed, for about 5-8 minutes on each side.
- Check for Doneness: The pork chops should have a nice brown sear on each side and an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the pork chops from the skillet and let them rest for a couple of minutes before serving.
Glazed Pork Chops Tips and Variations
- Cook Time: The cooking time will depend on the thickness of your pork chops. For instance, the ones I used were about 1 ½ inches thick and bone-in. On the other hand, boneless pork chops will take less time to cook. Therefore, be sure to adjust the cooking time according to the thickness of your chops and whether or not they have a bone.
- Grill Option: These pork chops are also great when they are grilled! Heat your grill to 400 degrees Fahrenheit, rub or spray some oil on the grates, and cook for about 5-8 minutes, flip them, then cook for another 5-8 minutes.
How to Store Leftover Glazed Pork Chops
If you have any leftovers or you make a couple of batches for meal prep, follow my instructions below.
- Refrigerator: Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freeze: Wrap each pork chop in plastic wrap and place in a freezer-safe container or bag. They can be frozen for up to 2-3 months.
- Reheat: To reheat, use a pan on low heat or bake in the oven at 325°F until warmed through. If frozen, let them thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Rub each pork chop evenly with the sugar mixture. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Place each pork chop carefully into the hot skillet and cook, undisturbed, for about 5-8 minutes on each side.
The pork chops should have a nice brown sear on each side and temp out to 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
Remove the pork chops from the skillet and let them rest for a couple of minutes before serving.
Originally Posted June 16, 2013
Updated October 6, 2024
Calories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 29gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 364mgPotassium: 560mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 253IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.