Description
Delicious Brown Sugar Chops feature thick, juicy pork chops seared to perfection and baked with a sweet and savory brown sugar glaze. This simple yet flavorful recipe combines brown sugar, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce to create a mouthwatering sauce that caramelizes beautifully, resulting in tender, flavorful chops perfect for any dinner occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 4 thick pork chops, about 1 inch thick
Sauce
- 4 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Cooking
- 4 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the pork chops after searing.
- Mix Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce until well mixed to create the glaze.
- Melt Butter: Melt butter in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat, ensuring the skillet is hot enough for searing the pork chops.
- Sear Chops: Place the pork chops in the hot skillet and sear on both sides for about 3 to 4 minutes each until they develop a golden brown crust.
- Add Sauce: Pour the brown sugar mixture evenly over the seared pork chops in the skillet.
- Bake: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake the chops for 10 to 15 minutes, or until they reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Baste: During baking, baste the chops a couple of times with the sauce to keep them moist and enhance flavor.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the skillet from the oven, let the pork chops rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute, then serve with the pan sauce spooned over them.
Notes
- Use an oven-safe skillet such as cast iron to safely transfer from stovetop to oven.
- Ensure pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) for safe consumption.
- Resting the meat helps keep it juicy and tender.
- Adjust brown sugar quantity for sweetness preference.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, vegetables, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
