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30 Minute Brown Sugar Pork Chops

30 Minute Brown Sugar Pork Chops

Deliciously savory and sweet, these 30 Minute Brown Sugar Pork Chops are 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
  

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

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Meat thermometer
  • Small bowl

Method
 

  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 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 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

Let pork chops rest for 5 minutes after cooking for best results. Use a quick-read thermometer to ensure pork is cooked to 145°F.

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