30 Minute Brown Sugar Pork Chops
Satisfy your cravings with these 30 Minute Brown Sugar Pork Chops, a quick and flavorful dish perfect for busy weeknights. Juicy bone-in pork chops are caramelized and coated in a sweet and savory glaze that makes your taste buds dance. With minimal prep and just one pan, this recipe allows you to enjoy a delightful meal in under thirty minutes, making it ideal for family dinners or unexpected guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in pork chops (1-inch thick)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil once hot.
- Season both sides of the pork chops with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Pat dry with paper towels.
- Sear the pork chops in the skillet for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden-brown.
- In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Pour over the pork chops.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for an additional 5-7 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve hot, drizzled with remaining sauce from the pan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 75mg