Sweet and Smoky Glazed Pork Chops
A comforting family favorite with a delightful balance of sweetness and smokiness, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Pork
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pork chops (bone-in or boneless)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (dark or light)
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Generously rub the spice mixture onto both sides of the pork chops.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Place the pork chops in the skillet and sauté for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Remove the pork chops from the skillet and let them rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Avoid overcrowding the pan and ensure your pork chops are at room temperature for even cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chop
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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