Description
Indulge in tender pork chops with a luxurious caramelized glaze, enhanced by hints of garlic and thyme for a comforting yet gourmet meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pork chops, bone-in
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Season both sides of the pork chops generously with salt and pepper.
- Sear the pork chops in the skillet, cooking each side for 4-5 minutes until browned.
- Mix the brown sugar, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and minced garlic in a bowl until smooth.
- Add the sauce over the seared pork chops, lower the heat, and simmer for 5-7 minutes until the glaze thickens.
- Serve the pork chops on a platter, garnished with fresh thyme if desired.
Notes
Marinate the pork chops in the glaze for added flavor. Cook them in an air fryer or oven for healthier options.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chop
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: pork chops, caramelized, savory, dinner, easy recipe