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Brown Sugar Pork Chops

A quick and easy recipe for juicy pork chops glazed with sweet brown sugar and savory soy sauce, ready in just 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pork Chops
  • 4 pieces boneless pork chops, 1-inch thick (About 6 oz each)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil For searing the pork chops
For the Glaze
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
For Seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the pork chops dry with a paper towel to help them brown beautifully.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Season both sides of the chops with this mixture.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the packed brown sugar, soy sauce, and minced garlic until combined. Set this sticky goodness aside.
Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the pork chops and sear for 3-5 minutes on each side until you get that glorious golden-brown crust.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium-low, pour the brown sugar glaze over the chops and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes, spooning the glaze over them while they cook.
  4. Cook until the internal temperature hits 145°F (63°C). Remove from heat and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For the best results, allow the pork chops to rest after cooking; this helps keep them juicy. You can serve with steamed green beans or mashed potatoes and drizzle the glaze for added flavor.