Brown Sugar & Garlic Pork Chops with Yukon Gold Potatoes
Jump to RecipeAre you looking for a quick & easy dinner recipe? This one-dish sweet and savory Pork recipe is perfect for those nights when you just don't feel like spending a lot of time in the kitchen ;) I sometimes use thin Pork Chops, if I'm in a hurry and when I have more time, I use thick Pork Chops and slice them after cooking. I particularly like this recipe, because it only requires 5 ingredients (not including salt & pepper) and it tastes like you've been cooking all day :) A 5-Star recipe in our home!
Note: If you do not like Pork, Chicken is a wonderful substitute
Ingredients
Equipment:
- 9" x 13" Baking Dish
- Large Mixing Bowl
The Ingredients:
- 3-4 Thin or Thick Pork Chops Pat dry; Note: see Instructions for comments on thickness of Pork
- ½ Cup Light Brown Sugar Increase to 3/4 Cup if you prefer a sweeter taste
- 2 Tbsp Minced Garlic I use the already minced Garlic in a Jar from the produce section
- ½ + ¼ tsp Table Salt 1/2 tsp for the Potatoes; 1/4 tsp for the Pork
- ¼ + ¼ tsp Ground Black Pepper 1/4 tsp for the Potatoes; 1/4 tsp for the Pork
- 8-10 small/medium Yukon Gold Potatoes, thinly sliced I use Yukon Gold for their buttery flavor, but any potatoe will do ;) Use enough to cover the bottom of your baking dish
- 2 + 1 Tbsp Canola Oil 2 Tbsp for the Potatoes; 1 Tbsp for the Pork
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Gather the ingredients.
- In a large bowl, combine the thinly sliced Potatoes, 1/2 tsp Salt, 1/4 tsp Pepper and 2 Tablespoons Oil. Toss to coat well and spread into the 9" x 13" baking dish. Note: If my Pork Chops are on the thinner side, I place the potatoes in the oven while I prepare the Pork Chops, to give the potatoes a little head start ;)
- Using the same large bowl that you used for the Potatoes, combine the Brown Sugar, Garlic, 1/4 tsp Salt, 1/4 tsp Pepper and 1 Tbsp Oil. Mix well.
- Add the Pork Chops to the Brown Sugar mixture, one at a time, turning them over and kind of "mushing" them around to coat well. Place the Pork Chops on top of the Potatoes in the baking dish. Note: if you have any leftover Brown Sugar mixture drop it amongst the potatoes.
- Bake, uncovered, for approximately 30 to 35 minutes, depending on the thickness of your Pork Chops. The Pork is done when the internal temperature measures 145 degrees.
- If your Pork Chops are on the thicker side, slice thinly and serve on top of the Potatoes, being certain to drizzle some of the yummy juices over the top before serving.
- Serve with your favorite veggie and enjoy :)
