Brown Sugar and Ketchup Pork Chops
A quick and easy weeknight dinner that turns boneless pork chops into a tender, juicy meal. The sweet and savory caramelized glaze cooks to perfection in just 30 minutes!
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- spoon
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 thick boneless pork chops (½ inch to 1 inch)
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
- Spread the tablespoon of olive oil evenly across the lined baking sheet to create a non-stick surface.
- Pat the boneless pork chops completely dry with a paper towel, then arrange them in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, thoroughly stir together the brown sugar, sea salt, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and ground black pepper.
- Spread the ketchup evenly over the top of each pork chop, then generously coat them with the brown sugar and ketchup glaze mixture.
- Bake uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 145°F).Remove the baking sheet from the oven, cover loosely with foil, and let the meat rest for 5 minutes before serving