Easy Brown Sugar Glazed 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
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Calories
327 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Easy Brown Sugar Glazed Pork Chops
Description
This recipe uses pork chops about 1 inch thick, either bone-in or boneless. The pork is rubbed with a spice mixture combining packed brown sugar, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. The chops are arranged on a foil-lined baking pan coated with cooking spray to prevent sticking. They bake at a high temperature of 400°F for 30 to 35 minutes, turning once after 15 minutes to allow both sides to develop an even glaze. The baking process slowly melts the sugar, forming a caramelized exterior while keeping the meat tender inside.
The final pork chops have a glossy, brown sugar crust with a sweet and smoky flavor from paprika and garlic. This dish pairs well with sides that balance its richness, like roasted vegetables or simple grains. The glaze adds a slightly crisp texture contrasting the juicy meat.
Using chops of adequate thickness helps them stay juicy during baking, and drying the meat before seasoning improves flavor absorption. For an even crisper glaze, broiling the chops briefly at the end while watching for burning is recommended. Leftovers reheat well, making this a good recipe for meal planning.
Ingredients
- 4 pork chop loin or center cut, bone in or boneless, 1 inch thick
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- 1 tblsp garlic powder
- 1 tblsp paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
- Prepare a 13 x 9 inch pan with tinfoil and cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a bowl combine the brown sugar, garlic, paprika, salt and pepper.
- Remove the pork chops from their package, wash and thoroughly dry.
- Rub the brown sugar mixture all over both sides of dry the pork chops. Use all of the spice mixture.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes.
- After 15 minutes flip pork chops over and adjust a bit in the glaze.
- Remove the pork chops from the oven and serve. Enjoy!
Notes
- Choose pork chops at least 1 inch thick to retain moisture when baked.
- Drying chops before seasoning improves spice adherence and flavor absorption.
- Be generous with the brown sugar mixture to form a balanced and flavorful glaze.
- Flip chops halfway through baking to evenly caramelize both sides.
- Let chops rest slightly after baking to allow juices and glaze to settle for better flavor and texture.
- For a crispier glaze, broil for 2-3 minutes at the end while closely monitoring to prevent burning.
- Leftovers store well, making this recipe suitable for meal prep.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 327 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 327kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 656mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 595mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 124IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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