=Brown Sugar Baked Pork Chops

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Brown Sugar Baked Pork Chops

These brown sugar baked pork chops are tender, juicy, and coated in a sweet-savory glaze with just the right touch of spice. Simple ingredients, minimal prep, and big flavor straight from the oven.

⏱ Time Required

  • Prep: 10 minutes

  • Bake: 25–30 minutes

  • Total: ~40 minutes

🍽 Servings

4 servings

🍳 Ingredients

  • 4 bone-in pork chops (¾–1 inch thick)

  • 3 tbsp brown sugar

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • 1 tsp paprika

  • ½ tsp onion powder

  • ½ tsp dried thyme (optional)

  • Salt & black pepper, to taste

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1⃣ Prep the Oven

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

  • Lightly grease a baking dish.

2⃣ Season the Pork Chops

  • Pat pork chops dry with paper towels.

  • Rub with olive oil on both sides.

3⃣ Make the Brown Sugar Rub

  • In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, thyme, salt, and pepper.

4⃣ Bake

  • Rub seasoning evenly over pork chops.

  • Arrange chops in the baking dish.

  • Bake 25–30 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).

5⃣ Rest & Serve

  • Let pork chops rest 5 minutes before serving.

🍽 Texture & Flavor

✔ Juicy and tender
✔ Sweet-savory glaze
✔ Light caramelized crust
✔ Kid-approved

⭐ Tips & Variations

  • Extra juicy: Cover with foil for first 15 minutes

  • Spicy kick: Add cayenne or chili flakes

  • Boneless chops: Reduce cook time to 20–22 minutes

  • Skillet finish: Broil 2–3 minutes for extra color

  • Low-sugar: Reduce brown sugar by half

📊 Nutrition (Approx. per serving)

  • Calories: 360

  • Carbs: 12g

  • Fat: 18g

  • Protein: 34g

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