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Flavorful Brown Sugar Garlic Pork Chops

Delightful oven-baked pork chops enhanced with a tangy apple cider glaze, combining simple ingredients for maximum flavor.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 Bone-in pork chops (about 1 inch thick, 6 oz each)
  • 1/3 cup Brown sugar (packed for best results)
  • 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 cup Apple cider (use fresh cider for optimal flavor)
  • 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar (adjust for taste)
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil (for gluing flavors together)
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon Dried thyme (optional, enhances the herb flavor)
  • 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter (optional, adds richness if desired)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt, pepper, and dried thyme if using. Let rest at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, minced garlic, apple cider, apple cider vinegar, and olive oil. Adjust acidity with more vinegar if desired.
  4. Place the pork chops in a single layer in a baking dish. Brush half of the glaze over the top and edges of each chop. Reserve the remaining glaze for basting.
  5. Bake for 20 minutes. At the 10-minute mark, remove the dish briefly and brush chops with the remaining glaze.
  6. Check doneness with a meat thermometer; pork chops should reach 145°F (63°C). If no thermometer is available, cut into the thickest part to ensure juices run clear and the meat is slightly pink but not raw.
  7. Optional: Remove chops from oven, dot with butter, spoon pan juices over the top, and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Allow pork chops to rest at room temperature before cooking for even cooking. Use a meat thermometer for accuracy.

  • Author: jayne
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: None

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: pork chops, brown sugar, garlic, apple cider, oven-baked