Brown Sugar Glazed Pork Chops Recipe (2024)

The brown sugar and spices rubbed on these pork chops turns into a delicious, sweet glaze that is bound to knock your socks off!

Brown Sugar Glazed Pork Chops Recipe (1)

The brown sugar and spices rubbed on these Brown Sugar Glazed Pork Chops Recipe turns into a delicious, sweet glaze that is bound to knock your socks off! This is an affordable, easy meal that is perfect for any night of the week.

Ingredients Needed for these Brown Sugar Glazed Pork Chops Recipe:

  • 5boneless pork chops
  • ¼cupbrown sugar
  • ½teaspoongarlic powder
  • ½teaspoonpaprika
  • ½teaspoonsalt
  • ½teaspoonpepper
  • 2TablespoonsOlive Oil

How to make this Brown Sugar Glazed Pork Chops Recipe:

  • In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper. Rub your sugar/spice mix on both sides of each pork chop, using all of the spice mix.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium/high heat. After the oil is hot, cook the pork chops for about 5 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through.

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Serves: 5

Brown Sugar Glazed Pork Chops Recipe

The brown sugar and spices rubbed on these pork chops turns into a delicious, sweet glaze that is bound to knock your socks off!

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

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Ingredients

  • 5 boneless pork chops
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper. Rub your sugar/spice mix on both sides of each pork chop, using all of the spice mix.

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium/high heat. After the oil is hot, cook the pork chops for about 5 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through.

Notes

  • Pork Chops are cooked when they reach 145 degrees F

Nutrition

Calories: 301 kcal · Carbohydrates: 11 g · Protein: 29 g · Fat: 15 g · Saturated Fat: 4 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 90 mg · Sodium: 300 mg · Potassium: 522 mg · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 11 g · Vitamin A: 22 IU · Vitamin C: 1 mg · Calcium: 20 mg · Iron: 1 mg

Recipe Details

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

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  1. Albert and Susie says:

    Ok sounds great BUT why are we preheating the oven if we are frying????????
    Susie

  2. Sarai says:

    Looks so yummy! The preheating oven threw me off, had to read a couple times :)

  3. Meagan says:

    It's still throwing me off:) I'm easily confused though! I love brown sugar glazes, these look really good!

  4. Alice says:

    I was confused too, so I clicked on the link to the "recipe adapted from" and it took me to the receipe where the rest of the instructions can be found.

    This looks yummy. In fact I might just try it tonight for supper.

  5. Six Sisters says:

    So sorry about that! You don't need to preheat the oven. I updated the recipe. Thanks for pointing that out!

  6. Six Sisters says:

    Sorry about that! It has been fixed. :)

  7. Six Sisters says:

    Hi Alice!

    Sorry about that! We fixed it!

  8. Six Sisters says:

    I am so sorry! The recipe has been fixed. Thanks!

  9. Julie Evink says:

    Looks yummy! I need a few pork chop recipes in my box!

  10. Kelly Vicencio says:

    These are super good! I let my pork chops marinate in the fridge all day while I was at work. Then I came home and grilled them!
    They were so moist and my daughter asked for a second helping which is rare.

  11. runtspickins says:

    I make this recipe all the time! I love how as long as you have pork chops, you're good to go because you probably already have the rest of the ingredients in your pantry. =] This is definitely one of my go to meals.

  12. Ashley says:

    o dear this looks so good!!!

  13. BerryMorins Bits & Tips says:

    I'm always looking for new pork recipes. Thanks ladies.

  14. Barbara says:

    This was so easy and yummy! Thanks for sharing the goodness.

  15. Shambi Broome says:

    Just made this for dinner. PERFECT! Awesome combo of sweet & savory. I used it to season pork shoulder.

  16. Rochelle says:

    Made this for dinner last night and it was so YUMMY!!! My hubby and son loved it too! Thank you for sharing it!

  17. Lorraine says:

    Made this tonight for dinner. Apparently Med/High is too hot on my stove. Just about the time I went to turn my pork chops, I began to smell burning sugar. Turned down the heat to cook the other side. They weren't ruined, but I'm not sure I got the best flavor. Luckily, the juices from the cooling pork chops thinned the carmelized sugar mixture a bit, so it was easy enough to get them out of the pan and clean up. Might try again with lower heat and thinner chops, so the cooking time will be less.

  18. Fay says:

    Would Regular Brown Sugar Work In This Recipe? I Dont Have Light Brown On Hand.

  19. Cyd says:

    Regular brown sugar will work great!

  20. Kimberly says:

    Made this recipe yesterday. It was a hit! My kids & husband LOVED it!

  21. Maghan says:

    Well, as a 27 year old divorcee, I ashamed to say that I'm a terrible cook. My mother tried, but this girl here just was not into the cooking when I was a kid. Now that I'm on my own, I have to feed myself since McDonald's is just too hard on the guts and budget. LolThis recipe came out wonderful for me. Easy to follow for someone uncomfortable at a stove. I also had the stove a little too high so the sugar started to burn just as I was finishing the chops, but the glaze the sugar made on them was delicious. Sweet, but not too much with the paprika and pepper. Thank you for sharing this. I'll be coming back here for more easy to make and learn recipes. New start, new adventure I say!

  22. Robyn says:

    I am making tonight. Can't wait!

  23. Cara says:

    Worst recipie ever. Burned 5 pork chops every time and had to clean out my pan after each one. I dont know what stove unr cooking on that 5 min on each side cooks a pork chop through. Horrible wasted 20$

  24. Brad says:

    Yes, you do need to preheat. The original recipe calls for browning the pork chops for 5 minutes each side in a skillet and then baking in an oven at 350° for 15 minutes in the skillet if it's oven safe or in a baking pan if not. If your skillet is Teflon coated and\or has a plastic handle it isn't oven safe.

  25. Tammy says:

    Made these tonight and loved them!! Will definitely keep this recipe as a favorite.

  26. Leah says:

    Made these tonight and they were a hit. Very delicious and moist. I let mines marinate for about 6 hours. Will definitely make again.

  27. Mary says:

    I didn't have any paprika, so I used Cayenne Pepper; it was wonderful.

  28. Marianna says:

    Does it have a lot of flavor?

  29. Cyd says:

    The rub is a nice sweet glaze when cooked.

  30. Bella says:

    I am currently in the process of making the yummy looking pork chops. I can't stop eating the sugar mixture :,D It's sooo good! I think next time I will add a little less pepper but I am pretty sure the pepper will cook out a little during the making of the pork chops. So excited for them to be done! 5/5 I will come back and add another comment seeing if my picky little sister like them??!!

  31. Cyd says:

    So glad you loved the sugar mixture! :) And we hope the family loved the pork chops!

  32. Wilma Chandler says:

    Can you use this recipe with crock pot recipe ??

  33. Laura H says:

    Can you use bone in pork chops?

  34. Momma Cyd says:

    Yes, but remember that Bone-in pork chops typically cook a bit faster than boneless chops.

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What is brown sugar glaze made of? ›

directions. Combine 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, 1/2 teaspoons dry or prepared mustard, 1/8 tsp cinnamon and 3 tablespoons dry sherry (optional), 3 tablespoons vinegar and 3 tablespoons water.

What is the best way to cook pork chops so they are not tough? ›

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  5. Tip #4: Sear on one side, flip, and then cover with a lid.

Is it better to pan fry pork chops in butter or oil? ›

Butter, with its luxurious richness and distinctive nutty flavor, is a classic choice for frying pork chops, whether they are breaded or not. As the butter melts and sputters in the pan, it imparts a depth of flavor to the dish.

How to fry pork chops and keep them tender? ›

The best way to keep chops moist and tender is to not overcook them. Whether you choose to coat them in bread crumbs (which also help retain moisture) or cook them naked with a simple seasoning, pull your chops from the frying pan, oven or air fryer the moment they reach 145° to ensure maximum juiciness.

What are the three basic ingredients in glaze? ›

A BASE GLAZE is a mixture of these three basic groups: SILICA, FLUX AND ALUMINA.

How can I thicken my brown sugar glaze? ›

If your glaze is too thin mix together 1 tsp of water and 1 tsp of cornstarch and add it into the mixture to thicken it up. What if my Brown Sugar Glaze is too thick? Add in another Tablespoon of water or broth until you reach your desired consistency.

What seasonings are good for pork chops? ›

Best Seasoning for Pork Chops

Thyme and sage add herby and floral notes complementing pork's flavor exceptionally well. There's also a combination of smoked paprika, pepper, and a little bit of cayenne pepper, which all give your pork chops a lovely, not overly spicy, kiss of heat.

What's the quickest way to tenderize pork chops? ›

Tenderize Pork with a Meat Mallet

An old-fashioned meat mallet is a quick, affordable, and reliable way to soften up any cut of meat. It's great for pork chops because you can use it lightly on thinner chops and put more force into thicker cuts.

Why do you soak pork chops in vinegar? ›

The citrus and vinegar in the brine tenderize the pork, leaving you with a more succulent bite of the other white meat. Without a brine, the pork chops are more likely to taste bland and have a greater chance of drying out, especially if they are a leaner cut like tenderloin or boneless loin chops.

Are pork chops better in the oven or on the stove? ›

While there are a number of ways to cook pork chops for dinner, baking is arguably the easiest path to perfection. The hands-off cooking method cooks pork chops gently and evenly without the need for extra fat, resulting in juicy, healthier pork chops that pair well with practically any side dish.

What are the two cooking methods best recommended for pork chop? ›

The quickest way to cook pork chops is to pan-fry or griddle them. As the chops can be quite large, this method is best when serving one or two people. If you're cooking for more you might want to try roasting or grilling.

Is it better to bake pork chops covered or uncovered? ›

Some baked pork chop recipes do require that the pan is covered with either foil or a lid. It creates steam and ensures that the meat is tender and juicy. Those recipes typically require a long cook time and may add vegetables to the pan, and some uncover the chops to finish browning them at a higher temperature.

How do you keep breading from falling off fried pork chops? ›

Mix milk with first amount of salt (2 teaspoons) and allow pork chops to soak in this mixture for as long as you'd like, about an hour to maybe four works well. Overnight soaking will result in too much moisture & your breading will fall off.

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Quick cooking works the best for all cuts of pork loin. Unless you are roasting the whole loin, cooking should be done in a matter of minutes. Pork chops are just like steaks - the quicker you brown them and get them off the heat, the better they will be.

Should pork chops be covered when frying? ›

Preheat the skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Add meat. Don't add any liquid and don't cover the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium and cook until internal temperature registers 145°F on an instant-read thermometer (for ¾- to 1-inch-thick chops, plan on 6 to 10 minutes), turning meat occasionally.

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Brown sugar is often made by mixing white sugar with a small amount of molasses, giving it a tanned hue and wet-sand-like consistency. The sweet stuff comes in two shades: light brown sugar (3%–4% molasses) and dark brown sugar (6%–10% molasses).

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A combination of white sugar and molasses is your best bet for a brown sugar substitute, as that's exactly what brown sugar is made of (1). To make your own light brown sugar, mix 1 cup, or 200 grams (g), of granulated white sugar with 1 tablespoon (tbsp.), or 15 milliliters (mL), of molasses.

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