Brown Sugar Pork Chops: Easy, Juicy Recipe for Home Cooks
Discover the perfect blend of sweetness and savory in these brown sugar pork chops.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pork chops
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the mixture onto both sides of the pork chops.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Sear the pork chops for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the pork chops in the rub for a few hours before cooking.
- Serve with your favorite side dishes for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8 grams
- Sodium: 400 milligrams
- Fat: 16 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 8 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 24 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams