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Easy 30 Minute Brown Sugar Pork Chops

Deliciously sweet and savory pork chops that are quick to prepare and cook, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pork Chops
  • 4 pieces bone-in pork chops about 1 inch thick
Brown Sugar Mixture
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Cooking Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Method
 

Prepare the Pork Chops
  1. Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, garlic powder, and paprika.
Cook the Pork Chops
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Once hot, add the pork chops and sear for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  3. Sprinkle the brown sugar mixture evenly over the pork chops.
  4. Add butter to the skillet and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, basting the chops with the melted butter, until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
Rest and Serve
  1. Remove the pork chops from the skillet and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  2. Serve warm with your choice of sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 28gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gSugar: 10g

Notes

For best results, use bone-in pork chops for more flavor and moisture.

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