Sweet and Spicy Glazed Pork Chops

25 mins
Serves 4
https://www.budgetbytes.com/glazed-pork-chops/

Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  2. 2Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  3. 3Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  4. 4In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  5. 5In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  6. 6In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  7. 7Remove pork chops from package and rub seasoning mixture over all sides.
  8. 8Remove pork chops from package and rub seasoning mixture over all sides.
  9. 9Remove pork chops from package and rub seasoning mixture over all sides.
  10. 10Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium flame until shimmering, then add pork chops.
  11. 11Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium flame until shimmering, then add pork chops.
  12. 12Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium flame until shimmering, then add pork chops.
  13. 13Cook chops for about 5 minutes on each side, until nicely browned.
  14. 14Cook chops for about 5 minutes on each side, until nicely browned.
  15. 15Cook chops for about 5 minutes on each side, until nicely browned.
  16. 16If chops are thicker than one inch, transfer skillet to preheated oven for another 5-10 minutes.
  17. 17If chops are thicker than one inch, transfer skillet to preheated oven for another 5-10 minutes.
  18. 18If chops are thicker than one inch, transfer skillet to preheated oven for another 5-10 minutes.
  19. 19Test chops with a meat thermometer; internal temperature should reach 145ºF.
  20. 20Test chops with a meat thermometer; internal temperature should reach 145ºF.
  21. 21Test chops with a meat thermometer; internal temperature should reach 145ºF.
  22. 22Dredge chops through the thick sauce in the pan before serving
  23. 23Dredge chops through the thick sauce in the pan before serving
  24. 24Dredge chops through the thick sauce in the pan before serving

Ingredients

  • 0.25 cup brown sugar
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne powder
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne powder
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne powder
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 4 thick cut boneless pork chops
  • 4 thick cut boneless pork chops
  • 4 thick cut boneless pork chops

Equipment

ovenoven-safe skilletsmall bowlmeat thermometer

Tips

  • Use dark brown sugar
  • Use smoked paprika for an extra smoky finish
  • Use center-cut boneless pork chops that are about ¾ inch thick
  • If chops are greater than one-inch thick, finish cooking in a preheated oven at 350ºF for 5-10 minutes
  • Test chops with a meat thermometer to ensure internal temperature has reached 145ºF