These brown sugar glazed pork chops are the perfect combination of sweet and savory, making them a crowd-pleaser for dinner. The juicy pork chops are coated in a rich brown sugar glaze that caramelizes perfectly when cooked. This recipe is simple to make but tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant.
Ingredients
- 4 pork chops
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Directions
- In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the spice mixture on both sides of the pork chops.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the pork chops and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, until they are browned and cooked through.
- Sprinkle additional brown sugar over the pork chops in the last minute of cooking to create a glaze.
- Serve the pork chops hot with your favorite side dishes.
Interesting Facts
Pork chops are a good source of protein and essential nutrients like zinc and iron.
The brown sugar glaze adds a caramelized sweetness to the pork chops, elevating the dish from ordinary to extraordinary.
This recipe is versatile and can be easily customized by adding spices or herbs to the glaze.