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February 8, 2018 By Sara 95 Comments

Brown Sugar Pork Chops

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These brown sugar pork chops are seared to golden brown perfection and bathed in a garlic, butter and brown sugar sauce. The absolute BEST way to eat pork chops!

Looking for a quick and easy way to use up those pork chops in your fridge? Pork chops in brown sugar sauce is a family favorite that always gets rave reviews!

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Brown sugar pork chops with garlic, butter and herbs in a frying pan.

I get asked all the time, what is the best way to cook pork chops? And I always respond by promising to send people the recipe for these amazingly delicious brown sugar pork chops! This recipe is quick and easy, and you probably have all the ingredients you need to make it sitting right in your kitchen.

How to make brown sugar pork chops

Let’s first talk about the pork chops – so many cuts, so many sizes to choose from! You’ve got bone in, boneless, thick cut, thin cut. Which one is the best to use?

For these garlic butter pork chops, I like to use bone in pork chops cut about 1 inch thick. I like bone in pork chops because the bone really helps to keep the pork juicy, there’s less of a risk of it overcooking and becoming dry. That being said, you absolutely can use boneless pork chops here, just watch them carefully to make sure they don’t overcook!

Browned bone in pork chops in a frying pan.

The first step for this recipe is to sear your meat to golden brown. I use olive oil for this part because it can be heated to a much higher temperature than butter, and always produces a nice browned crust on meat. After the pork has been seared, you’re going to remove it from the pan and add some butter, brown sugar, garlic and seasonings.

Melted butter, brown sugar, herbs and garlic form the sauce for brown sugar pork chops.

The pork goes back into the pan and is bathed with the buttery garlic goodness, then takes a quick trip through the oven. Make sure you’re using a skillet that’s oven safe!

The final result is tender and juicy pork chops coated in the most delectable sweet and savory sauce. I like to sprinkle my brown sugar pork chops with a little parsley for color and flavor.

Be sure to serve your pork on a bed of mashed potatoes, rice, or even pasta to soak up all that sauce!

Brown sugar pork chops on a bed of mashed potatoes.

Even my kids adore these pork chops, they ask for them every week. Whether you’re a pro at cooking pork chops, or are just looking to branch out a little bit with your dinner time offerings, you’re sure to enjoy this recipe.

More pork recipes you’ll enjoy

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Brown sugar pork chops with garlic, butter and herbs in a frying pan.
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Brown Sugar Pork Chops

These brown sugar pork chops are seared to golden brown perfection and bathed in a garlic, butter and brown sugar sauce. The absolute BEST way to eat pork chops!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword brown sugar pork chops, pork chops
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 416kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 4 bone in pork chops
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • lemon wedges and parsley sprigs for serving optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat.
  • Season the pork chops on both sides with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add the pork chops to the pan in a single layer. Cook for 5-6 minutes on each side or until browned.
  • Remove the pork from the pan and place on a plate. Cover with foil to keep warm.
  • Add the butter to the pan and melt. Add the garlic, brown sugar and Italian seasoning and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
  • Place the pork chops back in the pan and spoon the sauce over the top. 
  • Place the pan in the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes or until pork is cooked to desired level of done-ness.
  • Spoon the sauce from the bottom of the pan over the pork chops and sprinkle with parsley. Serve, garnished with lemon wedges and parsley sprigs if desired.

Notes

  1. If you don't have Italian seasoning, you can substitute equal parts of dried oregano, dried basil and dried thyme.

Nutrition

Calories: 416kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 170mg | Potassium: 593mg | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 260IU | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1.3mg

Filed Under: Dinner, Gluten Free Tagged With: Pork Chops

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Comments

  1. Andrea says

    January 13, 2021 at 9:24 am

    5 stars
    This is the best pork chop recipe I’ve ever used! My husband and teenage son love them prepared this way. I use a large iron skillet and a Pampered Chef digital thermometer and they turn out perfectly every time!!! Garlic mashed potatoes and glazed carrots help make this an incredible meal! 👩🏼‍🍳

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  2. Matt says

    October 30, 2020 at 6:31 pm

    5 stars
    Absolutely amazing recipe! My wife said it tasted like we went out to a fancy restaurant, which is not a compliment I usually get. The flavors were incredible.

    I used too thin of pork chops and they got slightly overdone, but I cook for my family so over is better than under. Had baby red potatoes and sweet corn for sides and they went perfectly.

    Reply
  3. Staci says

    September 25, 2020 at 9:52 pm

    5 stars
    Oh my goodness. Thank you for this recipe. I did exactly as you said . I had very thick pork chops. This was perfect to ensure it was juicy and done. That brown sugar sauce was on point. I wish I could upload a picture.

    Reply
  4. Adley Michael says

    July 19, 2020 at 7:19 pm

    5 stars
    Outstanding – great way to cook up some chops – and beyond easy = delicious – thank you – will make these for my next dinner party!

    Reply
  5. Nelda Brady says

    July 19, 2020 at 5:16 pm

    My chops were slightly thinner than 1 inch, so I cut the cooking time down. 3 minute sear on each side, 5 minutes in the oven, and use your thermometer (because even that was more than enough!) . I also took the pan off the heat to melt the butter and make the glaze on my second attempt (after it burnt!). The glaze was very tasty over my mashed potatoes!(great suggestion!) and I snuck a little more for my steamed carrots. Yum! Will make again!

    Reply
  6. Kristin Wray Nebhuth says

    July 10, 2020 at 3:30 pm

    5 stars
    Excellent dish! Made it tonight with mash potatoes and green beans! Yum!👍

    Reply
  7. Ronda says

    July 9, 2020 at 7:54 pm

    5 stars
    Absolutely delicious! These were the best pork chops and the glaze was was awesome!

    Reply
  8. Knox says

    June 25, 2020 at 12:05 pm

    4 stars
    I made these last night and want to stress the importance of using a thermometer. I trust this site immensely so did it by time but but I had pretty thick bone in chops and they were sadly overcooked.

    The sauce was divine and you live and learn.

    Reply
  9. Peaches says

    June 10, 2020 at 8:25 pm

    5 stars
    I’ve never been a big pork chop fan, but this was incredible! My kids and fiancé raved about the sauce and I was pretty impressed myself. Super simple and easy to make. The only thing I did difference was doubled the sauce and I’m so glad I did! This will definitely be a new staple recipe in our house. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Peaches says

      June 10, 2020 at 8:27 pm

      5 stars
      I should’ve double checked my grammar and spelling before submitting lol

      Reply
  10. Karen says

    June 7, 2020 at 1:45 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious!!!!! Will make again!!

    Reply
  11. Susan L says

    April 28, 2020 at 6:23 pm

    5 stars
    My family doesn’t always like pork recipes but they loved this one! Just caution that if you use thinner chops, sear less time so they don’t dry out. Sauce was delicious. My daughter said I should make this once a week!

    Reply
    • MindyT says

      July 6, 2020 at 3:04 pm

      5 stars
      Omg… this is the best recipe I’ve ever used!!! Thanks so much. For sharing 🥰

      Reply
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