5 from 3 votes
Brown Sugar Pork Chops
An easy spice rub gives Brown Sugar Pork Chops sweet and smoky flavor and an irresistible caramelized finish — a perfect dish ready in minutes!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
376 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 pork chops about 1 inch thick, bone-in
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Rub the spice mixture over both sides of the pork chops. Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and sear the pork chops for 2-3 minutes on each side, until browned.
- Place the seared pork chops in the oven and bake for about 20 minutes, or until an internal temperature of 145°F is reached.
- Remove the pork chops from the oven, let them rest for 3 minutes, then serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
376kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Trans Fat
0.2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
117mg
(39%)
Sodium
386mg
(16%)
Potassium
609mg
(13%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
258IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
0.01mg
(0%)
Calcium
40mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 376
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 376kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 117mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 386mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 609mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 258IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.