Description
Delightfully simple pork chops glazed with a sweet and savory sauce made of brown sugar and garlic, perfect for weeknight meals or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pork chops (bone-in or boneless, about 1-inch thick)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (light or dark)
- 3 cloves garlic, freshly minced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional)
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Add olive oil to a large skillet and heat over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Place the pork chops in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add butter to the skillet. Once melted, stir in the brown sugar, minced garlic, and chicken broth. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add the pork chops back to the skillet, spoon the glaze over them, and let them simmer for 5-7 minutes, flipping halfway through to coat both sides.
- Check for doneness: The pork chops should reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C). Remove from heat and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, let the pork chops marinate in the garlic and seasonings for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg