BROWN SUGAR GLAZED PORK CHOPS

• 4 bone-in pork chops (1″ thick)

• ½ tsp salt & pepper

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp paprika

✅ The Glaze

• ¼ cup brown sugar

• 2 tbsp honey

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

✅ Garnish

• Fresh thyme or parsley

👩🍳 STEP-BY-STEP

1. Sear the Chops

1. Pat chops dry, season with spices.

2. Heat skillet over medium-high, cook chops 3-4 mins per side until golden. Remove.

2. Make the Glaze

1. In same pan, reduce heat to medium.

2. Whisk all glaze ingredients, simmer 2 mins until thickened.

3. Glaze & Serve

1. Return chops to pan, spoon glaze over. Cook 1-2 mins to caramelize.

2. Garnish with herbs.

💡 PRO TIPS

🔸 Extra juicy? Let chops rest 5 mins before serving.
🔸 No honey? Maple syrup works too!
🔸 Double glaze? Make 1.5x the recipe for saucy chops.