Description
Juicy, tender bone-in pork chops baked low and finished under the broiler for a sweet, caramelized crust. A simple 4-ingredient rub is all it takes.
Ingredients
- 2 bone-in pork chops
- 2 tsp brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Pat the pork chops dry with a paper towel.
- Mix the brown sugar, paprika, salt, and pepper together. Rub the mixture liberally onto both sides of the pork chops.
- Place the chops on a foil-lined shallow baking dish. Bake on the middle rack for 25 minutes, turning over after 15 minutes.
- Move the pan to the broiler for 5 minutes, until the tops are caramelized.
- Check that the chops reach 145°F, then let them rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Cooking tips:
- Pat the chops dry before seasoning so the rub sticks and the sugar caramelizes.
- Chops about ¾ inch thick work best for this timing.
- Watch the broiler closely at the end. Brown sugar can burn quickly.
Doneness:
- Pork is done at 145°F. Pull the chops there and rest them 5 minutes before serving.
- Boneless chops cook faster, so check them a few minutes early.
Storage:
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 4 days.
- Reheat gently in a 300°F oven, covered, with a splash of broth so they stay moist.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Oven Baked
- Cuisine: American
