Pork chops get a bad rap for being dry, tough, hockey-puck-like pieces of meat that no one gets excited about, but this Glazed Pork Chops recipe is guaranteed to change your mind. These boneless pork chops are tender, juicy, and done in just a few minutes, which makes them perfect for weeknight dinners. What’s the secret? Cooking the pork chops fast and coating the pork chops in a smoky, spicy, sugar glaze helps hold in the moisture. So you can stop looking. You’ve found the best pork chop recipe and the last one you’ll ever need!
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Ingredients for Glazed Pork Chops
The best part about this pork chop recipe is the incredible flavor you get with just a few simple ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need to make this delicious and juicy boneless brown sugar glazed pork chop recipe:
- Pork Chops: You’ll need boneless pork chops for this recipe to make sure they cook through in the quick cook time and before the glaze burns. Aim for pork chops that are about ¾-inch thick.
- Brown Sugar: Brown sugar is the base of the spice rub and is the magic ingredient that transforms into a glaze when it combines with the pork juices and heat. Use dark brown sugar for this recipe.
- Spices: A simple mix of cayenne pepper, garlic, paprika, salt, and black pepper creates a deliciously savory and slightly spicy flavor that perfectly balances the sweetness of the brown sugar. You can use smoked paprika for an extra smoky finish!
- Olive Oil: You can use olive oil or your favorite cooking oil for this recipe. The oil helps the pork chops achieve a nice sear in the hot skillet.
What Kind of Pork Chops to Use
This pork chop recipe works best with center-cut boneless pork chops that are about ¾ inch thick. Thin-cut pork chops will cook too quickly and will likely dry out. Bone-in pork chops take much longer to cook, and the glaze will likely burn by the time the pork chops cook through. So, stick to center-cut boneless pork chops for best results!
If you don’t like pork chops, you can make a similar recipe with pre-cooked ham steaks or chicken thighs. See my Glazed Ham Steaks recipe and Sweet and Spicy Chicken Thighs for reference.
Air Fryer Glazed Pork Chops
This brown sugar glazed pork chop recipe is undoubtedly best cooked in a hot skillet where direct contact with the hot pan creates a perfect thick glaze, but you can make these pork chops in an air fryer if needed. Just keep in mind that the glaze will not be as thick and sticky as the pan fry method.
To make these boneless pork chops in an air fryer, follow these instructions:
- Coat the pork chops in a thin layer of oil before coating in the spice mix.
- Preheat the air fryer to 420ºF for five minutes.
- Add the pork chops and cook at 420ºF for 7 minutes. Flip the pork chops and cook for an additional 8 minutes.
- Use a meat thermometer to make sure the internal temperature of the pork has reached 145ºF, adding additional time if needed.
Make sure to use boneless center-cut pork chops that are approximately ¾-inch thick. The cook time will increase with a thicker pork chop and decrease with a thinner pork chop.
What to Serve with Glazed Pork Chops
Pork chops are a classic comfort food, so comfort food side dishes are a natural match. Comfort food recipes like Mashed Potatoes, Mac and Cheese, Green Bean Casserole, Fried Cabbage, or Collard Greens would be awesome. If you want to go with something lighter, Roasted Broccoli, Honey Mustard Broccoli Salad, Grilled Vegetable Pasta Salad, or even an Apple Dijon, and Kale Salad would be great.
Sweet and Spicy Glazed Pork Chops
Servings 4Ingredients
- 1/4 cup brown sugar ($0.12)
- 1/2 tsp cayenne powder ($0.05)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder ($0.05)
- 1/2 tsp paprika ($0.05)
- 1/2 tsp salt ($0.05)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper ($0.05)
- 2 Tbsp olive oil ($0.32)
- 4 thick cut boneless pork chops ($5.97)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Remove the pork chops from their package and rub the seasoning mixture over all sides of each chop. The moisture from the meat will help the seasoning to adhere to the surface.
- Heat olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over a medium flame. When the oil begins to shimmer, add the pork chops. Cook the chops for about 5 minutes on each side, until nicely browned.
- If your chops are greater than one-inch thick, transfer the skillet to the preheated oven for another 5-10 minutes to finish cooking. Test the chops with a meat thermometer to make sure the internal temperature has reached 145ºF. Cook longer if needed.
- Dredge the chops through the thick sauce in the bottom of the pan just before serving.
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How to Make Glazed Pork Chops – Step By Step Photos
In a small bowl stir together 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, and some freshly cracked pepper.
Rub the spice mix over both sides of four thick-cut boneless pork chops. The moisture from the meat will dissolve the sugar and help the spices adhere to the surface.
Heat 2 Tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until the oil is shimmering. Place the chops in the pan and cook on each side for about 5 minutes or until browned.
Depending on the thickness of the chops, you may need to transfer the skillet to the oven (only if using an oven-safe skillet) to finish cooking. These chops were about an inch thick and were cooked through once browned on both sides. If any thicker you may need to finish in a 350ºF oven for 5-10 minutes to make sure the internal temperature reaches 145ºF.
Dredge the pork chops in the glaze that has formed in the skillet before serving. You can also tilt the skillet and scoop it up with a spoon, then drizzle it over the chops.
😍😍😍 This glazed pork chops recipe has me mesmerized!
I added a little chopped parsley to the brown sugar glazed pork chops just for kicks (or color, actually), but it’s not necessary for flavor!
Delicious unique tasting chops! I actually cut the cayenne in half and it is still a little spicy, so this one is for the spice lovers! Next time I think I’ll sub smoked paprika for a little more dimension on the flavor. I made these with the roasted sweet potato rainbow salad from this site and it was a fantastic meal!
Love this
Can I make the seasoning in advance, say the night before?
That should be just fine!
The recipe was quick and easy to throw together but it didn’t have as much stickiness or sweetness considering how much brown sugar was used.
Family loved it… including the toddler! (I did leave the cayenne out for the toddler)
Beyond simple and delicious. My family loved it
Pretty good, actually. And easy to make as well.
Absolutely no flavour!
First time I made these they turned out like hockey pucks- my fault for cooking them too long. This time I subbed smoked paprika and was very careful with the cooking time I checked with a meat thermometer and pulled them right off at 145. I doubled the seasonings for extra sauce. They were delicious and actually juicy!
This recipe is very tasty and a big hit with my family of 8. I want to commend the creator for their perfect measurements. I’ve never had such a well crafted recipe before. No waste, and everything is coated evenly.
Used your recipe as a guidline.put my spin on it …I must say they were moist and tasty…sweet and spicy.i used hotter spices in mine.thanks for the idea..
Is there any way to prevent burning the sugar?
Sounds like the heat should be lowered a bit. :)
The best porch chops u can make rasy snd super delicious
What if we don’t have an oven safe skillet?
You can try cooking a little longer on the stove top, but you just have to be careful because it can overcook quickly with that direct heat.
I don’t have brown sugar can I use white sugar if not what can I substitute
Hi Megan, To make your own light brown sugar, mix 1/4 cup of granulated white sugar with 1 teaspoon of molasses or maple syrup. If you don’t have those, try pancake syrup or honey.
Wow that rub was delicious. I cooked it on the BBQ. I left out the cayenne though, too spicy for my toddler. When he’s older I’ll put the cayenne in.
Yummy 😋
I’ve loved every recipe from this website except for this one. It’s just a recipe for burnt sugar, should have realized before attempting.
Thumbs up for this recipe. My family enjoyed the pork chops with roasted potatoes and cauliflower. Thank you
This is the #1 requested option for chops at my house! And thank you for putting the recipe toward the top for those of us who want to just check the ingredients list quickly and the “jump to recipe” button doesn’t always work for me
My family said that these pork chops were amazing. I cooked mine in my electric skillet, bone-in pork chops. Thank you
Your Pork chops looks very good, but I am always somewhat disappointed when I can see you have garnished your dish with a fresh herb, but you neglect to mention what the herb is you have used.
Hi Marcy, I often add parsley just for visual appeal just because I have it on hand, but it’s not something I would have bought specifically for that recipe. If it’s not something I’ve added to actually flavor the dish, I will not list it in the ingredient list so that people won’t think that they need to buy it for the recipe. Feel free to garnish your recipes with whatever you have on hand!
Is there some way these can be done completely in the oven? I’m wondering if a preheated cast iron pan would work. I have breathing issues which makes stove top frying/browning (and resulting smoke) a problem.
You can absolutely do this in the oven, though you should be very careful not to burn yourself, especially with heavy cast iron. When flipping the chops, take the whole pan out of the oven and close the door ASAP. Opening an oven door, even for a few seconds, can significantly decrease the temperature, by up to 50 degrees or more. XOXO
These turned out GORGEOUS. I thought I didn’t like pork chops but they came out perfectly tender and the glaze is to die for. I tossed some broccoli in the leftover pan sauce and served over rice.
Sorry about second comment. I made the pork chops few days ago with this recipe and they were out of this world delicious. That’s why I was asking about using this same recipe for chicken. Thank you
Can this recipe also be used on chicken and cooked the same way?
It can, indeed! Sweet and Spicy Glazed Chicken
I made a couple tweeks but it came out DELICIOUS! I intended to grill the chops. I used the olive oil in the glaze to bind the ingredients into a paste. Just thought it might work better on the grill that way as I seared the chops before applying. Otherwise followed the recipe. So good. Best grilled chops ever!
So delicious! I brined my pork chops first (in 4 cups of water, 1/4 cup kosher salt) for a few hours in the fridge. I left out the cayenne but otherwise followed the recipe exactly. My 9-year old loved!
This was absolutely fantastic! My chops were just over an inch thick, so i browned one side and then flipped and stuck them right in the oven for about 6 minutes while i steamed veggies. My husband thoroughly enjoyed it and we agreed it’s going in the rotation!
My son prepared this dish and served in with asparagus and sweet red and yellow peppers over a bed of fluffy rice. It was delicious.
I’ve tried this recipe several times now and fail everytime. The sauce and idea of the sounds is amazing so I want to know what I’m doing wrong! My sauce comes out like a hockey puck everytime. The taste is there but its never a sauce to enjoy. It’s almost the second I spoon it out of the pan, its hard as a rock.
That sounds like the heat was a bit too high. :) What’s happening is that the sugars are cooking down too much and you’re basically making candy. That being said, this one doesn’t make much of a sauce, it should be more like a sticky glaze. Try lowing the heat a bit next time and see if that gives better results. Every piece of cookware transmits heat a little differently, so it can sometimes be a game of trial and error.
Made these tonight and hubby loved them-I’m a vegetarian. Thanks for helping me feed my family when I have to ask strangers in the grocery store how to select meat! Lol. Your recipes are my go to for vegetarian and non vegetarian 🥰
This is a different spin on pork chops that I love. I’ve also used this recipe on my country style spare ribs too. I was tired of the same flavoring every single time.
I make these quite often, my family loves them!! Such a wonderful and easy dish!!
This recipe is amazing! I doubled the cayenne and black pepper amounts and we loved it. It was so fast and easy. Will be part of our meal rotation, thank you for this great recipe!
I have made these chops twice! This is the 3rd time! They have always turned out tender and juicy!! Thanks for the recipe!!
So effortlessly delicious!! Took next to nothing to prepare and would definitely be one of the few pork chop dinners I’d consider impressing company with! Thanks for another hit, Beth!
I made this last night and they were the best pork chops I ever made! Usually I dry them out but so moist and delicious, I followed the recipe as is except I let the chill in a brine in the frig for 30 minutes. I get mine extra thick from Costco so I had to bake in the oven for 5 or 6 minutes. Thanks!
