Description
Mouthwatering brown sugar pork chops blend sweet and savory flavors for a memorable meal. Succulent meat caramelizes with rich brown sugar glaze, promising a delightful dinner you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 4 thick 1-inch pork chops
Seasonings and Sugars:
- 4 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
Liquids and Fats:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), ensuring even temperature distribution for consistent cooking.
- Lightly oil a large baking pan to prevent sticking and promote easy cleanup.
- Arrange pork chops in a single layer within the prepared baking pan, ensuring they do not overlap.
- Sprinkle brown sugar evenly across the surface of each pork chop, creating a caramelizing layer.
- Place a pat of butter on top of each pork chop, allowing it to melt and enhance flavor during cooking.
- Drizzle soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce over the meat, distributing the liquid evenly for maximum flavor infusion.
- Cover the baking pan tightly with aluminum foil to trap moisture and prevent excessive browning.
- Bake the covered pan for 40 minutes, allowing the pork chops to cook slowly and become tender.
- Remove the foil and return the pan to the oven, continuing to bake for an additional 20 minutes.
- Check for doneness by verifying the pork chops have turned a rich golden brown and reached the proper internal temperature.
Notes
- Choose thick-cut pork chops for juicier results that stay tender during baking.
- For a low-carb version, substitute brown sugar with monk fruit sweetener or erythritol to reduce sugar content.
- Pat pork chops dry before seasoning to help brown sugar and sauces caramelize perfectly.
- Let pork chops rest 5-10 minutes after cooking to lock in moisture and ensure even flavor distribution.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg