Brown Sugar Pork Chops - Quick and Easy Dinner Recipe
Some nights, I want dinner to practically cook itself. And on those nights, these brown sugar pork chops are my secret weapon. They’ve got that golden, sticky-sweet crust with just enough garlic to keep things interesting—and maybe keep the vampires away.
What I love most? You don’t need a culinary degree or a mile-long list of ingredients. Just a few pantry staples and about 30 minutes. Boom, dinner’s done. This one’s great for date night at home or when you're feeding picky eaters who suddenly become pork fans.
If you're into easy pork chop recipes, or you’ve Googled things like quick dinner recipes or crockpot brown sugar pork chops in a panic, trust me—this one’s got you covered.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in pork chops
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels. This helps them brown, not steam.
- Mix together the brown sugar, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Rub the seasoning mix all over the pork chops—get in there, don’t be shy.
- Heat the olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the pork chops for 2-3 minutes per side until they get a nice golden crust.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the chops reach 145°F (63°C).
- Let them rest for 5 minutes before serving—yes, really, it’s worth the wait.