5 from 12 votes
Easy Brown Sugar Glazed Pork Chops
Easy Brown Sugar Glazed Pork Chops feature pork chops coated in a blend of brown sugar, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper, then baked until caramelized. The brown sugar creates a sweet, slightly crispy glaze that contrasts the savory seasoning, while baking at 400°F cooks the chops through and develops deep color. This method yields flavorful, juicy pork chops with a balanced sweet-savory crust.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
327 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
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!
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 327
% 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.