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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
Brown Sugar Butter Pork Chops
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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. 1

    Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.

  2. 2

    Sear pork chops 3 minutes per side without moving; season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

  3. 3

    Add butter and brown sugar to the skillet, tilting to coat the chops evenly.

  4. 4

    Cook 2 more minutes, spooning the glaze over the chops until they're golden and caramelized.

  5. 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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