WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS
🔥 Perfect sear (thanks to a sugar-spice crust)
🍯 Sticky-sweet glaze (with a hint of garlicky depth)
⏱ Ready before takeout (seriously, just 20 mins!)
Bonus: Uses pantry staples you already own!
🍽 INGREDIENTS (Serves 4)
âś… The Chops
- 4 bone-in pork chops (1″ thick)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
âś… The Glaze
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp maple syrup (or honey)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (balances sweetness!)
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional kick)
Garnish: Fresh thyme or rosemary
👩🍳 STEP-BY-STEP (Foolproof!)
1. Sugar-Spice Crust
- Pat chops dry. Mix brown sugar + spices, rub all over pork.
2. Sear to Perfection
- Heat skillet over medium-high. Add 1 tbsp oil.
- Sear chops 3-4 mins per side until golden (don’t move them!). Remove.
3. Glaze Magic
- Reduce heat. Melt butter, sauté garlic 30 sec.
- Add broth, syrup, vinegar. Simmer 2 mins until syrupy.
- Return chops, spoon glaze over. Cook 1 min to glaze.
đź’ˇ PRO TIPS
🔸 No bone-in? Use thick-cut boneless (reduce cook time by 1 min/side).
🔸 Double the glaze if you’re a sauce lover (you won’t regret it).
🔸 Rest 5 mins before serving—keeps juices inside!
Pair With: Garlic mashed potatoes + roasted Brussels sprouts