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Brown Sugar Pork Chops

A delicious and easy-to-make dish that features a sweet and savory glaze for juicy pork chops, perfect for dinner any night.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the glaze
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar Adds sweetness to the glaze
  • 2 tablespoons butter Melted
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic Fresh minced or garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the pork chops
  • 4 pieces bone-in or boneless pork chops Choice of pork chops
For garnish
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley Chopped

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels.
  3. In a bowl, mix together brown sugar, melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper until it forms a paste.
  4. Coat the pork chops evenly with the glaze.
  5. Arrange the pork chops in the baking dish with space between them.
Cooking
  1. Bake for approximately 25–30 minutes until nearly done.
  2. Broil for 2–3 minutes for caramelization, watching carefully.
  3. Let the pork chops rest for 5 minutes before serving, garnished with chopped parsley.

Notes

For extra flavor, let the pork chops marinate in the glaze for a few hours before baking. Use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature of the pork chops reaches 145°F (63°C) for optimal tenderness. If you like your pork chops spicier, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the glaze.