3-Ingredient Brown Sugar Italian Pork Chops

3-Ingredient Brown Sugar Italian Pork Chops

Lean pork chops are glazed with the perfect blend of brown sugar and Italian seasonings to create a caramelized coating that locks in flavor and juices. Quick, easy, and irresistibly flavorful. Bakes in just 20 minutes with 5 minutes of prep. Add this quick and easy, 3-ingredient brown sugar Italian pork chop recipe to your dinner rotation.

Course Dinner

Cuisine American, Italian

Recipe Type Baked, Fall, Healthy Dinner, Kid-Friendly, Pork, Quick Dinner, Served Hot, Sheet Pan Meals, Spring Dinner

Skill Level Easy

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Rest Time 5

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 356kcal

Author Angela G.

Equipment

sheet pan

Ingredients

6 boneless pork chops thin cut
½ cup brown sugar light or dark
7 oz packet Italian dressing mix (dry)

Instructions

Prep. Preheat oven to 400ºF. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
Season pork. Mix brown sugar and dry Italian dressing mix together in a small bowl.
Coat pork chops on both sides and add to your baking sheet.
Sprinkle any remaining mix on top of the pork.
Bake. Bake in the oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the pork reaches 145ºF.
Garnish. Top pork with remaining juices from the pan.
Garnish with parsley, if desired.

Notes

Bake time varies by size and thickness of pork chops. Do not overcook. Check for doneness with a meat thermometer. Pork is done at 145ºF.
For moist, juicy pork, don't cook much past 145ºF and let pork rest about 3-5 minutes before serving to allow juices to distribute.
Optional: Sear your pork chops in a skillet over high heat before baking to lock in more moisture. Season the pork after searing.

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