Brown Sugar Pork Chops

Sweet, Savory Chops

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In a large bowl, stir together warm water, balsamic vinegar, and sea salt until the salt is dissolved.

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Then add the pork chops to the brine. Cover and refrigerate.

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In a small bowl, mix together the flour, sea salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.

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Take the chops out of the brine, dry them off, and dredge them in the flour mixture.

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Cook the pork chops in a skillet for 7-8 minutes on each side. Then set them aside.

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In the same skillet, add the water, brown sugar, and soy sauce. Bring to a simmer.

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Add the chops back to the skillet, and spoon the sugar sauce over them.

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Garnish the pork chops with fresh herbs and drizzle with sauce. Enjoy!

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Brown Sugar Pork Chops

Brown Sugar Pork Chops

Sweet, Savory Chops

This recipe may look fancy, but it's actually so simple to make! Let's get started on these savory pork chops with a brown sugar glaze.

In a large bowl, stir together warm water, balsamic vinegar, and sea salt until the salt is dissolved.

Make the Brine

Then add the pork chops to the brine. Cover and refrigerate.

Brine the Pork Chops

In a small bowl, mix together the flour, sea salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.

Season the Flour

Take the chops out of the brine, dry them off, and dredge them in the flour mixture.

Dredge the Pork Chops

Cook the pork chops in a skillet for 7-8 minutes on each side. Then set them aside.

Pan-Fry

In the same skillet, add the water, brown sugar, and soy sauce. Bring to a simmer.

Make the Sauce

Add the chops back to the skillet, and spoon the sugar sauce over them.

Sauce the Pork Chops

Garnish the pork chops with fresh herbs and drizzle with sauce. Enjoy!

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