Brown Sugar Baked Pork Chops
A budget friendly and easy recipe that won't disappoint! These Brown Sugar Pork Chops have so much flavor and can be served with mash, veggies or salad.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 366kcal
Ingredients
- 4 center-cut bone-in pork chops 3/4-inch to 1-inch thick, about 1 pound each
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 ½ cups plus 2 tablespoons pineapple juice
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional garnish: fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F (200C).
- In a large measuring cup or bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, honey, brown sugar, vinegar, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of pepper.
- Season pork chops with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat about 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes. Swirl to coat the pan. Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for about 1 more minute.
- Add chops to the skillet and sear on both sides until brown (about 2-3 minutes per side). Remove chops to a plate and set aside.
- Pour off fat from the pan. Add pineapple juice mixture to the pan and simmer over high heat for about 6-10 minutes, or until the glaze is reduced to about 1 cup. I like to use a wooden spoon to scrape up the bits from the bottom of the pan as I occasionally stir, which gives the glaze so much great flavor!
- Add pork chops back to the skillet with the glaze, toss to coat, and place entire skillet in the oven. Bake chops for approximately 6-10 minutes (depending on the thickness of the chops) or until meat is cooked through (reaching an internal temperature of 145 degrees).
- Allow the meat to rest for about 3-5 minutes and then garnish with fresh parsley just before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 366kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 69mg | Potassium: 629mg | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin C: 9.3mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1.1mg