1-Getting these brown sugar glazed pork chops just right starts with prepping your ingredients. First, whisk together 75g light brown sugar, 2 tablespoons light soy sauce, 2 tablespoons water, 1.5 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, and 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce in a small bowl, then set it aside for later. This step builds the flavorful glaze that makes the dish special.

2-Next, season your 4 boneless pork loin chops with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat, add the chops, and cook for about 3 minutes per side until they form a nice crust and are almost done. Stack the chops with fat strips aligned and sear for a few more minutes to render the fat until it’s golden, then remove and let them rest.

3-Lower the heat to medium, melt 3 tablespoons unsalted butter in the pan, whisk the sauce again, and pour it in. Stir and simmer for 4-5 minutes until it thickens to a thin caramel consistency. Add any juices from the resting pork and simmer for another 30 seconds to make it even thicker. Finally, return the pork chops to the pan, coat them in the glaze, and serve with extra glaze on top. The total prep time is just 5 minutes, with 15 minutes of cooking, making it a quick 20-minute meal.

4-Step-by-Step Breakdown: 1. Gather and prepare ingredients, ensuring pork is at room temperature. 2. Preheat skillet and season pork chops with spices. 3. Sear chops for 3-4 minutes per side. 4. Reduce heat, mix and add the glaze. 5. Brush and cook chops with glaze for extra minutes. 6. Check temperature and let rest before serving.