Sweet and Savory Brown Sugar Baked Pork Chops Recipe
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Sweet and Savory Brown Sugar Baked Pork Chops. This simple yet delicious recipe features tender, juicy pork chops coated in a luscious brown sugar glaze that perfectly balances sweetness and savory notes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless pork chops (1-inch thick)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to create the glaze.
- Rub pork chops with olive oil and coat evenly with the glaze.
- Place the glazed pork chops in a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until they reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Allow the pork chops to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg