1-Get ready to make this Brown Sugar Glazed Pork Chops recipe that’s ready in about 20 minutes and full of that sweet and savory flavor everyone loves. Start by preparing your ingredients: measure out the light brown sugar, light soy sauce, water, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels for a great sear, and season them with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

2-Next, in a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, soy sauce, water, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce to form the glaze, then set it aside. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat and add the pork chops. Fry them for about 3 minutes per side until a nice crust forms and they’re nearly cooked through.

3-Stack the pork chops with their fat strips aligned and sear until deep golden and the fat is rendered, then remove them from the pan and let them rest. Lower the heat to medium, melt the unsalted butter in the pan, and pour in the whisked sauce. Stir and simmer for 4-5 minutes until it thickens to a thin caramel consistency, then add the resting juices from the pork and simmer for another 30 seconds to re-thicken.

4-Finally, add the pork chops back into the pan, coat them well in the glaze, and serve with extra glaze on top. Remember, pork chops finish cooking while resting and reach a safe internal temperature of 145°F (63°C). For more sweet recipe ideas, try our strawberry crinkle cookies for a fun dessert twist.