Brown Sugar Butter Pork Chops
Pork chops glazed with melted butter and brown sugar, finished with a savory garlic powder kick. Serve with rice, green beans, and corn for a complete weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 38g

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Ingredients
- 2 chops pork chops (1 inch thick)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
- 2
Sear pork chops 3 minutes per side without moving; season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- 3
Add butter and brown sugar to the skillet, tilting to coat the chops evenly.
- 4
Cook 2 more minutes, spooning the glaze over the chops until they're golden and caramelized.
- 5
Serve hot with steamed rice, sautéed green beans and corn, and the pan drippings as sauce.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- spoon for basting
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