Brown Sugar Pork Chops

Yesterday I had quite the dilemma.  Brown sugar pork chops or parmesan crusted pork chops?  Both sounded amazing and I knew that either way, I was going to try them both.  With that said, due to sheer laziness I went for the brown sugar ones bc they are easier to make and all I had to go to the store for was the pork chops then.  Let me tell you, these things were delish and so juicy. Not to mention, INCREDIBLY easy to make.  Make sure that you cover them when you bake them so they stay moist and I always line the bottom of the pan with water.  It keeps them from drying out and mixed with the sugar to make a nice glaze to bake it in.  I served mine with baby red skin potatoes mixed with broccoli, cauliflower, and green beans.

 

INGREDIENTS: (this is for 2 pork chops.  I doubled the messurements for 4 chops)2 pork chops (I used boneless)
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon Chili Powder
1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
minced/chopped garlic

 

DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Mix together the brown sugar, chili powder, and garlic powder in a bowl.
3. Rub the mixture onto both sides of the pork chop, coating it really well.
4. Transfer to a shallow oven safe pan. Add a little garlic on top of the pork chop and put into the oven. Let them roast in the oven until the internal temperature registers at 140-145 degrees. Depending on how thick they are will determine the cook time.  Mine tok about 25 min

5. ENJOY

 

 

Pork Chops with Green Bean Bruschetta

This was super easy to make!!! I seasoned the pork chops with a little pork chop seasoning and garlic with a sprinkle of brown sugar. I put it in a steamable bag with some water. Cut slits in the bag and bake at 350 for 30 minutes.


Green Beans are just from a fresh steamable bag and bruschetta is as follows:

About 1 1/2 cup of chopped tomatoes
2 tbsp basil paste or fresh basil (I used the paste
2 tsp minced garlic
Sprinkle with salt and pepper and taste adjust the ingredients according to taste.

Plate all together and enjoy :)

Herb-Rubbed Pork Chop

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Herb-Rubbed Pork Chop Prep Time: 5 minutes or less Total Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon garlic, chopped 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon coriander, ground 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil 8 1/4 ounces fresh pork sirloin boneless chops Preparation Mix the garlic, cumin, coriander, pepper and oil to form a paste. Rub pork with the paste. Coat a skillet with non-stick cooking spray. Heat to medium. Cook the pork chop about 5 minutes on each side, or until no longer pink inside. Roasted Brussel Sprouts Prep Time: 5 minutes or less Total Time: 50 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Ingredients 3/4 cup Brussels sprouts, fresh 1/2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil 1/8 teaspoon black pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. Toss brussels sprouts with olive oil and pepper. Place on baking sheet and roast for 30-45 minutes. Shake pan every 5-10 minutes for even browning. Biscuit Prep Time: 5 minutes or less Total Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Ingredients 2 biscuits, buttermilk, lower fat, 2 1/4" 3/4 teaspoon unsalted butter Preparation Prepare biscuits per package directions; top with butter. Cinnamon Apple & Raisin Bake Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Ingredients 1/2 cup apples, fresh, sliced 1/2 teaspoon raisins 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar, packed 1/4 teaspoon unsalted butter 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, ground Preparation Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a small baking dish with cooking spray. Place apples and raisins in baking dish. Combine sugar, butter and cinnamon well. Sprinkle over fruit. Bake for 15 minutes until sugar begins to carmelize and apples are tender.

Nutrition Facts

Calories	620
Calories from Fat	220
Total Fat	25 g
Saturated Fat	8 g
Cholesterol	155 mg
Sodium	540 mg
Total Carbohydrate	44 g
Dietary Fiber	7 g
Sugars	14 g
Protein	56 g
Calcium	10%
Vitamin A	15%
Vitamin C	100%
Iron	30%