Here’s a juicy, flavorful recipe for Delicious Brown Sugar Pork Chops — tender chops seared to perfection with a caramelized brown sugar glaze 😋🍴
🐖 Brown Sugar Pork Chops Recipe
Ingredients:
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4 bone-in or boneless pork chops (about 1-inch thick)
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3 tbsp brown sugar (light or dark)
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2 tbsp soy sauce
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2 tbsp olive oil (or butter)
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1 tbsp Dijon mustard (optional, for a tangy kick)
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3 cloves garlic (minced)
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1 tsp paprika
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp chili flakes (optional, for heat)
Instructions:
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Season the pork chops:
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Pat dry the pork chops.
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Mix paprika, salt, and pepper, then rub evenly on both sides of the chops.
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Make the glaze:
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In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, Dijon mustard (if using), garlic, and chili flakes.
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Cook the chops:
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Heat olive oil (or butter) in a skillet over medium-high heat.
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Sear pork chops 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
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Reduce heat to medium, pour the brown sugar glaze over the chops, and let simmer for 2–3 minutes, spooning sauce over the meat as it thickens into a sticky glaze.
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Rest & serve:
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Remove from heat, let chops rest 3–5 minutes.
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Drizzle extra glaze over top before serving.
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🍴 Serving Ideas:
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With garlic mashed potatoes and roasted green beans
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Over steamed rice with extra glaze as a sauce
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With buttery cornbread and a side salad
👉 Would you like me to give you a baked version (oven caramelized brown sugar pork chops) or the skillet version above is what you’re looking for?