Description
Succulent Brown Sugar Pork Chops elevate dinner with sweet and savory southern charm. Caramelized edges and juicy meat promise a memorable meal that satisfies comfort food cravings while delivering restaurant-quality flavor right at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 bone-in or boneless pork chops (about 1-inch thick)
Seasoning Blend:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) chili powder (optional, for a slight kick)
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) salt
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) black pepper
Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) unsalted butter
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) chicken broth (optional, for extra sauce)
Instructions
- Thoroughly blot pork chops with paper towels to remove excess moisture, ensuring optimal seasoning adherence.
- Combine brown sugar, garlic powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a compact mixing vessel, creating a uniform spice blend.
- Carefully massage the aromatic spice mixture across every surface of the pork chops, guaranteeing complete and even coverage.
- Allow seasoned chops to rest momentarily, permitting the ingredients to meld and intensify flavor profiles before cooking.
Notes
- Ensure meat is completely dry before seasoning to help spices adhere better and create a perfect caramelized crust.
- Swap chili powder with cayenne for extra heat or omit for a milder version that kids will enjoy.
- Let pork chops rest at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before cooking to guarantee even cooking and juicier results.
- Choose bone-in pork chops for more flavor and moisture, which prevents the meat from drying out during cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg