🛒 WHAT YOU’LL NEED
🐖 4 boneless or bone-in pork chops, about ¾-inch thick
🍯 ½ cup packed brown sugar
🧈 3 tablespoons butter, melted
🧄 3 cloves garlic, minced
🌶️ 1 teaspoon paprika
🧂 1 teaspoon salt
🌶️ ½ teaspoon black pepper
🌿 ½ teaspoon dried thyme
🫒 1 tablespoon olive oil
👩🍳 HOW TO MAKE THEM
1️⃣ PREHEAT THE OVEN
Preheat your oven to 400°F.
Lightly grease a baking dish or oven-safe skillet.
2️⃣ SEASON THE PORK
Pat the pork chops dry.
Season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme.
3️⃣ MAKE THE BROWN SUGAR GLAZE
In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, melted butter, and minced garlic until combined.
That sweet, buttery mixture is where the magic happens! 🍯🧄
4️⃣ SEAR THE CHOPS
Heat the olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear the pork chops for about 2–3 minutes per side, just until nicely browned.
5️⃣ ADD THE GLAZE
Remove the skillet from the heat.
Spoon the brown sugar mixture generously over each pork chop.
6️⃣ BAKE UNTIL DONE
Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until the pork reaches 145°F in the thickest part, followed by a 3-minute rest.
Cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of your chops.
7️⃣ SERVE & ENJOY!
Spoon any extra buttery glaze from the pan over the pork before serving.
Pair with mashed potatoes, green beans, roasted carrots, or your favorite vegetable.
✨ EASY WAYS TO SWITCH IT UP
🌶️ Add a pinch of cayenne for a little heat.
🍎 Add thinly sliced apples to the pan for a delicious sweet-savory combination.
🌿 Try rosemary instead of thyme.
🍯 Add a small drizzle of honey for an extra glossy glaze.
🧄 Love garlic? Add another clove!
💡 A LITTLE TIP
Don't overcook your pork chops.
Because thickness varies, use an instant-read thermometer rather than relying only on cooking time.
Letting the chops rest after cooking also helps keep them juicy.
❤️ SIMPLE DINNERS ARE SOMETIMES THE BEST
There's something wonderful about a meal that uses everyday ingredients and still feels special.
That buttery brown sugar glaze bubbling around tender pork chops is the kind of smell that brings everyone into the kitchen asking:
“When is dinner ready?” 😂
💬 YOUR TURN!
What would you serve alongside these?
🥔 Mashed potatoes
🥦 Green beans
🥕 Roasted carrots
🍎 Apple slices
Tell me your favorite pairing—and save this recipe for your next easy family dinner!
Thank you for spending a little time with us today. ❤️
✍️ Written with care by BASSMA EL-HAZIBI
