Description
Succulent brown sugar pork chops deliver a mouthwatering dance of sweet and savory flavors that elevate dinner from ordinary to extraordinary. Caramelized edges and juicy meat promise a delicious meal sure to satisfy hungry diners craving comfort and culinary delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 pork chops (bone-in or boneless, about 1-inch thick)
Spice and Seasoning Blend:
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon chili powder (optional, for a slight kick)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Cooking Liquids and Fats:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup chicken broth (optional, for extra sauce)
Instructions
- Thoroughly blot the pork chops with clean paper towels to remove excess moisture, ensuring optimal seasoning adherence.
- Combine brown sugar, garlic powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a small mixing bowl to create a robust spice blend.
- Gently massage the aromatic spice mixture across both surfaces of the pork chops, guaranteeing comprehensive flavor coverage.
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high heat, incorporating butter to enhance richness and promote caramelization.
- Once the butter transforms into a frothy consistency, carefully position the seasoned pork chops into the skillet.
- Sear each side for approximately 3-4 minutes, developing a rich golden-brown exterior and sealing in succulent juices.
- Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, using a wooden spatula to capture the concentrated flavor fragments clinging to the skillet’s surface.
- Allow the liquid to gently reduce while periodically basting the pork chops, intensifying their caramelized coating.
- Transfer the pork chops to a resting surface, permitting them to relax for 5 minutes and redistribute internal moisture.
- Cascade the remaining glossy pan sauce generously over the rested pork chops, presenting a tantalizing, flavor-packed main course.
Notes
- Ensure pork chops are completely dry before seasoning to achieve a perfect golden-brown crust and maximum flavor absorption.
- Customize the spice blend by adjusting heat levels with more or less chili powder, making the dish adaptable to different taste preferences.
- Choose bone-in pork chops for extra juiciness and richer flavor, as they tend to stay more tender during cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature, aiming for 145°F to guarantee safe and perfectly cooked pork without drying out the meat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg