Directions
- 1Preheat oven to 350ºF.
- 2In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- 3Remove pork chops from package and rub seasoning mixture over all sides.
- 4Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium flame until shimmering, then add pork chops.
- 5Cook chops for about 5 minutes on each side, until nicely browned.
- 6If chops are thicker than one inch, transfer skillet to preheated oven for another 5-10 minutes.
- 7Test chops with a meat thermometer; internal temperature should reach 145ºF.
- 8Dredge chops through the thick sauce in the pan before serving
Ingredients
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 0.5 tsp cayenne powder
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 4 thick cut boneless pork chops
Equipment
ovenoven-safe skilletsmall bowlmeat thermometer
Tips
- Use dark brown sugar
- Use smoked paprika for an extra smoky finish
- Use center-cut boneless pork chops that are about ¾ inch thick
- If chops are greater than one-inch thick, finish cooking in a preheated oven at 350ºF for 5-10 minutes
- Test chops with a meat thermometer to ensure internal temperature has reached 145ºF
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