🍖 Delicious Brown Sugar Pork Chops
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 2–4)
4 pork chops (bone-in or boneless)
3 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
Salt & black pepper, to taste
1 tbsp olive oil or butter
Optional: pinch of chili flakes (for a little heat)
👩🍳 How to Make It
Mix the rub
In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and chili flakes (if using).
Season the chops
Pat pork chops dry. Rub the mixture all over both sides.
Sear
Heat oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add pork chops and cook 3–5 minutes per side until nicely browned and caramelized.
Finish cooking
Lower heat slightly and cook another 2–3 minutes per side until cooked through and juicy.
Rest & serve
Let rest 2–3 minutes before serving so the juices settle.
🔥 Pro Tips
Don’t crank the heat too high — brown sugar can burn fast. Medium heat = perfect caramelization.
Want a saucy version? Add 2–3 tbsp chicken broth to the pan at the end and scrape up the brown bits for a quick glaze.
Great sides: mashed potatoes, rice, green beans, or a simple salad.
If you want, I can give you:
an oven-baked version,
a crispy air-fryer version, or
a honey–garlic twist 🍯🧄
