🍖 Delicious Brown Sugar Chops
Serves: 4
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15–20 minutes
Ingredients
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4 pork or lamb chops
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3 tablespoons brown sugar
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon paprika
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
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1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
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Make the marinade: Mix brown sugar, soy sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, black pepper, salt, and chili flakes.
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Coat the chops: Rub the mixture generously over both sides of the chops. Let them marinate for 20–30 minutes if you have time.
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Sear: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the butter and place the chops in the pan.
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Cook for about 4–5 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until nicely browned and cooked through.
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Caramelize: Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for another 1–2 minutes, turning the chops so the brown-sugar glaze becomes glossy and caramelized. Watch carefully so the sugar doesn’t burn.
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Let the chops rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serving idea
Serve with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a fresh green salad. Spoon any extra caramelized pan juices over the chops.
Tip: For lamb chops, don’t overcook them—the center can remain slightly pink. For pork, use a meat thermometer and cook to 63°C (145°F) internally, followed by a 3-minute rest.
