Brown Sugar Pork Chops
Juicy and tender pork chops with a sweet and savory brown sugar glaze, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 (6 ounce) boneless pork chops, about 1-inch thick
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the pork chops for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove chops from the skillet and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in the brown sugar, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar. Cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves and the sauce thickens slightly, about 2-3 minutes.
- Return the pork chops to the skillet. Spoon the glaze over the chops.
- Simmer for another 3-5 minutes, flipping once, until the pork chops are cooked through and the glaze is glossy.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra juicy pork chops, do not overcook. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- You can add a splash of water or chicken broth to the glaze if it becomes too thick.
- Serve with your favorite side dishes like mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg