Description
Here’s a complete recipe card for **Easy 30-Minute Brown Sugar Pork Chops**: — **Title:** Easy 30-Minute Brown Sugar Pork Chops **Description:** These **Easy 30-Minute Brown Sugar Pork Chops** are sweet, savory, and incredibly flavorful. The brown sugar creates a delicious glaze that caramelizes during cooking, adding a mouthwatering sweetness that complements the pork perfectly. With just a few ingredients and a quick cook time, this recipe is a perfect weeknight dinner option. **
Ingredients
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- – 4 boneless pork chops (about 1 inch thick)
- – 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- – 1 tablespoon olive oil
- – 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- – 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- – 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- – 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- – 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- – Salt to taste
- – Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
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Instructions
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- 1. In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and a pinch of salt. Stir well until it forms a smooth glaze.
- 2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 3. Season both sides of the pork chops with a little salt and pepper.
- 4. Once the oil is hot, add the pork chops to the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 145°F).
- 5. Reduce the heat to medium-low, then pour the brown sugar glaze over the pork chops.
- 6. Let the glaze cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, turning the pork chops occasionally to coat them in the glaze.
- 7. Once the glaze is thickened and caramelized, remove the pork chops from the skillet.
- 8. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve immediately.
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Notes
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- – If you prefer thicker pork chops, you may need to adjust the cooking time slightly.
- – You can also cook these pork chops in the oven after searing them for 10-12 minutes at 375°F if you prefer a hands-off method.
- – Make sure to check the internal temperature of the pork to ensure it’s fully cooked but still juicy.
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Nutrition
- Calories: ** 280
- Sugar: ** 21g
- Sodium: ** 380mg
- Fat: ** 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ** 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: ** 23g
- Cholesterol: ** 65mg