Description
Savory and easy 30-minute brown sugar pork chops with a sweet and spicy caramelized crust. This recipe is perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Pork Chops (Boneless and at least 1 inch thick)
- 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Cajun Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, chili powder, dried oregano, Cajun seasoning, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Pat your pork chops dry with paper towels. Generously season with salt and pepper, then rub the spice mix evenly onto both sides.
- Pour olive oil into a skillet and heat over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Carefully place the seasoned pork chops in the hot skillet.
- Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until a nice caramelized crust forms and the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Remove the pork chops from the skillet and let them rest on a plate for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Serve with a sprinkle of fresh herbs for added freshness.
- Coconut sugar can be used as a healthier alternative to brown sugar.
- For a milder flavor, substitute chili powder with paprika.
- Italian seasoning can be used instead of dried oregano or Cajun seasoning.
- Smoked paprika can be used for a richer flavor.
- Fresh minced garlic can be used for a punchier taste.
- Avocado oil can be used as a substitute for olive oil for a higher smoke point.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg