Easy Brown Sugar Pork Chops: Juicy Flavors in Just 30 Minutes
These Easy 30 Minute Brown Sugar Pork Chops are juicy and flavorful, making them perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pork chops
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add pork chops to the skillet and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Brush the brown sugar mixture onto the chops while cooking.
- Cook until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the pork chops for an hour before cooking.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg