These brown sugar baked pork chops are tender, juicy, and coated in a sweet-savory glaze with just the right touch of spice. Simple ingredients, minimal prep, and big flavor straight from the oven.
⏱ Time Required
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Prep: 10 minutes
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Bake: 25–30 minutes
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Total: ~40 minutes
🍽 Servings
4 servings
🍳 Ingredients
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4 bone-in pork chops (¾–1 inch thick)
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3 tbsp brown sugar
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp paprika
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½ tsp onion powder
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½ tsp dried thyme (optional)
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the Oven
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Lightly grease a baking dish.
2️⃣ Season the Pork Chops
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Pat pork chops dry with paper towels.
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Rub with olive oil on both sides.
3️⃣ Make the Brown Sugar Rub
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In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, thyme, salt, and pepper.
4️⃣ Bake
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Rub seasoning evenly over pork chops.
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Arrange chops in the baking dish.
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Bake 25–30 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
5️⃣ Rest & Serve
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Let pork chops rest 5 minutes before serving.
🍽 Texture & Flavor
✔ Juicy and tender
✔ Sweet-savory glaze
✔ Light caramelized crust
✔ Kid-approved
⭐ Tips & Variations
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Extra juicy: Cover with foil for first 15 minutes
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Spicy kick: Add cayenne or chili flakes
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Boneless chops: Reduce cook time to 20–22 minutes
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Skillet finish: Broil 2–3 minutes for extra color
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Low-sugar: Reduce brown sugar by half
📊 Nutrition (Approx. per serving)
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Calories: 360
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Carbs: 12g
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Fat: 18g
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Protein: 34g
