🍯 BROWN SUGAR PORK CHOPS: The 20-Minute Sweet & Savory Weeknight Hero! 🍖✨


 

  • 4 bone-in pork chops (1" thick)

  • 2 tbsp brown sugar

  • 1 tsp paprika

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • ½ tsp salt

  • ½ tsp black pepper

✅ The Glaze

  • 2 tbsp butter

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • ¼ cup chicken broth

  • 2 tbsp maple syrup (or honey)

  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (balances sweetness!)

  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional kick)

Garnish: Fresh thyme or rosemary

👩🍳 STEP-BY-STEP (Foolproof!)

1. Sugar-Spice Crust

  • Pat chops dry. Mix brown sugar + spices, rub all over pork.

2. Sear to Perfection

  • Heat skillet over medium-high. Add 1 tbsp oil.

  • Sear chops 3-4 mins per side until golden (don’t move them!). Remove.

3. Glaze Magic

  • Reduce heat. Melt butter, sauté garlic 30 sec.

  • Add broth, syrup, vinegar. Simmer 2 mins until syrupy.

  • Return chops, spoon glaze over. Cook 1 min to glaze.

💡 PRO TIPS

🔸 No bone-in? Use thick-cut boneless (reduce cook time by 1 min/side).
🔸 Double the glaze if you’re a sauce lover (you won’t regret it).
🔸 Rest 5 mins before serving—keeps juices inside!

Pair With: Garlic mashed potatoes + roasted Brussels sprouts