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Brown Sugar Baked Pork Chops

Brown Sugar Baked Pork Chops are covered in a spice rub, seared, and baked to perfect tenderness in garlic, brown sugar, and balsamic sauce. They are always a winner at the dinner table!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 440 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 pork chops I used bone-in
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • fresh Rosemary optional
RUB:
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
SAUCE:
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1 tablespoon molasses
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 °F.
  2. Stir the RUB ingredients in a bowl.
  3. Pat dry the pork chops and rub the RUB mixture into them. Set aside.
  4. Place a large skillet over medium heat, add the oil, and add the pork chops and brown well on both sides in batches.
  5. Stir together the SAUCE ingredients in a bowl.
  6. Place the pork chops on the bottom of a baking pan; I used a 9x13 baking pan. Pour the sauce over the pork chops. Add rosemary if using.
  7. Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until the pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145 °F.
  8. Remove, let the meat rest for 10 minutes, and serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 440kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 90mg (30%) Sodium 1590mg (66%) Potassium 768mg (22%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 36g (72%) Vitamin A 991IU (20%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 58mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 440

% Daily Value*

Calories 440kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 31g 62%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 90mg 30%
Sodium 1590mg 66%
Potassium 768mg 16%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 36g 72%
Vitamin A 991IU 20%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 58mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.