Brown Sugar & Vinegar Pork Chops with Rice & Salad
Pan-seared pork chops glazed with a tangy-sweet sauce of brown sugar and apple cider vinegar, served with seasoned rice and potato salad for a complete weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat pork chops dry with paper towels, then season both sides with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
Step 3
Sear pork chops 3 minutes per side without moving—they should be golden brown.
Step 4
Whisk brown sugar and apple cider vinegar together, then pour over the chops.
Step 5
Simmer 2 minutes, tilting the pan to coat the chops in the glaze until sticky and caramelized.
Step 6
Serve pork chops alongside warm seasoned rice and potato salad.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- paper towels
- whisk
- tongs
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