Delicious Brown Sugar Chops 2
These sweet-savory pork chops are glazed in a brown sugar mustard sauce and seared to juicy perfection in just 30 minutes—perfect for an easy, flavorful weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
- 4 boneless pork chops 6–8 oz each, about 1" thick
- 1/4 cup brown sugar light or dark, packed
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard or yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce substitute tamari for gluten-free
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter
- Fresh thyme or parsley optional garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk brown sugar, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and olive oil until smooth and syrupy.
- Place pork chops in a bag or dish, pour ¾ of the glaze over them, and turn to coat. Refrigerate 15 minutes to 2 hours for best flavor.
- Preheat a heavy skillet or cast iron pan over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes, until just smoking.
- Remove chops from marinade, shake off excess, and sear 4 minutes per side until golden and the internal temp reads 145°F.
- Add leftover glaze to the hot pan, reduce heat, and simmer 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly, until thick and glossy.
- Brush hot glaze onto each chop, flip, and repeat to coat both sides with that sweet-savory sauce.
- Let chops rest 3–5 minutes to lock in juices, then garnish with fresh thyme or parsley before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate chops up to 24 hours and let come to room temperature 15 minutes before cooking. Leftovers keep in the fridge for 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal
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