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Brown Sugar Pork Chops

Savory Brown Sugar Pork Chops That Steal the Show

These Brown Sugar Pork Chops are a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors, perfect for any dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 chops
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pork Chops
  • 4 pieces bone-in pork chops the bone adds flavor and moisture during cooking
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil helps achieve a perfect golden-brown sear
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
For the Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons butter adds richness and helps create glaze
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic infuses the dish with a sweet and aromatic punch
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar provides signature sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning elevates the flavor profile
For Garnishing
  • to taste chopped parsley for freshness
  • to taste lemon wedges optional but recommended
  • to taste parsley sprigs for serving

Equipment

  • oven-safe pan

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F and heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a large oven-safe pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Generously season the pork chops on both sides with salt and pepper.
  3. Carefully add the pork chops to the hot pan and sear for about 4 minutes on each side until beautifully browned.
  4. Remove the pork chops from the pan, cover with foil to keep warm.
  5. In the same pan, melt 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
  6. Stir in 2 teaspoons of minced garlic, 3 tablespoons of brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning; cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  7. Return pork chops to the pan, spoon sauce over the top.
  8. Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches at least 145°F.
  9. Once out of the oven, spoon sauce over the pork chops again and sprinkle with chopped parsley; serve with lemon wedges and parsley sprigs if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chopCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Optional: Drizzle with a little extra brown sugar for a sweeter touch.

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