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30 Minute Brown Sugar Pork Chops

30 Minute Brown Sugar Pork Chops

This delicious 30 Minute Brown Sugar Pork Chops recipe is a quick and flavorful meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 chops
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

Seasoning
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons paprika
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Pork Chops
  • 4 center-cut, bone-in pork rib chops (10 to 12 ounces each) about 1-inch thick
Cooking Ingredients
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary plus more for garnish
  • 1/4 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Stir 1 1/4 teaspoons paprika, 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper together in a small bowl. Pat 4 bone-in pork chops dry with paper towels, then season all over with the spice mixture.
  2. Melt 1 tablespoon of the unsalted butter in a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Add 2 of the pork chops and cook until well browned and an internal temperature of at least 145°F, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate. Add 1 tablespoon of the unsalted butter to the pan and repeat browning the remaining 2 pork chops and transferring to the plate.
  3. Reduce the heat to low. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 fresh rosemary sprigs, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 2 tablespoons water, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, and any accumulated juices on the pork chop plate. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the butter melts and the sauce thickens slightly, about 1 minute.
  4. Serve the pork chops with the sauce spooned over the top, garnished with more fresh rosemary leaves if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chop

Notes

Cooking on high heat is crucial for a good sear, caramelizing the sugars and keeping the meat juicy. Rest the pork chops after cooking to redistribute the juices.

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