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Irresistible Brown Sugar Pork Chops That Melt in Your Mouth

Learn how to make delicious Brown Sugar Pork Chops. Easy recipe with step-by-step instructions.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

The key to this dish lies in selecting the right ingredients — quality pork chops with a bit of marbling make all the difference. I always choose bone-in chops when I can; they stay juicy and flavorful while cooking. Fresh garlic and a touch of mustard add depth to the sauce, while brown sugar gives it that signature caramelized sweetness. I also keep a good-quality broth on hand to enrich the pan sauce. Feel free to swap out fresh herbs for dried if you’re in a pinch, but fresh always brings that extra pop of flavor.

  • 4 bone-in pork chops (about 1-inch thick)
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh thyme or rosemary sprigs (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat pork chops dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the pork chops and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove chops and set aside.
  3. Lower heat to medium, add minced garlic to the skillet, and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant — be careful not to burn it.
  4. Stir in the brown sugar and Dijon mustard, mixing well to combine.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the pan to release any browned bits — this adds incredible flavor to your sauce.
  6. Return the pork chops to the skillet, spoon some sauce over them, and add fresh thyme or rosemary if using.
  7. Cover the skillet and let the pork chops simmer gently for 6-8 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (use a meat thermometer for accuracy).
  8. Remove pork chops from the pan, let rest for 5 minutes, and then serve drizzled with the pan sauce.

  • Author: Jenny
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: International

Keywords: Brown Sugar Pork Chops, recipe, cooking, food