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Easy 30 Minute Brown Sugar Pork Chops

Rachel AnneRecipe By Rachel Anne |Updated 2025-09-09 |12 Comments
Easy 30 Minute Brown Sugar Pork Chops
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Easy 30 Minute Brown Sugar Pork Chops

PREP10 min
COOK20 min

Easy 30 Minute Brown Sugar Pork Chops are sweet, savory, and ready in a flash. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe delivers juicy chops with bold flavor!

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4SERVINGS

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1
    Pat pork chops dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  2. 2
    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork chops for 3–4 minutes per side until browned. Transfer chops to a plate.
  3. 3
    Lower the heat to medium. Add garlic to the skillet and stir for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
  4. 4
    Add brown sugar, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and water. Stir well and simmer for 1–2 minutes.
  5. 5
    Return pork chops and any juices to the skillet. Spoon glaze over the chops, cover, and simmer for 5–7 minutes, flipping once halfway, until fully cooked.
  6. 6
    Remove skillet from heat. Rest chops for 2–3 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve with extra glaze.

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