🍯🥩 Delicious Brown Sugar Pork Chops
Tender, Juicy & Packed With Sweet-Savory Flavor!
If you’ve been searching for a pork chop recipe that never fails — the one your family will literally hover around the stove waiting for — these Delicious Brown Sugar Pork Chops are it. The first time I made these, I remember thinking “Why don’t I make this every week?” The sauce becomes sticky, caramelized, buttery, and insanely flavorful… and the pork chops stay unbelievably tender.
These chops have that perfect balance of sweet, smoky, garlicky, and savory, and they’re done with simple pantry ingredients. Whether you’re cooking for a busy weeknight, hosting friends, or just craving something comforting, these pork chops always impress.
People love them because they’re:
✔️ Ready in under 25 minutes
✔️ Budget-friendly
✔️ Made in ONE pan
✔️ Great with potatoes, rice, veggies, or even pasta
✔️ Sweet enough for picky eaters but flavorful enough for adults
Trust me — once you try this recipe, you’ll understand why so many people add it to their weekly rotation.
⭐ Why This Recipe Works So Well
Brown sugar melts into a caramelized glaze that hugs the pork chops.
Garlic + paprika + butter create a deep, cozy flavor everyone loves.
Pan-searing locks in the juices so the chops stay moist, never dry.
Minimal ingredients — but big flavor payoff.
If you’ve ever struggled with dry pork chops, this recipe will convert you.
🛒 Ingredients You Need
4 boneless or bone-in pork chops (¾–1 inch thick)
3 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp salt
½ tsp chili flakes (optional for heat)
Splash of chicken broth (optional but helps make extra sauce)
🍳 How to Make Brown Sugar Pork Chops
1️⃣ Season the pork
Mix the salt, pepper, paprika, and onion powder. Rub both sides of the pork chops generously.
2️⃣ Sear
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Sear chops for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
3️⃣ Make the brown sugar glaze
In the same pan, lower the heat and melt the butter. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
Add brown sugar and stir until it melts into a syrupy sauce.
Add a splash of broth if you want it thinner.
4️⃣ Coat & simmer
Return pork chops to the pan. Spoon the glaze over them.
Simmer 3–5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and caramelize.
5️⃣ Serve
Serve hot with lots of that sticky brown-sugar-garlic sauce poured over the top.
SO good!
🍽️ Perfect Side Dishes
These pork chops go with almost anything, but here are reader favorites:
Garlic mashed potatoes
Buttered rice
Roasted vegetables
Creamy mac & cheese
Honey-glazed carrots
A simple side salad
🔥 Pro Tips for the Best Results
Don’t overcook — internal temp should reach 145°F (63°C).
Bone-in chops stay juicier, but boneless work great too.
Add a splash of soy sauce to deepen the glaze.
If the sauce gets too thick, just add broth or water.
For extra caramelization, broil the chops for 1–2 minutes at the end.
📘 Printable Recipe Card
🍯 Delicious Brown Sugar Pork Chops
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 4
Ingredients
4 pork chops
3 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
Splash chicken broth (optional)
Instructions
- Season pork chops with salt, pepper, paprika, and onion powder.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear the chops 3–4 minutes per side. Remove.
- Melt butter in the same pan, add garlic, then stir in brown sugar.
- Add broth if needed to thin the glaze.
- Return chops to pan, spoon sauce over top, and simmer 3–5 minutes.
- Serve warm with your favorite sides.