Homemade Brown Sugar Glazed Pork Chops | Easy Recipe | PORK CHOP | The Southern Mountain Kitchen

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos are often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is heart-healthy, while margarine is often less expensive.

pork chops

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken breast is leaner, while pork loin is often cheaper.

Start with 2 large pork chops at room temperature.

In a large bowl, combine 3/4 cup light brown sugar, 2 tablespoons water, 1 1/2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, and 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard.

Mix the glaze thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are well combined, then set aside.

Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper over the pork chops.

Rub the seasoning into the pork chops to ensure the flavor penetrates the meat.

Heat 1 to 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Add the pork chops to the skillet and cook for at least 3 minutes on one side.

Flip the pork chops and cook for another 5 minutes on the other side, checking for doneness.

Continue flipping the pork chops until they reach an internal temperature of 160°F, which may take a total of 10 minutes or more.

Remove the pork chops from the skillet and let them drain to remove excess oil.

Discard the remaining oil in the skillet and return it to the heat.

Add 3 tablespoons of butter to the skillet and melt it over medium-high heat.

Once the butter is melted, whisk the glaze mixture to ensure it is well combined and pour it into the skillet.

Stir the glaze continuously as it heats up, allowing it to thicken and bubble, which may take several minutes.

Once the glaze has thickened, return the pork chops to the skillet and coat them with the glaze.

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