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Brown Sugar Pork Chops

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Time: 35 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

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These Brown Sugar Pork Chops make for such a delicious main dish! As you slice into the juicy, tender chops, you're going to be blown away by just how tantalizing the garlicky, buttery, brown sugary sauce is that's drizzled on top. Brown Sugar Pork Chops are phenomenal next to your favorite sides, but could also make for a superb sandwich. It's safe to say you can't go wrong with this slab of pork!

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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 4 (4-ounce) pork chops, bone-in
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
  • lemon wedges, to taste, for garnish

Directions

Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Step 2 -In a large oven-safe pan over medium heat, add the oil.

Step 3 -Season both sides of each of the pork chops with the salt and the pepper.

Step 4 -Add the seasoned pork chops in a single layer in the hot oil and cook until they are browned, about 4 minutes per side.

Step 5 -Transfer the browned pork chops to a plate and cover with foil to keep themwarm.

Step 6 -Melt the butter in the same pan.

Step 7 -Add the garlic, the brown sugar, and the Italian seasoning to the melted butter and cook, stirring constantly, about 30 seconds.

Step 8 -Add the browned pork chops to the pan and spoon the butter mixture over them.

Step 9 -Place the pan in the oven and bake the pork chops until they reach an internal temperature of at least 145 degrees F, about 10-12 minutes.

Step 10 -Spoon the sauce over the pork chops and then sprinkle with the extra parsley.

Step 11 -Serve the pork chops garnished with the lemon wedges.

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