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Easy Brown Sugar Pork Chops for Weeknight Dinners

These easy recipes brown sugar pork chops are juicy, flavorful, and perfect for quick dinner recipes any night of the week.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
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Servings: 4 servings
Author: Patricia

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless pork chops
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh thyme or parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Sear pork chops for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
  5. Sprinkle brown sugar over the top of each pork chop.
  6. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
  7. Let rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the pork chops in the seasoning mix for 30 minutes before cooking. Serve with mashed potatoes or roasted veggies.