Serra…when making extra glaze, will you please explain what you mean by put in an extra tin pan? It sounds like a great idea but I’m not that handy in the kitchen and your response has me a bit confused. ALSO, does extra liquid of some sort, need to be added during the process of making extra glaze?
I think she just means a thin metal pan. And if you want extra glaze, adding a bit of water to your metal pan and then kinda of “stirring” everything a bit in the pan to mix the water in with the juices that are already in the pan would probably get the job done. I would add about a fourth of a cup at a time, maybe. And if your chops are done and you don’t have enough juice in the pan, take the chops out of the pan and cover them before adding the extra water. Then you can either put the skillet back on the stove or into the oven/grill without have to worry about cooking them too much.
*That’s just what I’d do, and I’m just a basic follow the recipe kind of cook.*
Made these tonight. Yum! I used chili powder instead of cayenne pepper. made au gratin potatoes and green beans as sides.
Wow, these were so easy and delicious! I could (and probably will) eat the sauce left in the pan with a spoon. Will definitely be making these again!
Hi! Super excited to try this recipe! I am wondering if it’s possible to cook the pork chops coated with the sugar/spice rub using a sous vide machine and just finish it on the pan?
I’m not sure, unfortunately I’ve never used the sous vide method, so I’m not sure how it would turn out.
Perfect balance of sweet and spicy and very delicious! Adding this as a staple to my meal plan. Thank you!!!
Stellar!! I have tried many recipes and this was the best!! I had 2 inch thick bone in chops. The best I ever had!! Thank you!!
Best time I made this was with 2 inch boneless pork chops which worried me because I normally get 1 inch. I seared each side for 4 mins in a skillet then put in a large tin pan and sprinkled extra seasoning and put them in the grill to finish cooking at 450 indirect heat. However, these were really thick and not cooked inside so I put on the actual grill for a few mins on each side direct heat until cooked then back in the pan with the juices for a few more mins. The pork chops were so juicy and flavorful. I highly recommend doing this. Especially if you don’t like to use your oven in the summer. Delicious!! Highly recommend!
THIS IS THE BEST RECIPE FOR PORK CHOPS I HAVE EVER MADE!! This is how I will make pork chops from now on. It is absolutely amazing and so tasty!! Thanks so much for sharing this!
Made these, best pork chops ever!!
Delicious! Family favorite. Question: didn’t have much glaze… any thoughts on how to fix for next time?
I always make extra seasoning. Save some and after your are done cooking in skillet, put in a tin pan and sprinkle the extra seasoning on it. Put in the oven or grill for a few mins and a good amount of sauce / juice will go to the bottom of the pan and you will have more then enough. It is hard to get a good amount of sauce just cooked in a skillet.
Family favorite 😋
We loved these!!!
The pork came out nice and tender, but the only problem was that the sauce began to caramelize too quickly before the meat was done, leading to the sauce burning in the pan. I had to finish them in the oven; the sauce with all the flavor burned leaving me with nothing to top the pork with. Be sure to use a nonstick pan for this.
This was so good, easy and budget friendly. Loved it
shit was good
I’m trying this recipe based on your review only lmao
Finally a real review haha
I was iffy about this until I read your review. Now I’m definitely trying it! 😂
indeed Elijah, the shit was really good. I second this opinion.
This sold me on it!
Easy to make extremely tasty.
This is excellent!! Used this on chicken breast because that’s just what I had, and it was absolutely delicious. So easy, highly recommend!!
Made this for the first time tonight and major success! The only thing I skipped entirely was the cayenne pepper since husband and I dislike anything even mildly spicy. I added onion powder instead and doubled the garlic. The chops were tender, the glaze was sweet and garlicky, and my notoriously picky husband loved them.
I Love this recipe! Since I don’t use oil, I Baked them…and they turned out Awesome!! I doubled the seasoning and packed both sides, put it on a rack (on top of a cookie sheet lined with foil) and baked at 400° until done. It got a really nice glaze on it, was tender…and my husband and I loved it! It was such a nice change of pace for pork chops. We do tend to like spicy food..and this was just right. Got that lil burn to the tongue and lips, but not to the throat so much. That’s one of the things we really liked about it…plus the sweet was a nice touch. I enjoy sweet & spicy. I’m happy to say…Not too sweet. Pretty well balanced seasoning! This is one I will make over and over! Thanks for the wonderful recipe!!!!
For us, this was a miss, overall. It wasn’t without merit though. It was fast and easy to make, very much a pantry dish. I cooked solely on the stovetop and had zero issues with burning. It was on the table in 20 minutes, which included a resting period for the pork.
I did feel the flavor was a bit bland, considering the reviews and comments about the flavor and being zingy and spicy.
I would say that if you like sweet pork chops, you’ll probably like this.
OMG….this recipe is amazing!!! My daughter gave it the thumbs up, and believe me that is a compliment. I can’t wait to try it with chicken!
Made this for the first time and it came out amazing. The only thing I did different was after the chops were done, I deglazed the fond with a little white wine and thickened the sauce with a touch of flour (I was out of cornstarch). The sauce was nice and thick and really stuck to the chops. I will be making it again!!!
Great and super simple! I didn’t have any cayenne in the kitchen, so used some red pepper flakes and gave it a nice kick still!
My pork chops keep turning out tuff, suggestions?
Tough pork chops are the result of overcooking, so I would try cooking for less time on each side next time. Unfortunately stove tops and cookware can be extremely variable, so settings and cook times are rarely exact. It’s just one of those things you have to develop a feel for. :)
Just made this tonight and my family loved it! I added honey right before putting the chops in the oven and it was great!
Happy to hear it Alicia! It’s great when it’s a win for all.
Hi! Can anyone suggest how to use this recipe on bone in chops?
Amazing✔️Awesome✔️Juicy✔️Tender✔️ Sweet n Spicy ✔️✔️😍 I’m n love w this recipe! I had to substitute n tweet it a lil w only what I had but Absolutely Amazing turnout!! Especially since I’m jus learning to cook. I used Heinz ketchup Worresshirre sauce Tabasco Habanero sauce Brown Sugar Frank’s Hot sauce Fresh Chop Garlic and a dash of Paprika!! Then baked them for 30-35mins(thick bone-in chops) and the sauce was soo Amazing 😍mouth watering with jus the right amount of Sweet n Spicy!!! Definitely cleaned plates tonight 😍😍 Thanks for sharing!!
Thank you so much Nicole!!
This was great!! Next time I’ll cut back a little on the cayenne. I didn’t not have any issues burning the pork chops, only my mouth. Lol. Loved the sweet, spicy and smoky flavor though. I used smoked paprika.
Will definitely make again. Thanks for sharing.
Oh no! Glad you still liked it Cindy!
Thanks so much for sharing this!!
I love this recipe so much, but i keep burning it! Ive used different ovens with the same result each time, brown sugar from the black lagoon. My spice rub insists on burning almost as soon as it touches the pan, even though ive tried turning it down to closer to medium low it still burns. I wouldnt mind being able to enjoy this the way its meant to, im just glad my SO still loves the dish even when its burnt. (Porkchops dont come out burnt, if anything they come out undercooked)
What type of skillet are you using? And do you perhaps have an oven thermometer? They’re pretty reasonable and can be very helpful. In my previous house our oven ran 10 degrees hotter than what it was set at!
This is my favorite brown sugar pork chops recipe! The cayenne pepper really sets It Off! So good
I made these pork chops with the Smoky Roasted Sweet Potatoes as recommended in the post as well as the Honey Balsamic Carrots and it was hands down the best meal I’ve ever made in my life! It was smoky and sweet with just the right amount of heat. I couldn’t get enough! On a side note I used the Splenda brown sugar blend to cut down on the calories and it turned out wonderfully.
I made it and I didn’t use the full amount of cayenne and pepper. It was still a bit spicy. I cooked the pork in an iron skillet and it came out perfectly.
I made some more glaze with honey(2-3tblspns), a few table spoons of water in a small sauce pot. Thw was a bit liquidy and tasted good. I added about 2 tablespoons(or to taste) of remaining glaze from the iron skillet and dipped the pork in it and put it in the oven to finish cooking since I used thick pork. Then I drizzled the extra on the pork before serving. It came out delicious.
Yummy…..beth thanks for posting this article. I never try pork because i dont like its smell. But i must follow your tips.
Thanks,
john
Delicious recipe! Love the spicy & sweetness. 😊
I have made these several times and they are always amazing. I pan fry mine just enough to caramelize the brown sugar then bake it in the oven to finish cooking. They turn out so tender I can never just eat one. It is just myself in the house so I use a thicker cut chop ones that are about a 1 1/2 – 2 inches thick and just use 2 just as good the next day. 🙂
Hard to pan fry without burning. It smelled great but was way too spicy, it didn’t matter the glaze was a sweet flavor. I suck at pan frying to cook pork chops well so I had to put it in the oven on 350 to make sure it was cooked.
Not the greatest. At all. I’m not even willing to try it with less cayenne
Just made this! Didn’t use the cayenne pepper since I didn’t have any but I had no problems with them burning at all! I did 5 min on each side and then oven for about 4 min on each side. They came out so tender and delicious! Definitely keeping this one for the future!
i made this for my fiancee & my friend i had over for DINNER. i didnt have bread crumbs, so i crushed up some crackers & it worked out GREAT! everyone loved IT. i served it with mashed potatoes & green beans. delicious! will definitely make again.
Did not like at all. Too sweet, too dry. Wife couldn’t finish hers. Definitely not a keeper
I made these tonight for dinner and they were AWESOME! This recipe is definitely going into my meal rotation. It was fast and easy enough I could whip up dinner after getting home from work and that’s exactly the kind of recipe I need!
Thanks for sharing it! :)
I’ve never been able to successfully use this rub on porkchops and NOT burn them. Maybe I’m just not a great pork-chop cooker…who knows. But what I do know is that I took this rub and have been using it on salmon for a few years now and it is AMAZING. Since salmon cooks a lot quicker, it’s harder to burn the glaze unless you just way over cook the salmon. But seriously, this glaze on salmon has been a favorite in our house for a while. Just wish I could get it right on pork chops.
I dont think its burned its carmlization :)
Amazing recipe. They were so tender and sweet that my picky children even ate them!
I only used about 1/2 the cayenne and the flavor was awesome. Didn’t have an oven proof skillet, so I just put a lid on it for a bit. Made the glaze a bit watery, but it was still good. I’ll be making them again.
My husband and myself really love these chops..I don’t use much cayenne because I can’t tolerate it much heat..I will be making these tonight for my daughter who we are visiting..thanks for this easy and great tasting recipe
I thought these would be delicious but they were too spicy and I couldn’t taste the sweetness much. They were overcooked, therefore; very tough. I did not like the recipe.
If you liked the general flavor you could try cutting way down on the cayenne and not good them as long…?
was super fun to make :] great job explaining
I thought these would be delicious but they were too spicy and I couldn’t taste the sweetness much. They were overcooked, therefore; very tough. I did not like the recipe.
I so wanted to like these, but the amount of sugar means that it’s hard not to burn them, and then the heat is too low. The result was very tough even though I didn’t cook them very long. Next time (if there is one) I will be sure to brine the chops first to tenderize them. I think it would be delicious made with chicken thighs.
Can I use this on chicken?
This would work really well on chicken thighs. :)
Easy recipe tasty yum to eat. I took the tip
thin pork chops .
Do you have the nutrients for this recipe? Thanks.
Made it exactly as written. Both my husband and I loved them! Definitely will make again (and again…..).
So simple and good! Entire family enjoyed this recipe
Delicious! Used chili powder instead of cayenne and used smoked paprika. Absolutely a recipe I will be adding to the lineup!
