Description
These Brown Sugar Glazed Pork Chops are the perfect combination of sweet and savory, featuring a rich caramelized glaze that enhances the natural flavors of tender pork.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in or boneless pork chops
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) if baking.
- In a bowl, mix brown sugar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, butter, salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme to create the glaze.
- Season pork chops with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the pork chops for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Pour the glaze over the pork chops and cook for another 2 minutes, allowing the glaze to caramelize.
- If baking, transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the pork chops in the glaze for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Searing, Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: pork chops, brown sugar glaze, easy pork recipe, caramelized pork