Delicious Brown Sugar Chops
These Delicious Brown Sugar Chops are oven-baked pork chops coated in a sweet and savory brown sugar glaze, ready in under an hour for a family-friendly dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in pork chops about 6 oz each
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar packed (sub coconut sugar)
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard or whole-grain mustard
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika optional
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground, to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
- Whisk together brown sugar, Dijon mustard, olive oil, garlic, and smoked paprika in a bowl until smooth.
- Pat pork chops dry and season both sides with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Brush the brown sugar glaze evenly over each pork chop, covering all sides.
- Arrange the glazed chops on the prepared sheet pan and bake for 18–22 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Switch to broil on high for 1–2 minutes if you want extra caramelization—watch closely!
- Remove from oven, let the chops rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Substitute brown sugar with coconut sugar, swap to maple syrup for a twist, and store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal
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