I made this tonight and it was amazing. I actually followed the recipe for a change and it turned out so good. I DID end up finishing them in the oven and they were very moist and juicy. I paired it with a side of homemade rice pilaf and some corn….very good. Thank you so much for a lovely recipe.
I have made these many times! Sweet and spicy deliciousness!
I am a little confused it says preheat oven at 350 but it doesn’t say to put them in the oven. So after you brown them on each side for about 5 mins or so do you bake them in the oven ? If so how long
Yes, step four instructs you to transfer them to the oven, if needed, to have them finish cooking without over browning the outside. You’ll want an instant read meat thermometer to test the internal temperature. The cooking time can vary depending on your particular cookware and stove top.
Hello, can I make this with bone in pork chops?
Thank you
Yes, although cooking time may vary because bone-in cuts usually take a bit longer to heat through.
I was out of cayenne pepper, so substituted with chili powder. The chops were delicious!
I will definitely make them again. My husband said “this recipe is a keeper”!
Loved loved this recipe😋 I added chopped apple to bring it to a new level of deliciousness!
Sweet tangy and easy to make.
My chops were pretty thick so I did finish in the oven. 5 stars
I made this using thin boneless pork chops & only used the skillet. Not only is this recipe quick and easy, it’s delicious!! Sweet and spicy! Highly recommended.
Thank you for this tip! I have thin pork chops too and was nervous about over cooking them in the oven. I’m gonna go with the skillet only option and see how it goes. Thanks again! :)
These were amazing!! Sweet and a little spicy at the same time. Definitely will make this again!
These are excellent, very tasty.
This recipe was amazing! I served it to a large group of people and everyone loved it!
This was AMAZING!!!! Your recipes hace saved my life on more than one occasion! I usually buy meat at Albertsons because they will have a crazy “Buy one, Get two” sale, so I’ll stock up on all kinds of bulk miscellaneous meats and shove them in the freezer, promising myself I’ll figure out how to prepare them later. Every recipe I’ve tried from you has been tasty and the meat is ALWAYS juicy! I have a tendency to dry meat out, no matter how hard I try and no matter what it is! So thank you so much for your inspiration! And these pork chops, oh my goodness! I’ve never made pork chops so good! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Definitely a keeper! I made these with jasmine rice and steamed broccoli, delicious!
Would these work in a cast iron? It’s the only oven safe skillet I have at the moment.
It should work fine, but I’d lower the heat under the skillet a bit. Cast iron retains heat very well, so when you have your burner set lower the skillet will be a bit hotter than other types of cookware.
Think ill make these for my dads birthday tomorrow, He is a pork lover, I am sure he will enjoy these bad boys… Thanks for the recipe!
Im very excited to make this recipe. Im making it now. Got to get the brown sugar 👋 bye!
I never cook pork – but we had pork loin chops and this recipe was perfectly sweet and spicey, and super easy! The pork loin chops were thin, so I just cooked them in the pan for 5 minutes each side, and done! Quick and Easy, Juicy and Delicious! I will definitely be making this again! thank you!
I made these tonight, but added a little twist… bourbon, about a quarter cup with the last 10 minutes in the 350 oven…. amazing!!! Tender juicy, the taste was second to non.
I made these exactly as the recipe says and they were so so good. My family loved them! We never cook pork so I was excited to find a simple yummy recipe.
Love, love, love this recipe served with rice and extra sauce.
I can’t wait to try this recipe tonight! Looks so delicious!
Looks amazing! Can’t wait to try this tonight.
Great recipe! Very tasty.
I’m going to make it tonight but I don’t have cayenne powder what should I put instead?
You can leave it out, but then the pork chops won’t be spicy.
Very good!, I will make again!
I made these and added a little bit of honey with the olive oil. It was a great glaze and the pork chops were very juicy. Will definitely make again!
Made this recipe for my husband, tonight. Followed the recipe, except I added a dash of ginger powder to the rub and used bone-in chops. Didn’t use the stovetop – I cooked them in the oven for 15 mins on each side. He was very pleased and loved the kick the cayenne gave them. Will make again!
I’m going to try this tonight for dinner, hopenit becomes a family favorite
I don’t have an oven safe skillet.. can I transfer the chops and juiced to a preheated pan?
Yes, a sheet pan would probably be fine. :)
My family is always looking for bold flavor and these hit the mark. A great easy recipe. I brined my chops for an hour before cooking to ensure that juicy texture. You did not specify, but I used hot paprika for a little more punch. I also made a double recipe of the seasoning and I am glad I did because there was really nothing like in your picture to dredge the chops in. I added the little left over seasoning to the skillet and spooned over chops and served with a side of mac n cheese. Love this recipe.
Made these for dinner tonight and they were delicious! I agree that the small amount of Cayenne adds a lot of heat, but combined with the brown sugar it was so good!
Can you cook them just in the oven or do they need to be on the stove?
The quick heat of the skillet is what caramelizes the sugar and spices on the outside of the pork chops and keeps them juicy on the inside. They will turn out differently if baked.
Great recipe. Have made this once a week for the past 3 weeks and making then again tonight.
Bonne appétit
Question ….can i make these pork chops in my cr crockpot, and would they come out as yummy. inlove using my crockpot!!
They will not turn out the same, unfortunately. The crock pot is a wet heat environment, so you won’t get any of the caramelization that you would in a skillet.
Ummm Ummm Good! So easy to make and taste fantastic! Great during the week. Nice flavor!
I made this recipe because the comments were very good. I followed the recipe perfectly and mine turned out extremely spicy. I recommend none or very little Cayanne pepper. Whooo My mouth is still on fire.
This is a keeper and I never find recipes online that I actually like. Yummy and easy too make!!! Thank you for sharing!
These pork chops are amazing! The best ever!! Thank you for sharing!!
Do you recommend light or dark brown sugar?
I’ve made it with both types before and it works out well either way. :)
Just got a sous vide machine for Christmas so I’m going to cook them that way, then sear in a pan afterwards. I’ve had some wonderful results cooking meats this way lately! Thanks for the recipe! I’m serving the smokey sweet potatoes as my side :)
I have thin pork chops will the coking method changed?
They will cook very quickly, so just keep an eye on them in the skillet and flip them when they’re browned. You won’t need to bake them at the end because they will cook through in the skillet.
I made these pork chops for dinner this evening, they were delicious! I will be using this recipe in the future, thank you!
The brown sugar caramelized and left a black crust on the pork chops.
If not going for a spicy taste, what spices would you suggest?? Hubby can’t have spicy.
Just skip the cayenne and you should be good. :)
I didn’t have any oil so im using butter, i hope it turns out just as yummy!
Not enough brown sugar for recipe
Love this easy pork recipe! Really like the way your recipes print!!
Thanks!
Turned out exactly as described. These days, pork chops are so lean, I rec. cooking only 1-3 mins per side, the let them rest. Now oven needed. They had a nice sweet-hot Smokey, lingering taste. Great!
Enjoyed the chops. Only complaint is ‘cleanup. Soaking pan as I type.😊
Does cooking time increase if using bone-in chops?
Yes, absolutely. I’d use a meat thermometer to make sure the internal temperature reaches 140ºF.
Super simple and delicious.
Can you bake them only instead of pan frying first?
You probably won’t get the same browning action and the longer bake time needed to cook them through may end up making them tough. I’ve never tried it, though. That’s just my best guess. :)
Is there a substitute for brown sugar? As I don’t have any.
No, unfortunately, to achieve the correct texture you really need brown sugar.
My pork chops always burn and im cooking them on med. Is it the sugar?
Yes. I’d try lowering the heat. Unfortunately every range top is different and every skillet transmits heat a little differently as well, so recommended heat settings always have to be taken with a grain of salt. You do want the sugars to caramelize a bit, but if they are burning too quickly you can simply turn down the heat a bit so that they caramelize more slowly.
I don’t have any cayenne pepper. Basically I have brown sugar I have garlic I have salt I have pepper but that’s about it what can I do with this?
You can use those with this technique, but because you’re missing many of the ingredients, the end flavor will be quite different.
When do you put them in the oven and for how long cause it says pre heat to 350F
In step 4: If your chops are greater than one-inch thick, transfer the skillet to the preheated oven for another 5-10 minutes to finish cooking. Test the chops with a meat thermometer to make sure the internal temperature has reached 145ºF. Cook longer if needed.
I’m going to try these tonight! I have no cayenne powder, so I’m using smoked paprika. I also added a dash of cinnamon. Finger crossed that I don’t screw them up.
I love these, but I still can’t figure out the best side to go with them.
I would keep it simple with something like mashed potatoes and green beans. :)
I had super thin pork chops (seriously, like paper… Never again!) so mine turned out very dry but the flavor was awesome and I’ll definitely try the recipe on some thicker chops next time.
We loved this recipie! Something about brown sugar and pork is so good together, when I saw this, I knew it would be a hit. Definitely a new favorite rotating meal. Thank you!
Very tasty. I had prepared 8 pieces of pork loin chops. I definitely suggest to double the spices and brown sugar as there was very little glaze. I went ahead and prepared more brown sugar /spices to bits remained in pain with oil to make a sauce. Spooned over top and broiled in oven for 10 mins. A true hit and will be making this again.
Grilled mine under the broiler. 10 minuets total!
Great idea and worked perfectly Gayle!
Tried this tonight. Not happy. Had bone in and burned more than I wanted.
These were amazing! My husband and I bother loved them and so easy. It took about an extra 20minin the oven for mine but they were quite thick. This is my go to way of fixing our pork chops now.
This recipe was delicious! I used Bone In chops from Trader Joe’s and they were super thick so oven time ended up being about 30 minutes! It was well worth and me and the fam LOVED it
I have made these a few times now, and my hubby and I love them! Very easy to make, and the brown sugar with the spices all comes together perfectly! Thank you for a great recipe! A+!!
Why oven on?
To bake them for a few minutes at the end to make sure they are cooked through (step #4). If you have thinner chops you may not need to.
Honestly, I thought these were terrible. I ended up using A1 steak sauce after all said and done. The sauce was flavorless. Positive side, my chops were juicy
My family doesn’t eat meat without A1 sauce. These chops earned a no-sauce-needed rating, and are now my go-to recipe. I used thin, boneless pork chops, seared 3 minutes per side, and they turned out perfectly.
I made the mistake of not Reading Recipe Correctly,being in a Hurry Up & Rush Mode. Lol
I Simply just Added All ur Recipe Ingriedients & followed Majority Directions except I put Pork Chops Straight into Oven & Covered w/ Foil.
Baked for 20-25 mins on 350° .
They came out just as Tender & Juicy.
Going to try Fried in Skillet this evening though.
Thank you so much for Recipe.
God Bless & Keep On Cookn’.
I made it for lunch. It was very delicious and very easy to make.
Can I use granulated sugar instead of brown sugar?
That may change the way they turn out in both flavor and the consistency of the glaze. Brown sugar has molasses in it which provides extra flavor and moisture.
I decided to make these because they seemed pretty easy and I happened to have all the ingredients. They were quick, easy, and delicious. They had a little bit of spice, but not too much. Would recommend.
Made these tonight and my boys and I loved them! I brined them for a couple of hours before cooking like other reviewers suggested – made a big difference in moistness. Mine were about an inch thick and did not need finishing in the oven. Will definitely make again!
IT was delicious. Cooked on electric. Just browned the pork for 3 min on each side It was getting to hot. Finished off in oven Sauce was delicious. Wish there was more to go on it
Just made this for dinner. I couldn’t stand to waste the delicious pan sauce that was left over, so I threw some balsamic vinegar in it and tossed with mixed greens and dried cranberries… omg delicious!
Not a comment but a question, can i use vegetable if i dont have olive oil?
Yes, you can. :)
I made these for the first time today and they came out beautifully moist and delicious! Paired with baked potatoes and cheesy veggie medley -my family loved it! Thanks! :D
Thanks so much for your help. I felt for sure there had to be a way to get the same grill effect without having to fire up the outdoor grill each time.
This sounds delicious. Going to try it out tonight!
This recipe is a treasure! I rarely make pork at home because it tends to be so dry. I decided to brine the pork chops, as someone suggested here, and it turns out really good, tender and spicy and sweet. Just use 3 tbsp of salt for 4 cups of water to brine, otherwise the meat can be salty.
Super good recipe!!
My husband loves this and wants to use the sauce on deep fried chicken wings. Is there a way to make just the sauce? Not sure how the consistency would be if I just put it in a skillet.
The first time I made this was about a month ago and since then we’ve had these about 3 times. My husband ask Fred all the time so I think it will become a weekly meal! And it’s so affordable!
my family loves this seasoning mix. we like to do it with ham steaks on the stove with fried eggs & potatoes.
The basics of this are great and I enjoyed it., but I found that it lacked the spicy for my personal tastes so I changed it up a bit and loved it. Thought I’d post it here since I got the inspiration from here:
I brined the pork for starters, just because it makes cooking very forgiving, even if you go a bit along cooking your pork is still moist. Typical brine, 4 cups water, 1/4 cup salt. I also put in 2 tablespoons chopped garlic since I didn’t have garlic powder for later in recipe. I let it set for 4 hours, but anywhere between 1 to 6 hours should work.
I kicked up the paprika and cayenne to 1 tsp each for more spice.
After the sear(just got a nice sear on both sides, didn’t cook fully) , I tossed the pork into a separate pan the oven to cook some more and keep warm. In the pan with the goodies from searing the pork, I tossed in 2 tablespoons of butter, 1 onion sliced, and an apple sliced (both were about 1/4″ thick on outside edge). Once nicely browned on one side, I flipped them, pulled the pork from the oven and put it back in the pan with onions and apples (along with the juice that accumulated in the pan while in the oven). Once that side finish up, served the pork with the carmelized apples and onions on top. Came out a nice spicy-sweet perfectly moist pork chop!
Yummmmm!!!!
Can this recipe be used for boneless pork chops? Thanks!
Yes, I used boneless chops. :)
So good! Made these last week, and again tonight! Super easy, delicious, economical, and not fussy. Looks like this recipe will be a regular in my rotation! Thank you 😊 for the yummy recipe!
Super easy and my family loved them! Economical, tasty, easy and quick? Yes, please!
Hi! We ADORE this recipe in our family. It is absolutely delicious. One question-my husband is on a grill kick. Do you think these could be grilled?
Yes, I think these would be great on the grill. :)
I’ve been experimenting with different recipes for pork chops and made these last night for the first time. The glazed chops were tasty, tender and easy so I’ll definitely be making them again. I made mine according to the recipe and did bake them for 5 minutes
I prepared with chicken last night and was e-mailed request from my husband to fix again tonight! SCORE!
Question about the chicken… i have Frozen chicken breast so should i cook the chicken first and then add the mixture since chicken takes longer than pork to cook ? Also, i was considering shredding the chicken since my children are more likely to eat that way. Should i cook, shred and then add the sauce mixture and just broil?! Im not a cook obviously with all the questions, my husband is a great chef but Im trying;)
Do you think this recipe can be used on pork loin instead of pork chops? I was thinking of trying it with pork loin for dinner tonight. I have made it with pork chops before and it is AMAZING.
Yep, you’ll probably just need to bake it a little longer at the end to get the internal temp up.
I did this with the tenderloin and it was awesome. This is such a simple recipe but one of my all time favorites! Thank you!!!
Do these go in oven if so how long
Step 4 in the recipe: if the chops are greater than one inch thick, place them in the preheated oven for 5-10 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145F.
I made this for dinner today, and enjoyed it so much. I didn’t have paprika, but it still tasted great. I let the pork chops marinate in the rub for almost an hour. I cooked it for 4 mins on each side, and cooked mushrooms and green beans in the same pan. So delicious, I’m definitely going to keep it in my recipe book. Thanks for sharing!
I don’t eat meat, but bf does. I stress about cooking it bc I have no idea what I’m doing. The first time I made these he told me they were the best chops he’s ever had. This is huge as no one compares to his moms cooking lol Thank you so much for the great and easy recipe!!!
Don’t have cayenne, could it be left out or substituted?
You can Use Chipotle powder, red chili powder or paprika (preferably a spicy paprika).
By the way, this recipe tastes amazing.
Easy, fast recipe. I will be making this one again and again.
Would love to know why the first thing in the instructions is to set the oven at 350degrees when you are cooking the porkchops on the stove top?
At the end you put it in the oven for a few minutes to finish cooking through. If you are using thin pork chops you don’t need to do the oven step.
What more can I say! The recipe was easy, cook time super short and the taste was amazing. I had my chops seasoned before with garlic powder, black pepper and adobo seasoning before I stumbled upon this recipe. Taste was not affected by these seasonings. My chops were less than 1 inch and with bone in. It was very tender and I did not do the oven step. Thank you!
I tried this recipe tonight. The glaze in the pan was beginning to burn before I felt like they had enough time, so I took the pork chops out, added a bit of balsamic vinegar to deglaze the pan and some chicken stock and let that reduce, put the pork chops back in and put them in the oven. It turned out pretty good, although the glaze was more like a runny gravy.
May I not use brown sugar and will the pork chops still taste good.
I have all the spices, except paprika. Is it really necessary, or can I use something else other than that?
I’d wait until you had paprika. Mild chili powder might be an interesting substitute. The flavor would be different, but I bet it would still be good.
I read a lot of recipe/food blogs but I never feel compelled to leave a comment. Most recipes are just eh. This recipe is AMAZING. I have made it at least 5 times in the last 2-3 months. It is a staple in my household now. Bless you.
Second time….. Love these pork chops! I did not put back in OVEN only because it’s hot summer time right now!! I kept them in the hot skillet and added about a cup of water put the lid on and turned the heat on med to high for 10 minutes this helps them to be tender. Thanks for the recipe
These were delicious! My chops were really thin, so didn’t have to do the oven step. Thank you for posting the recipe!
Loved it! Pork was nice and tender!
Unexpected zing! Loved it I made it tonight
Hi, Beth –
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Thank you so much for this recipe!! I am not a meat eater and have never in my life cooked pork chops. This recipe was my first attempt per request. I’ve had a hard time living up to his mom’s cooking (she’s amazing) but he told me that these were the best chops he’s ever had.
I doubled the recipe as I had 9 chops and was still a little short in the rub but now I know I’ll just need a little more of all. Thanks again!
I marinated the pork, with one orange squeezed and half a lemon, for about and hour or so in the fridge. That and this rub made it so good. It also kept the chops juicy.
It didn’t really brown as much on the surface but I was still able to get a glaze.
I did begin to cook this at a very low heat on my stove top and once it had cooked through, I upped the heat and the liquid in the pan began to thicken into glaze. I didn’t have to transfer to the oven. Making it this way kept it super juicy.
Will definitely make it again with the marinade.
Amazing!! Perfect sweet/spicy combination. Turned out so juicy and perfectly cooked (I did the skillet them oven for 8 minutes and then back on the skillet for 2 minutes) the only thing I will change next time is adding a little more of the brown sugar mix for extra glaze.
The chops really rocked my dinner …wow the whole evening was spicy
I had 6 chops so I doubled the rub. I think next time I’ll add a bit more os the paprika, garlic and salt. My husband said this was a winner and that I should fix it again.
These were fantastic.
My daughter & I cooked tonight & I asked her to cook the glazed pork chops. She did wonderfully. The pork chops turned out just right. I’m positive her father will enjoy his meal tonight immensely.
Delicious recipe. Easy to prepare.
My husband and son loved this recipe! Thank you so much! You can’take beat the price either.
I meant to write “beat the price”
This recipe is very good. I’ve made it a few times and it’s always delicious and quick.
I really like every recipe that Budge Bytes recommends. Good going!
These were fantastic!!! A keeper in my house!
Theses chops are a family favorite now! So juicy and not dry! I hate dried out pork chops! All I can say is yummy!
This was AMAZING!
I cannot cook and this was the first recipes I tried. It was a super hit and I’ve made it three times now. Thanks!!!
I literally just made these for dinner and they were so incredibly good! I am definitely making it again and already sent to some family members recommending they make it as well.
Very good and easy, 5 minutes on each side on the top range, 10 minutes at 375 in the oven. Very moist inside. A touch of crisp on the outside. Thanks
I will try it tonight. They really look delicoius.
I made these for dinner last night. At first my boyfriend was mad that I was steering away from my usual pork chop recipes, after eating he regretted that statement because these are some of the best chops I have made. Soooo sweet at first and then the spice just hits you. So so so delicious.
I’ve lost track of how many times we have made this recipe. It’s my 11-yr old daughter’s favorite way to eat pork!
transfer to preheated oven… ??? DEGREE ????
Step 1 – Preheat the oven to 350F.
Made this last week, with the cheesy broccoli baked potato, and thus was the best pork chops I ever had. I’m actually new at cooking, and I ran into this website, I decided to stick with your cooking, because it turned out really good. I like that you show step by step pictures and tell exactly what to do! You rock…thanks for making this blog, and posting foods….my next meal is your pork loins carrots and potatoes ;)
I tried this recipe it was very good.
Counting my calories to lose weight, anyone have an estimate on this dish? Calories per serving size?
Thanks,
Jeremy
Very good flavor. I doubled the rub, my chops were very thick. I tendered slightly,added a couple of table spoons of red wine and cooked in the iron skillet. I will definitely make these again
Is it spicy?
A little, yes. You can adjust the heat by adding more or less cayenne.
It has a little kick to it, but it’s awesome. I’m not a fan of spicy foods. But it’s nothing real hot
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I found this when someone posted it to My Big Oven. I’ll be following you now.
These sound yummy! I’m not a fan of garlic powder so I’ll rub some freshly crushed or minced garlic onto them. Thanks for sharing!
I made these the other night and they were fantastic!! Thank you for sharing!
Super easy super quick super good.
So quick..So good So EASY!
Cab you use this recipe with thinner cut chips with the bone?
I would really suggest boneless because it helps them cook more evenly in the skillet. It you’re using a thinner cut, cooking time will be faster in the skillet and you’ll likely not need to finish them in the oven.
Thanks Beth M!
I already have the chops with the bine so I will cook for a shorter time. Does it make sense to place it in the oven for at least 3 min to sort of bake the sauce onto chop? Or is the oven strictly for ensuring the whole chop is cooked all the way thru?
Tried it tonight .Loved it
Making these now with skillet apples! <3 They look/smell so good!
What can you do with the rest of the mixture? Can you make it for more glaze?
This is so good!
I tossed in a roughly chopped yellow onion after flipping the chops the first time, and everything came out perfectly :)
What a great, easy recipe!
I made these just now and the results were fantastic! I don’t quite understand the commenters who said it did not work for them because I followed the exact recipe and they came out PERFECT! Will definitely be adding these to my regular dinner options.
Made this for dinner last night. WOW! Great flavor. Steamed sweet potatoes and some mixed veg to go with it. What a terrific meal. Thanks. This will quickly become a family favorite. Heats up well for lunch too, especially with that sauce.
Mine turned black immediately! I used a stainless steel pan, only turned the heat up to medium, and used olive oil. I was very disappointed. I’ve never burned anything before!
Made these tonight and they were excellent. My husband and sons all loved the new version of the pork chops.
Absolutely delicious! I didn’t get any glaze, though, sadly, but man was this just amazing!
Also, I didn’t have an oven-safe pan, so what I did was just turn to both sides a couple more times for 2-3 minutes each.
Delicious recipe. My husband isn’t much of a pork fan but devoured these pork chops. Thank you!
Wow! This recipe is simple and amazing!!! Huge hit with my family. Just perfect…thanks!
This was AWESOME! very easy and quick.
I made this and it was a hit on my family! Thanks for the recipe :-)
My burner had issues so I ended up just having to bake the pork chops instead. The mixture was delicious! Will definitely make again at some point. :)
Absolutely awesome! ! 1 of the best recipes for porkchops I’ve ever made.been cooking for 25 years, this is a winner
Wow! I’ve always thought I didn’t really like pork, based mainly on memories of blank, overcooked pork from childhood dinners. But pork chops were on sale at the grocery store this week, so I decided to give it another try, and I’m so glad I did. This was easy and absolutely delicious!
*bland (oops)
Also, I’m a total wimp when it comes to spicy food, but I used the cayenne pepper and had no problems with the spice level.
This recipe is one of my favourite recipes for pork chops (the other is your honey mustard recipe!). I follow the recipe to a T and the pork chops come out beautifully. So delicious, sweet and spicy!
This was delicious! I used cajun seasoning, garlic salt, and jerk seasoning to give it an extra kick. Then I broiled them in a grill pan with a little oil. They were a hit with the entire family.
Made these tonight. The flavor was great, but some of the sugar mixture burned and the glaze was a sticky gooey mess. I’ve had the same problem when I use marinades calling for honey. What am I doing wrong?
I think it’s supposed to be sticky and gooey. That’s part of the appeal. :)
I should have chosen different words. Sticky and gooey can be good things, but not in this case. Parts of the sauce were thick and burned, other parts (cooking oil?) were more liquid.
Ahh, I see. Try lowering the heat just a little next time.
Use butter instead of oil to prevent burning! That’s what I did :)
thanks for the input! I burnt mine immediately and i’m guessing it was because of the olive oil! They turned completely black! Very disappointed. I have never burnt anything until I tried making this recipe. Lol
Made theses tonight, amazing and so easy!
this was amazing. I used butter instead of oil and Cajun seasoning instead of cayenne. it was fabulous. very mouth watering. will definitely make again :) thank you!
I would hate to eat those tough chops! Did you know that the safe (and most juicy, delicious) temp to cook pork is 145? Not sure why you would want to cook them that long. The rest of the recipe sounds delicious.
That’s the temp in the recipe, but since I only looked at it late yesterday, it may have been in response to your comment. Pork is actually quite safe to eat while still a bit pink–trichinosis has not been a problem in this country for decades, so there is no longer any reason to cook pork to shoe leather status. I’m with you about overcooked pork, and I think that many folks who don’t care for pork have only tried dried out overcooked cuts. At our house a quickly cooked pork scallop or succulent chop is a fast and easy meal for busy days. My husband enjoyed this glazed version a lot, but it was a little sweet for me.
Good stuff….
I followed the recipe exactly and these turned out great – my picky eater of a husband cleaned his plate! I needed a quick, easy recipe and loved that I already had all of the ingredients handy. Thank you so much for this easy to make yet delicious dinner idea – I’ll be making this again for sure.
Would I have to make any changes of using chicken tenders?
They will probably cook much faster and since they’re smaller, you most likely won’t need to finish them in the oven.
These were SO easy and SO delicious. This is only the 2nd time in my life I have made pork chops. I am typically not a huge fan of pork, but these were yummy. I found myself sneaking spoons of the sauce ;-)
Made this for dinner tonight and my family LOVED it! It was so simple and quick to make. Perfect for the busy weeknight dinner!
10/10
I’m so glad I found this recipe! Thank you for posting. It was a great combination of sweet and spicy. I did extend the cooking time in the oven to 30 minutes. My husband said it was restaurant quality. Will definitely be making this one again!
This was truly a ferric recipe. The only think I will change when I remake the recipe is change the amount of cayenne pepper. I like a little kick but it was a little more than my taste buds could deal with, will use a pinch only. I used a 1/2 cup of brown sugar and smoked paprika ( instead of plain ) and the flavored were amazing The meat was tender exactly the way we like it!! It will go in to my monthly recipe . Thank you fora new way to cooking chops as it is one of our favorite meats❤️
My pork chops came out perfectly! I used bone in (I find these cook better than the thick cut). The flavor was spot on! Thanks for the great recipe!
Another fantastic recipe. I made this exactly as written.
I had the same problem as several others in the comments where I followed the recipe to the tee but my porkchops were left raw in the middle. I had to leave them back in the oven for another 30-40 minutes, but unfortunately I over-did it. I kept pulling them out every 5 minutes for the first 15-20 minutes because I didn’t want to overcook it, given the recipe only said 5 minutes!
I added the leftover glaze that formed in the frying pan into the baking dish when I went to bake the pork chops. I made creamy mashed potatoes and the extra sauce after baking accented the taste of the potatoes. It was a hit!
My husband loved this recipe. However it is a little spicy for the kiddos. Their eyes watered the whole meal. I will make this again however I will cut cayenne and paprika in half. Thanks for sharing!
I cut out the Cayenne and just used Paprika. I use Paprika in a lot of my foods to give it a crispier taste and color and haven’t experienced any spiciness.
This was delicious! I’d like to try it again but make the glaze a bit sweeter… any suggestions?
I’d add a touch more brown sugar. :)
I loved the recipe minus the cayenne powder, however I followed your directions to a T and the only problem I had is the pork chops weren’t tender. What can I do differently to make them tender next time?
Try lowering the heat just slightly. It might have been that particular cut of meat as well. It’s hard to say, but I’d try the heat first.
Horrible recipe. Followed it exactly and chops were still completely raw in yhh centre. Had to cook at a higher temperature for 1/2 an hour more to get them cooked.
Sooooooo good!!!!!!!! I made this for my family a few weeks ago and they loved it! It instantly became our go-to pork chop recipe! I am actually making it as I’m trying this right now! Can’t wait until it’s done!
I forgot to add that I cut the cayenne down by about half for my little ones
One recipe says 4cups of brown sugar then the next one says 1/4 cup so what is it ? Is that for one pork chop.or all 4?
It’s 1/4 cup for all four pork chops. I’m not sure where you’re seeing the 4 cups, is it on Pinterest? They use an automated system to pull recipe ingredients and it always messes up, so I wouldn’t trust recipe info that you see in pins. :(
The recipe says 4 cups on mine as well…
On your what? On the pin in Pinterest? Pinterest pulls ingredient amounts from websites and often gets it wrong, unfortunately. :(
Just made it and it was quite delicious. Had to use three instead of four pieces of meat, and had to use chicken instead of pork but it tasted excellent overall. Next time I’m going to try dialing down the amount of hot spices added to it though, ended up being too hot for the other dinner guests.
Who would have thought brown sugar could bring so much flavour to meat?
Just made these. They were the best pork chops I’ve ever made. I love the mixture of sweet and spicy taste. This will be my go to recipe for pork chops from now on! Thank you!!
Can you use coconut oil instead of olive oil and chili powder instead of cayenne? Trying to avoid going to the store!
Coconut oil will probably work just fine since it has a high smoke point. Chili powder will give this a different flavor, but I think it will also be fantastic.
This is one of our favorite main dishes. My husband loves these!! Great for company too!!
Is the red pepper mandatory? I’m out of it currently and didn’t want to run to the grocery store.
Well, you can make it without, but it will be mild and with less flavor. :)
I didn’t use any of the spicy ingredients and the pork chops came out amazing.
Thank you so much for sharing. These were absolutely amazing and husband approved!!!
Got this recipe from a coworker. Made it twice already. Making it again tomorrow night for my husband dinner party. Shared with two friends, whom made it for their familes, and they all loved it.
Thank you for sharing
Does it matter if you use vegetable oil instead of olive oil?
You can definitely do that.
I made this pork chops for dinner tonight. They turned out great. They were very moist and juicy, and flavorful, perfect mix of sweet and a little spice. I served them with a side of green beans with shallots as well as applesauce. The coolness of the applesauce was a nice contrast to the spice in the pork chops. Definitely going into the recipe box!
But you forgot a few steps! You forgot to include the part where you have to hang the pig by its legs, slit its throat and cut it up into bits of pieces because you feel like eating meat is the only way to get your protein!
You need help. If you don’t have anything nice to say don’t say anything at all. Great recipe. Loved it
hahaha mmmmmmmm gutted pig, i devoured an innocent pig the last time i made it and i’m going to devour another tomorrow night!! lmao, stfu
You’re so right! We raise pigs along with chickens and fresh is totally the way to go. Cows are next on our list. Fresh beef. Yum!
RE: ANIA
Vegans are no less guilty than meat eaters. By being vegan, they support the clearing of land for crops which requires the innocent destruction and murder of thousands of wild animals that were simply just trying to live. Also, crop farmers continue to trap & kill any animals that endanger their crops. Mice, rabbits, gophers, moles, rats, deer, etc.
Also, burrowing animals that damage & destroy roots. Foxes, badgers, snakes, etc. At least meat eaters actually use the things they kill. There is no less shame or guilt being vegan. Let’s face it, God gave us the earth & resources to survive with. That’s exactly what we are doing so to each their own. I can’t wait to try this recipe tonight.
My boyfriend and I tried this tonight. Oh my. Delicious! Definitely a home run at our house.
Made this for my bf and his friend, they as well as myself were shocked how much flavor is packed with just the smallest amount of spices! Super flavorful and succelent. Thank you for this amazing dish add on!
The kids and I loved it. I put a lid on it at times. Didn’t have barely any fat for juice
I have made this several times. It’s great. But I was wanting to double the pork chops for a family dinner. How would you recommend going about that? Cook in batches on the stove then place all the chops in the oven together?
Yep, that sounds like the best plan of action to me. The one thing you *don’t* want to do is crowd the pan with too many chops because that will prevent browning. So, definitely do that step in two batches.
Looks great! But how long do you leave them in the oven?
About five minutes, but it will depend on the size of your chops.
Is there subsitute for the spices or can I just use the garlic powder and brown sugar the pork chop were a hit for dinner just little bit spicy
You can reduce or eliminate the cayenne to make it less spicy. :)
Can i bake them in the oven the whole time
You can, but it won’t turn out the same as when you sear in the skillet first.
Do you know the calories on this meal
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i told my husband to take out pork chops, so i mixed the spices and when i pulled the meat out it was a roast, well good thing it was early. I still made the reciepe only with the roast. It was awesome thanks
I tried this last Sunday and I fell deeply in love. I added less spice but i still liked it. My only problem was that I didn’t get much glaze to form in the pan when frying it was more oil (i did pat them dry) but other than that they were perfect the flavor and texture was nice.
I had to use 1 cup of Brown Sugar to get the glaze effect. I used the extra glaze in the baking pan to go with the mashed potatoes I made and it was amazing.
i don’t cook very often, so when I do I follow recipes to the T. These burnt so bad I had to toss them. Medium-high was way too high!
I had the exact same problem.
Me too, but we ate them anyway
This was so delicious!! Easy as pie! Definitely trying it again and the pork chops were so tender! I cooked it on medium since mine were thin cut. The only problem I had was the brown sugar burnt a little. It was still so good. I also made homemade sweet potato fries with evoo, salt, pepper, garlic and Parmesan.
I made these tonight in a cast iron skillet on a gas grill. They were delicious and didn’t take very long to cook. Heat at medium and indirect.
I made this and LOVED them! I didn’t think hubby was too impressed but then he went back for seconds :) the glaze did not burn, it was perfect and the mix of sweet and spicy was perfect. Thanks!
I’m not sure what I did wrong but my chops weren’t BURNT. I even lowered the heat to medium after flipping it over and it didn’t make a difference.
I’ve made this before though (using a similar recipe) and it was delish!
I’d attach a pic if I could, but I made these tonight for my family, and they turned out awesome! My 4 year old actually ate two pork chops, and my 3 year old loved them as well! I will definitely be making these more often! Thanks for recipe!
By the way, the first batch browned pretty quickly, I used a cast iron skillet, I just set the heat back a bit, and that did the trick. If your chops are burning, turn the heat down.
great recipe. Cannot understand how someone could mess this up if they are accustom to cooking. You should try it agin if it did not turn out for you
Followed this recipe to a T as well and the glaze burned horribly. The instructions said to get the oil “very hot” and cook on medium/high for 5 minutes on each side. It was badly blackened after 2-3 minutes on the first side. There is no way medium/high heat wouldn’t burn this rub.
It also depends on the type of skillet you have. The thinner the skillet, the easier it will burn.
This was great! Thanks for a quick, easy dinner!
I followed this to a T and The sugar burned while still on the stove top… Was this somehow user error?
It sounds like the heat may have been a bit too high.
Loved this easy, delicious recipe!
This was a hit with everybody in the family
Best written recipe I’ve come across – look forward to trying it.
hi, can you tell me what I’m doing wrong? I’ve made this recipe about five times and each time it doesn’t turn out. All of the spices somehow cook off of the chop (besides the cayenne, the are spicy), and the glaze that forms in the pan solidifies before I can use it. I’m not sure what to do, I follow every step, I use the right about of rub, I use thick boneless pork chops, and I cook them just until they’re done. I can tell the chops aren’t overlooked, but I would really like it if they had glaze left on them and even left over when I make them.
Hmm, that’s a tough one. Try drying the chops off with a paper towel before coating with the spices. I think there should still be enough residual moisture to help the rub stick. Maybe they were just too wet? Also, try lowering the heat in the skillet just a tad so that the glaze doesn’t cook until it’s hardened. Finally, maybe try adding a little more oil to the skillet. Perhaps having more of a barrier will help the glaze stay on the chops instead of on the pan.
I tried this and I wrapped the chops in aluminum foil before putting them in the oven. I think it helps to really seal in the flavor. Not sure if that helps but maybe worth a shot?
I have been looking for a good pork chop recipe for a long time, and I have found it. Its sweet but also a hint of spiciness, super easy to make, and turns out perfect. Thank you for sharing this recipe!
delicious
Beth, I could literally write a novel about how thankful I am I found your website. I’ve made at least 30 of your recipes and tonight my boyfriend looked at me and said “I really think these are the best pork chops youve ever made” :))
Also, these were so easy and fast and I live with my boyfriend and his two male roommates and food goes quick here so having quick easy delicious meals is sooo helpful. Thanks for this and all the other awesome recipes!! <3
Awww, thank you so much. That really makes my day! :)
Beth, I am having a dinner party of 10. Hate to be frying chops while people are coming in the house. If I fry them and put in oven on low and covered, them, how long before they get too dry. It looks so good really wanted to have them.
Hmmm, unfortunately I don’t know. I’ve never kept fried chops in the oven like that before. :(
This is my M-I-L recipe, she usually adds 2 Tbl water to make a sauce. Coats one side and puts in oven at 350, depending on thickness of chop but usually 30 to 40 mins. Turns once and coat other side half way through. I have also made these in the crock pot. Very yummy!
I’m excited to try this! Is it to spicy? Husband I love spicy but kids not so much.
It’s a little spicy, but you can always halve the cayenne just in case. :)
another Pinterest dinner success, cooking these now and they smell/look/taste absolutely amazing, instead of using half a teaspoon of my spices I went ahead and did a full teaspoon, turned out great. A good spin on southern pork chops
Just finished making this and it’s delicious. I added a tiny bit of cinnamon and some turmeric to the rub as well and it came out great. Also super simple and takes almost no time at all. Served with some roast squash.
Can I use this rub with Bbq ribs?
Probably! I’ve never tried it, but I bet it would be good.
Very easy and delicious!!! This will go on our list of quickies!!!
Thanks for sharing this recipe! I’m going to try it for dinner tonight! Another good reason not to ever put water into a very hot pan: warping. Warped pans are so hard to cook with! Been there, done that! haha
Oh, I also forgot to add, the oil thing is called shimmering. If you want to go hotter and wait for the oil to smoke to get a really good sear on the meat, then use vegetable/canola oil. It has a higher and less carcinogenic smoke point! :-)
Made this for dinner tonight. Luscious! Thanks.
I never leave comments but this recipe deserves one! These are the best , most tender pork chops I’ve ever made. Thanks for a great recipe!
I followed the recipe exactly, with the exception of putting the chops in the oven. I used my electric skillet and cooked the chops to perfection. I do not like extra steps or extra clean up. I found putting them in the oven was not necessary. You either brown the chops and put it in the oven, or do it all in a skillet. Works both ways.
Thank you for sharing another simple, tasty, recipe.
How long would I cook just in the oven?
I’m not sure without testing it. Skipping the skillet step will change the way the sugars caramelize, too, and yield a very different result.
Hi Beth!
How do you think this sauce would be if I put the chops in the slow cooker with it?
Hmm, I don’t think it would coat the meat as well. The whole thing will let off quite a bit of liquid and most of the spices would be swimming around the meat. But that’s just my best guess. :)
Oh my goodness, how delicious this rub is, I made the pork chops today. They melted in our mouth. This recipe is a keeper, thanks for sharing.
Made these tonight. I doubled the rub mixture and was glad I did. My pork chops were large with bone in, so I cooked in the oven for 10-15 minutes and checked with a thermometer to ensure they reach 160F. A great balance of sweet and spicy. Will make again!
Wow, this is an awesome rub! I applied it just before grilling and it was superb on my Traeger outdoor grill. Tender, moist, and glazed beautifully! So inexpensive and it uses ingredients I always have in my pantry. Thanks Beth!
How long did you cook this on your traeger? Did you smoke first or bake? LOVE our traegers so much, we have 2 of them! Thank you!
Best Pork Chop I Have Ever Made! Thank You For The Wonderful Recipe!
This is one of my favourite pork chop recipes, by far! They were so tender and flavourful!
Could this glaze be used on boneless chicken breasts?
I think it could, yes. :)
Made these tonight and they were delicious!
Only difference is I used 2 1/2 teaspoons of Grill Mates Pork Rub with the brown sugar as I don’t like spicy stuff. Definitely going to make again! Thanks!
I just made these ten minutes ago. I’m a novice cooker. If I can do it, you can. My pork chops were thin so I did 3 mins on each side and then 3 in the oven. They were amazingly tender. I can even describe how pleased I am with how they turned out.
Your tip to put water in the hot pan to aid in the clean up is the worst idea ever. Do not do this. It will warp your pan.
I think you read it wrong, she said to put water in the pan while it is WARM. Big difference.
Fantastic recipe! I love the bold flavors of the rub and my pork turned out moist and perfect! Huge hit with my husband and children.
Thanks for the recipe! It was great! I didn’t even over cook it! :) Your website has been a great blessing and source for us in the last year. Keep them coming!
Had these tonight, and the flavor was AWESOME, but my chops were tough… Do you suggest tenderizing them prior to, or any other suggestion?
They may have been a little over cooked. As meat cooks the protein fibers constrict and squeeze out moisture, making them dry and tough. So maybe a minute or two less will do the trick.
Made these tonight and the whole family lived them! Thanks for a great recipe I am adding to my arsenal. :)
I am a broke college student and made these tonight for Easter dinner. I followed the recipe to the letter and mine turned out dry and flavorless, to the point that my boyfriend and I could hardly saw through them. I’m wondering if my oven is just way out of whack and needs calibrating…so sad
Pork is a meat a lot of people overcook. That said you want your chops a little pink. If thick yes brown both sides but I say only a couple min then oven for 5/7 min. Let rest 5 min before serving. Bone in? Then DO NOT put in oven . Remember slightly pink is your goal! That way you will be insured a tender juicy chop.
These look great! And a quick and easy dinner dish that is something new, which in my house is always a plus. You said about price shopping for the pork chops, and I know this is an older post. But have you considered buying a big boneless pork tenderloin then cutting it up? I buy at Sam’s but just did that for the first time. Spent $15 on the tenderloin which was close to 2ft long and ended up getting 4 gallon sized freezer bags with 6 chops in each out of it. It’s cheaper in the long run because I was paying $12 for 6 originally.
looks delicious! Can I grill these?
Yes, that would probably be delicious!
I am going to make this again tonight ( will be at least my fourth time doing so). However, the first couple times, my hubby didn’t enjoy the heat of the red pepper. So I omitted it, and only put paprika in the second time. It was still spicy, probably spicier than before. What would you recommend for the person that does not like spicy food?
It sounds like you have “hot” paprika. Look for a “sweet” paprika, which has no heat to it (it may not be labeled with the word “sweet”, just “paprika”). The regular McCormick paprika is mild/sweet.
Sounds like such a great recipe, can’t wait to try it! Do you by any chance know how many calories each chop has?
Not sure anyone has already brought this up but the recipe doesn’t include the cost of the olive oil. I figured that part out but wasn’t sure if you wanted to adjust the recipe.
Making this for the 3rd time because it is so delicious, especially served alongside the smoky sweet potatoes on this site as well.
Oops, probably just forgot that when I typed it in. Thanks for the catch!
I havn’t made this yet but will substitute reg. paprika with smoked paprika, sounds good to me.
This sounds yummy! I was wondering can you use thin pork chops?
You can, but they will cook much faster and you won’t need the oven step.
Can you bake them in the oven? If so, what temp and how long?
You could, but you wouldn’t get that nice caramelization that happens in the hot skillet. I’d have to test it out to see how hot and how long you’d need to cook it.
When you switch to oven what temp should the oven be on?
350 and make sure it’s preheated! :)
I seriously don’t know how to cook and these turned out amazing! Thank you so much for all of these great recipes!
Was wondering if I could just bake in the oven instead of cooking on stove top first? And if so, how should I change the cooking instructions?? Thank you, can’t wait to try!!
Well, if you bake only, you won’t get the nice caramelization that happens in the hot skillet. I’d have to test it out in the oven to see how long it would actually take.
You definitely can! I have a recipe that calls for 1/4 c of brown sugar, packet of Italian seasoning, and boneless skinless chicken thighs. I cook it in the oven at 375 cor about 45 min. Nice caramelization. My daughter calls it “candy chicken”. Just make you use foil or parchment paper.
This recipe is definitely for thick Iowa chops! The outside looked great, but they were nowhere near done after baking.
The glaze is amazing, though. I’ll adjust for longer cooking!
I absolutely love this recipe. I substitute the pork chops for chicken every now and again- and it is so delicious. Thank you for sharing!
Made these tonight , they are so delish!! Defiantly will be making these again!
Thank you
These were awesome, its a keeper…..I followed the directions exactly and they came out perfect.
thanks for posting…
Ive made this twice now for my father in law, who is the worlds PICKIEST eater. He loves it, which is a huge deal considering the only food he has ever professed love to is pancakes. He asked that I make the pork for dinner again tomorrow night. This is definitely a perfect man pleaser meal.
One of the only recipes I’ve seen on pintrest that I could follow exactly without changing anything and turned out perfect! Thanks for sharing, these were easy and a big hit with the kids!
First, I’ll tell you how much I utilize your website! I look up what’s on sale in the weekly ad of my grocery store and search your websites with the ingredients included in the recipes. Ohhhhhhh myyyyyy goodnesssssss, these pork chops are amazing. Everything I’ve made on your website (which is plenty) is tasty and amazing but these are perfection! Amazing simple recipe!
the med/high heat was too high for mine & I burnt them
Amazing!! So far only recipe that makes my family and I actually look forward to pork chops!!
I am teaching my 14 year old son to cook (8 in my family- 5 guys so meals can be challenging) We found your recipe and he was so excited, a recipe that wasn’t too complicated and versatile enough that he could season without help. He planned and executed dinner with the minimum of help from mom. He used brown sugar, Mediterranean Sea salt, ;a new acquisition he couldn’t wait to try :), smoked paprika, California style Garlic pepper, onion powder, BBQ seasoning, freshly ground black pepper, and chipotle seasoning for heat. (We love spicy), he added butter and peanut oil to the seasoning mix, I admit I was intrigued, it looked like a thick sticky mess. He spread half of the mixture on one side of the chops and kind of squished the chop onto a baking dish, then rubbed the other side down with the rub. He finished up by piling the excess on top of each chop. He covered them super tight and left them to “hang out for a while”. He followed the rest of the recipe to the letter. He finished dinner with homemade Mac and cheese, oven roasted brussel sprouts (his fav vegetable, go figure), and “Kings Hawaiian rolls” (his idea). JUST AMAZING” I know this post is long and a little rambling, I wanted to share how much you inspired my son. The chops were very thick ( I usually cut them myself), but so tender they almost melted in your mouth. So tender my husband took leftovers to work, not a usual thing. He works in a prison and guards can only bring in plastic utensils.
I can only only encourage people to give this a try, they were just so good.
Thank you- so we will be delving deep into your recipes, according to my son.
That was wonderful! Thank you for sharing it with me! :D
I don’t eat pork so what choice of meat would you say I could use in place of the pork chop?
This would probably be really good slathered over some boneless, skinless chicken thighs, then baked.
This is a really delicious recipe. Perfect as written! Thank you for posting it.
Made these tonight. They were delicious! Love your website!
Absolutely delish. The PERFECT chop. Moist, flavorful, quick. Thank you for sharing your amazing recipe.
This is a very good recipe. I make them with thick cut pork chop and they always come up perfect and juicy.
Made this tonight; literally a 15 minute meal. So delicious! Definitely a keeper!
I am trying not to use my oven do to a propane issue and was wondering if you think these could be cooked in a slow cooker or in the skillet?? They look so yummy!
You might be able to do them just in the skillet if you lower the heat and let it caramelize slower, so the inside has time to heat up. I wouldn’t recommend the slow cooker, though, because it will take far too long and cause them to turn out more like pulled pork.
You can definitely finish these in the skillet. I caramelized the chops more slowly then turned off the heat, put a cover on the skillet, and let them hang out for a bit. They cooked to perfection. These is one of my favorite chops recipes. I make certain to have enough for left overs. They are fantastic on a spinach salad.
This recipe looks wonderful but family and I are not spicy food people at all. Boring, I know. Would you suggest leaving out the cayenne pepper or using something else in it’s place?
Yes, I’d leave out the cayenne (that’s the only spice in the mix with heat) and maybe double the paprika. If you can, get smoked paprika because that will give a nice smoky flavor to make up for the lack of heat.
I’m just wondering can I skip the stove top step and just cook it in the oven? I’m making it right now and what would be the suggested Temp and time cooking it in the oven?
How long do I put these in the oven for?
5-10 minutes.
I made these for the first time tonight. They are juicy and delicious. And super quick and easy to make. They didn’t need much salt and I did a pinch of cayenne. Served with perogies and green beans. My husband liked them too.
looks so good! are they really spicy or mild?
I’d say they’re about medium, but you can adjust the heat to your liking by adding more or less cayenne pepper. You can taste a pinch of the dry rub before adding it to the chops to see if it’s at a good level for you. :)
Great recipe! Very easy and tastes wonderful! The whole family loved it. Thank you for sharing!
This is my favorite recipe by far I’ve made these several times and it’s always a big hit! I’m having a group of 4 over this weekend and I really wanted to make these but I was thinking of doing a full tenderloin instead. Any ideas how I should adjust the preparation to suit the loin instead of the chops? Any help would be greatly appreciated!! :)
You’d definitely need to bake it longer. Sear it in the skillet, just like the chops and then let it bake about 30 minutes at 400, or until the internal temp gets to 160. It won’t have as much surface are covered with the nice glaze as chops do, though :(
I have thin cut pork steaks, a little over a half inch thick. Any ideas on how long to cook or whether or not I should do the oven step?
You might be able to skip the oven step, depending on how long they take to brown in the skillet (which will depend on the type of skillet and the level of heat). You might have to cut one open to find out.
OMG! I made these last night TOO DELICIOUS!
Again thanks for your recipes! Fan #1 of the blog!
I made these tonight. They aareso good! I love he mix of sweet and spicy. Even my very picky kids loved it.
How long do I bake them in the oven after browning?
About five minutes.
I don’t have ground red pepper can I use flakes or something else?! Home with 2 sick kids & the baby so I can’t run to store.
You can try the red pepper flakes, although it might be slightly different because the heat won’t be even throughout. If you have some sort of small grinder or food processor, you can put the red pepper flakes and the rest of the dry rub ingredients in and blend it up to be more like the ground red pepper.
I made these with crushed red pepper and it turned out awesome. I added quite a bit because I really like the heat. But the sweet and spicy balance was nice.
These were DELICIOUS and easy. definitely going into the dinner rotation. doubled the rub and it was so yummy sweet and spicy. found on pinterest which doesnt always work out for me :-)
Thank you!
I didn’t have time to mess around with browning these on the stovetop and then transferring them to the oven since I was making a lot of different food at the same time. So I added some apple cider to the spice blend and then marinated some boneless chops in that liquid in a 8×8 baking pan. When it was time to bake the chops, I stuck the pan in the oven with the spicy cider and baked for 20 minutes. The result was huge hit with my family.
How much apple cider did you use? Did any of the spice come off due to apple cider being introduced to the spice mix?
Made these tonight at the last minute when I couldn’t use the grill. They were so delicious! Even my “Ewww we’re having PORK CHOPS!!!” 6 year old had seconds! Haha! Thanks for the great, super easy recipe!
Uncovered or covered in the oven? Sounds delish!
Uncovered :)
I doubled the rub mix, since we like extra sauce. So much flavor from such simple ingredients! Loved it!
Has anyone subbed chicken instead of pork chops?
I did this with chicken legs but added 1/2 tsp of chili powder. It was a nice balance of sweet and spicy. The kids raved over it.
I love your website! I plan on making these tonight! Can’t wait!!
These look delicious! Definitely plan on making these tonight :) Just a heads up though, olive oil isn’t in the ingredients list for this recipe even though you use it. Looking forward to making them!
Made these & our grown son ❤️❤️❤️ Loved them…. Can’t get too hot for him!!!
Will make again & again
please don’t put it on medium high! i almost burnt the house down! i did medium high for like a minute and it started burning like crazy!
I had the burner on medium-high too. Liquid in the pan turned black after about two minutes and the porkchops were charred. I used a new stainless fry pan and I think the oil started to smoke before I added the chops, so not sure what exactly caused it. First time that I’ve botched a recipe from here. :-/
I tried this recipe because I had all of the ingredients & I wanted to make a glazed pork chop for the first time. It turned out to be way more than I anticipated!! SO easy, and the rub makes a lovely thick sauce that almost similar to a homemade spicy bbq sauce. (I added a tiny bit more than 1/2 tsp because I love spicy) It was absolutely delicious and will be adding it to my repertoire! Thanks for the share – I will be enjoying this one for a long time :)
Just wanted to let you know how much I LOVE this recipe. Its become a staple in my house — my boyfriend recommends it every week. I like to serve it with brown rice and a side salad.
Tried this recipe a few months ago and it was delish! Easy and quick, just what I was looking for.
Thanks for the recipe. I just made the pork chops and they were very tasty! I served it with white rice and “steam in the bag” sugar snap peas. Quick & easy meal!
Word of advise: try to clean off your skillet before the glaze hardens or else that sauce is not coming off in the dish washer. Awesome and easy recipe though! Definitely will do it again.
I am in the process of making these right now. I added a bit more brown sugar and a little less cayenne pepper. It smells amazing. I am paring it with homemade loaded mashed potatoes, corn on the cob and garlic bread. Can’t wait to take a bite. :)
I am excited to try this! I was just wondering if it’s pretty spicy with the cayenne pepper or not? I’m going to be making it for someone who likes really spicy stuff, so if it isn’t, can I just add more cayenne pepper? If so, how much? I hate spicy stuff so I’m not accustomed to cooking with it lol. Thanks!
Yes, you can just add more cayenne to turn up the heat. :) I would suggest tasting the spice/sugar mix before adding it to the chops to test the heat level at that point. Heat is very subjective, so it would be impossible for me to tell you just how much (or how little) to use. Your taste buds are your best measure. :)
I’ve been looking for a good pork chop recipe and a friend referred me to this. I just made it, and it was excellent! I did everything according to your instructions, minus the cayenne powder, hubby and I both really enjoyed it. Thank you!
These were amazing!! Highly recommended! Sweet, slight kick to it … Perfection. Having them again tomorrow night. Thanks!!
Wow are these amazing or what?! I swapped the brown sugar with 3 Tsp. of mango chutney. Got the same effect with a little more flavor.
My husband adored these! He loved them even more when I told them how much the whole meal cost!
Also, I found out that they are about 240 calories a piece.
Any idea how many calories in a serving? :) I can’t wait to try this recipe!
Good recipe, but next time I’ll add a little more spice to the mix, and I’ll cook them on a lower heat. It’s definitely a keeper recipe though. Thanks!!
i am thinking about using the leftovers to make fried rice using that jasmine rice recipe.
just made this tonight. it is great. Has a great flavor. I paired it with honey glazed carrots and it was amazing. thanks for your recipes, i have loved everyone i have tried so far.
This is an amazing recipe! After the chops were done, I removed them from my electric skillet and cooked up some frozen
I had 6 thick chops (instead of 4) and I had to almost triple the ingredients! But, it turned out wonderful. I had to bake them for almost 10-15 minutes after I browned them though. Thank you very much!
Made these tonight and they were a hit!!! I added just a little bit too much oil so theh didnt get that glazed crispyness to them but were still delicious!!! My 2yo even ate them and she is picky about meat so ill definitely be making them again!
Just made these after seeing the recipe on Pinterest…they were easy, fast, moist & DELICIOUS!!
Thanks, I’ll definitely be making them again!!
Oh..my..gosh, made these last night and they were oh-so-good! Thanks for the recipe!
These are great, and so easy! The only thing I’m going to do differently next time is remove them from the skillet when done, tent them with foil, and boil the sauce on the stovetop till it’s thick & syrupy.
Hi!!
I forgot to say on my dragon noodles post that I paired the noodles along with these pork chops..pure awesomeness!!!
Delicious!!
thank you!! =-)
These pork chops are SO GOOD! I’ve never been a fan of pork chops until I made this. I served it with baked potatoes (cooked in the microwave so it’d all be ready quickly) and steamed green beans. Thanks so much Beth!!
I just made this, leaving out the cayenne since I don’t care for spicy things right now. Let me start off by saying that with recipes, there seems to be an ultimatum: “easy, fast, cheap – pick one”. These pork chops are easy, fast, cheap AND delicious! I can’t believe how tasty these are! I will make these again and again. Thank you!
Just made these.. subbed out ground mustard for the paprika, soo good!
Holy Moly! Just made these and it was fabulous! Great flavor! Cooked on the stove the whole time cuz the pork were thin anyway. Will make them again! Thanks for sharing!
So, if I try this in the crockpot should I brown them before? Very eager to try this but I’m a working mom who lives for freezer meals and crockpots, lol!
Well, even if you brown them before, cooking them in the crock pot will drastically change their flavor and texture. It will probably still be delicious, but it will be something completely different. … so I guess the answer to that is, no, browning first isn’t necessary. :)
Just wanted to let you know that my family and I LOVE these chops! Even my 14yr old daughter. And she doesn’t like much of anything! This is the first thing I had ever pinned from your blog and since I now make these so often, I just went through and pinned a bunch more! You. Are. Awesome. Thank you for sharing your talents!!!
Yum!
Made this for dinner tonight ~ very easy, quick and yummy
I was assigned dinner duty last night, and since we had some frozen pork chops, I gave this a shot! Super easy, super quick, and super tasty. I loved the sweet-spicy flavour. Thanks for another winner :)
Beth, thank you so much for this recipe! My boyfriend and I both agreed these pork chops paired with your yellow jasmine rice is the best dinner I’ve made so far. We can’t wait to try this spice rub on the chicken drumsticks we have in the freezer.
Not sure where you live, but in So. California, there is no way 4 thick pork chops are going to cost on $6.00, so guess you can be happy about your cost. Ha.
Tried it last night with chicken breasts! Delicious! Although I had to cook them in the oven a bit longer than I did the chops. All in all, great glaze!
I think it would be delicious with chicken breasts.
Love this recipe! The chops were moist & delicious!! I’m wondering would this same recipe work for chicken breasts?!
Anon – That sounds like it would be delicious. I’ve never tried marinating in just plain apple juice, so I’m not sure how it would affect the tenderness.
Could I marinade the chops in apple juice for a few hours and then cook them? I’m trying to find a way to make them more tender.
So excited to try this recipe this week. Your blog is, hands down, my favorite source for recipes. Seriously. Thank you so much for sharing all your recipes with us.
I tried these last night. Omg just wonderful. It has a sweet and spicy kick to it. I didn’t have ground cumin, but I added 1/2tbs of red chili flakes. Just great. I’m far from being a good cook lol but I was able to do this without setting off the smoke alarm. :-) Everyone has to try it. I did let the pork chops marinate in the spices 30 mins before cooking.
Let me just say it’s probably not a very kid friendly recipe. That being said my husband and I absolutely LOVED this recipe!!! Husband even said it ranked in his top five favorites. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out tender and so flavorful. (my 12 year old daughter loved the flavor but got thru about half her chop and then passed the rest to my more than happy hubby because of the spice & my 11 year old took two bites and finished off his milk ;-) I’ll definitely make this again but I’ll do a mild version for the kids and a knock your socks off version for me and the hubs. Thanks for sharing! – MB from AZ
I made these for my boyfriend and myself the other night and we loved it. It was a tiny bit spicy, but the brown sugar made for a great combo. My chops did cook really fast with the oil at med high. I caught it before they started to burn, so just make sure you pay attention, no big deal. Definitely will be a repeat entree, though!
Danyka – these can not be made in the crock pot.
If putting in crock pot do you still have to brown on stove??
If putting in crock pot do you still have to brown on stove??
making them tonight!! Sounds good for a quick, easy dinner!
Just made these tonight on 11/12/12.
These were the most amazing pork chops I have made in awhile. Sweet, yet slightly spicy and extremely juicy. YUM! My 7 year old, who is a picky eater ate these and asked for more.
Anon – I’ve never cooked them in a crock pot and I don’t suggest it because you won’t get a nice glaze like you will with this method, you’ll end up with something completely different.
If I do these in the crock pot do I still cook them in the skillet?
Anon – you won’t be able to get these same results in a crock pot because it will create too much liquid. It will probably still taste good, but you won’t get a nice glaze like this. I’m not sure what method the reader used to make them in a crock pot.
For crockpot cooking do you still fry them and did you just add the seasonings to the apple juice?
These are yummy! Love the combo of sweet and spicy. I believe these will make it onto my blog, with credit to you of course. :D
http://kneadtoknowrecipes.blogspot.com/
This will be tonights dinner! Yummmm!!
I just made these. The first 2 chops were burnt with medium heat, I turned it down to low for the others and it worked out better. I used a cast iron pan, not sure if that was the problem or not. I transferred them directly to the oven for 5 minutes. They were very dry. I recommend marinating them beforehand. It had a great taste to them, it has potential!
Anonymous – Yes, a pork loin would work… after all, the chops that I used were a loin in their prior life (before being sliced into chops)! :)
Do you think i could make this with pork loin?
i have a very picky 8 year old lil boy and he loves these. thank you for sharing the recipe. normally, he only wants mac and cheese even if i prepare a huge meal; but i tried these and he constantly requests them. they are easy to make and delicious.
Same problem as above. I had to turn the heat down quickly because they were burning after 2 minutes on the stove. I would rather cook them slow on medium (even around a 4 or 5) and just wait then bake to be sure they are done (and check with a thermometer). The sugar burnt all around the edges on mine though and the sauce didn’t really go thick, it just went watery and burntlumpy. But tasted awesome.
Still delicious, but nearly ruined them! Oops. I am still learning, lol.
I made these as suggested and mine started to burn after about 3 minutes so I had to take them out so they were still edible. The sauce was not thick at all. The taste was good and my husband liked them so I will try again with a lower heat setting and will experiment with the sauce to make it thicker
Just mad this last night. Hubby loved it. It was so easy!!
Found this via Pinterest. Made them tonight using thin cut chops. I had to adjust time a little, but they were very good. Thanks for the great recipe!
Im msking them right now!!!
Anon – About 5 minutes.
How long do you keep them in the oven for? Your recipe did not specify?
Made these tonight using thin cut pork chops and they were amazing! I didnt have paprika so I substituted chili powder..turned out great & paired well with garlic butter green beans!
There is a recipe similar to this from P90X I have making for a while now. It is wonderful and good for you too.
These turned out so very yummy! Easy & Affordable too?! Oh yeah, this is a keeper & a welcoming addition to my family. Thank you for sharing.
This recipe sounds wonderful! I can’t wait to try it1 Thanks
Jelsey – Yes, it sounds like you should probably lower the heat a little. If your stove top runs hotter than mine or your skillet has a thinner bottom, they’ll cook faster. You just want to make sure that they don’t cook so fast that the inside doesn’t have time to heat up. So next time, try lowering the heat and just flip them when it reaches a deep golden brown color.
I just tried these and I am not sure if I left them on one side for too long or what but after 4 min. they were black on one side. How can I get them to not get black and crusty? Should I lower my heat in the pan or should I just not leave them for 5 min on each side?
I made these tonight and they are absolutely amazing. It’s rare to have no leftovers but they are gone. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks to Pinterest this dish comes up when searching for pork chops. I made these tonight and they were fabulous! Thanks for posting an easy, yummy recipe!
I have made this dish several times and my family loves it! Thanks for sharing!
I just made these and they were great! My three year old who eats almost nothing even loved them. Thank you for all the wonderful recipe ideas that you have given me. You are saving my family from eating the same old thing.
Making these tonight! Yum!
I’m sorry to hear that! It could be because of the thickness/thinness of the bottom of your pan and/or differences in stove settings. But, a fantastic cook is not made without at *least* a few disasters. Sorry again!
Ok… so how do you keep them from burning? I just ruined the entire meal. I only cooked them on the first side for 3 minutes and when I turned them over they were completely black and inedible. Set the heat to what you indicated… ?
Heat down, slow cook them in the pan, and if that doesn’t work, put them in a sprayed glass pan and put them in the oven for about 5-10 minutes. After that, flip them over, and same 5-10 minutes.
Just finished dinner. AMAZING! Thank you for a new favorite in our house!
I just made this and it is perfectly seasoned and delicious!
Made this tonight! We loved them!!
I’ve made these several times and every time they are amazing. Thanks for the great recipe!
I made this tonight and it was a huge success! Thanks!
I made these tonight for my husband and me. They were amazingly good, I can not believe how simple they are to make and how flavorful! This will definitely be my go to pork chop recipe! Thank you for sharing!
I made these tonight, and they turned out perfectly. Thanks so much for the great recipe!
Thanks for the recipe! Im making them right now for my grandparents and mom. Im serving them with baked potatoes and green beans. YUMMM
These pork chops were fantastic. It’s hard to win over my boyfriend and he said “this is the only way I ever want to have pork chops” thanks thanks thanks!
I came across this recipe on pinterest tonight and decided to give it a whirl! They turned out wonderfully and I have already blogged it on my blog at:
http://noutensilunused.blogspot.com/2011/12/glazed-pork-chops.html
Thanks for sharing such a wonderful recipe!
Mmmmm this looks yummy and we are having it for supper tonight!! I think your recipe has been “pinned” quite a few times on Pinterest now!! :)
I made these last night. My hubby came in right before I put them in the oven. He made me transfer the chops to a different pan to finish them off and he made a sauce using the pan drippings. He loves to make sauces and it was perfect over the mashed potatoes I served with the chops. I also made zucchini fries. My hubby said he’s gladly pay $20 for that meal at a restaurant! And he can’t wait for me to make the pork chops again. Thanks!
I chuckled when I scrolled down and saw that the pork chops came from Rouses. I have some sitting on my counter waiting for me to cook them from the same place. I hope you like it down here. I’m from the northshore, so I can’t say much about the city but if you want a nice day trip we have lots of nice things here too! Thats the awesome thing about Louisiana, New Orleans is great, but it can’t contain all the magic. Our spirit is simply too great to stay in one city.
I made this tonight, and it was GOOD, but it didn’t turn out like yours. I didn’t get that nice, thick, brown glaze. I’m not sure what I did wrong though. I’ll just have to try again.
This is awesome! I made one mistake, and that was making the wild rice with it that you posted. The reason being is that the pork needs to be in the oven at a diff temp as the rice, and that rice takes FOREVER. LOL! Green beans would have been a better option. I like the easy factor of the pork chops, so I should make the whole meal easy. Oh well. Lesson learned.
Just made these tonight and they turned out so good! Served them with some spicy garlic green beans. So good! Thanks for the recipe!
Cool recipe I will definitely be making this in the next two weeks! I can get really good deals on Pork Chops where I live. I live in Canada by the way and I stumbled upon your blog randomly and by golly I am glad I did! Yay!
I made this a few days ago and we loved it! I went ahead and cooked mine in an electric skillet on lowish heat because I have a seriously small european oven and was using it to bake potatoes! Thank you so much for a delicious recipe!
These look delicious. I’ve made something very similar with bone-in chicken where I brined the chicken for several hours and then coated in the same spice rub before baking, and it was awesome. :) Also liked to share that if you have a pan with a non-oven safe handle, you can wrap the handle a few times with aluminum foil and that will protect it from the heat so you can transfer straight to the oven. Less dishes to wash!
Thanks! I fixed it :)
I think you made a mistake in the cost section of your chart…. :)
these look incredible
You’d definitely need to add some liquid if you want to do this in the crock pot. Apple juice would work nicely – just add enough to cover the chops and you’re good to go!
I’ve been looking for a good, but different recipe for pork chops in the crockpot. Wonder how these would fare with the crockpot treatment?