Brown Sugar Pork Chops
Juicy pork chops seared to perfection and glazed with a sweet-savory brown sugar garlic sauce. A quick, comforting dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in pork chops about 1 inch thick
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Fresh rosemary or thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Pat pork chops dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear pork chops 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in brown sugar and soy sauce, simmer until slightly thickened.
- Return pork chops to skillet and spoon glaze over them. Cook 2–3 more minutes until coated and cooked through (internal temp 145°F).
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or veggies.
Notes
Don’t overcrowd the skillet—sear in batches if needed.
For extra sweetness, add a drizzle of honey or maple syrup.
Adjust cooking time for thinner or boneless pork chops.