Delicious Brown Sugar Chops
These Delicious Brown Sugar Chops are tender pork chops baked to perfection with a sweet and flavorful brown sugar glaze, ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for an easy, mouthwatering dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 medium bone-in pork chops about 1-inch thick
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard (or stone-ground mustard)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari)
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- pinch salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary optional garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat pork chops dry and season lightly with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Whisk together brown sugar, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, smoked paprika, and pepper in a bowl.
- Heat oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, sear chops 2 minutes per side until golden.
- Brush half of the glaze on each chop, reserving the rest for later.
- Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, brushing with remaining glaze halfway through.
- Let chops rest 5 minutes before serving; garnish with rosemary if desired.
Notes
Use a meat thermometer to reach 145°F for juiciest results. Leftovers keep well in the fridge up to 3 days or freeze for 2 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcal
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