Brown Sugar Garlic Oven Baked Pork Chops
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
335 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Brown Sugar Garlic Oven Baked Pork Chops
Description
Brown Sugar Garlic Oven Baked Pork Chops blend minced garlic and brown sugar with kosher salt and black pepper to season bone-in pork loin chops. The pork and cubed Yukon gold potatoes, tossed with oil and seasoning, are arranged together on a sheet pan. Baking at 375°F allows the pork to cook through while the potatoes roast to tenderness and slight crispness.
The brown sugar coating caramelizes gently, balancing the savory garlic and salt to enhance pork flavor. This method uses a straightforward sheet pan approach, requiring minimal cleanup and allowing the potatoes to absorb some juices from the pork for complementary taste.
Resting the pork chops briefly after baking lets juices redistribute for moist texture. The recipe focuses on a classic flavor combination and an easy oven-baked technique suited to weeknight meals or simple gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds potato cut into 1 inch cubes, Yukon gold variety
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 pork loin chops , bone-in
- 2 tablespoons garlic , minced
- 1/2 cup brown sugar , packed
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt , divided
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper divided, coarse ground
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- In a large bowl, coat the potatoes in the oil, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and spread onto half the sheet pan.
- In the same bowl, cover the pork chops with the garlic, brown sugar and the rest of the salt and pepper.
- Add the chops to the sheet pan.
- Cover with the remaining topping.
- Cook for 30-35 minutes or until the pork is at 145 degrees or more.
- Let rest for 3-5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 335 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 335kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Sodium | 467mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 989mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin C | 27.1mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 98mg | 10% |
| Iron | 7.6mg | 42% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.