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Brown Sugar Pork Chops

Brined pork chops are seasoned, seared, and coated in a sweet, tangy garlic glaze.

$1.27per serving $
52 minstart to table
4servings

AmericanHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinners

Ingredients

  • 4 bone-in-pork chops
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup kosher salt
  • 4 cups warm water
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 cup ice cubes
  • 1 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp each ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp each ground mustard
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp each dried parsley
  • 1 pinch 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Steps

  1. Stir the warm water, kosher salt, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, and vinegar in a large bowl, then add the ice.
  2. Brine the pork chops for 15 minutes, then pat them dry.
  3. Mix the paprika, cumin, mustard, remaining brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, lemon juice, parsley, red pepper flakes, and cornstarch in a small bowl.
  4. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chops for 4 minutes per side.
  5. Lower the heat, cover the skillet, and cook for 5 to 8 minutes, until the chops reach 145 F.
  6. Pour in the glaze and simmer for 3 minutes, turning the chops to coat them.
  7. Rest the chops for 3 minutes before serving.

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