Brown Sugar Pork Chops

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Brown Sugar Pork Chops: The 20-Minute Sweet & Savory Weeknight Hero!

Looking for an easy pork chop recipe that delivers juicy, flavorful results fast? These sweet and savory pork chops with a sticky brown sugar glaze are your new secret weapon for a delicious quick weeknight dinner. Caramelized edges, tender centers, and a rich pan sauce make this recipe better than takeout—and you can whip it up in just 20 minutes!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Perfect sear with a crispy sugar-spice crust
• Sticky-sweet glaze with garlicky depth and a hint of tang
• Ready faster than delivery—just 20 minutes!
• Uses pantry staples for simple prep

Ingredients (Serves 4)

For the Pork Chops:

• 4 bone-in pork chops (1-inch thick)
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper

For the Glaze:

• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ¼ cup chicken broth
• 2 tbsp maple syrup (or honey)
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional for heat)

Garnish: Fresh thyme or rosemary sprigs

Instructions

1. Prepare the Sugar-Spice Crust

Pat pork chops dry. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Rub evenly over both sides of each chop.

2. Sear the Chops

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tbsp oil. Sear pork chops for 3-4 minutes per side without moving them, until golden and caramelized. Remove chops and set aside.

3. Make the Glaze

Reduce heat to medium. Melt butter in the same skillet, sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add chicken broth, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly syrupy.

4. Finish and Serve

Return pork chops to the skillet, spoon glaze over them. Cook for 1 more minute to coat chops in the sticky sauce. Remove from heat and let rest 5 minutes.

Garnish with fresh thyme or rosemary and serve.

Pro Tips

• Use thick-cut boneless chops if you prefer (reduce cooking time by 1 minute per side).
• Double the glaze for extra sauciness—your taste buds will thank you!
• Let chops rest before slicing to keep them juicy and tender.

Perfect Pairings

Serve these brown sugar pork chops alongside garlic mashed potatoes and roasted Brussels sprouts for a comforting, crowd-pleasing meal.

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Brown Sugar Pork Chops with Sticky Glaze

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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 4 bone-in pork chops 1-inch thick
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• ¼ cup chicken broth
• 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes optional
• Fresh thyme or rosemary for garnish

Method

 

1. Pat chops dry; rub with sugar-spice mix.
2. Heat oil; sear chops 3-4 min/side until golden. Remove.
3. Melt butter; sauté garlic 30 sec. Add broth, syrup, vinegar, flakes; simmer 2 min.
4. Return chops; glaze 1 min. Rest 5 min before serving.

Notes

Use thick-cut boneless chops if you prefer (reduce cooking time by 1 minute per side).

Double the glaze for extra sauciness—your taste buds will thank you!

Let chops rest before slicing to keep them juicy and tender.

Try this easy pork chop recipe tonight and enjoy the perfect blend of sweet, savory, and sticky that makes weeknight dinners exciting again! Who will you invite over to share these delicious chops?