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Honey Garlic Brown Sugar Pork Chops with Easy Roasted Sweet Potatoes

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Juicy pork chops glazed with a sticky honey garlic brown sugar sauce, paired with caramelized roasted sweet potatoes for a comforting, crowd-pleasing dinner. Quick to prepare and packed with bold, nostalgic flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in or boneless pork chops (about 1-inch thick, 1–1.5 lbs)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (for pork chops)
  • 1 teaspoon salt (for pork chops)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (for pork chops)
  • 1/4 cup honey (for glaze)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar (packed, for glaze)
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced (for glaze)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (for glaze)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (for glaze)
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional, for glaze)
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional, for glaze)
  • 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1 lb), peeled and cubed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (for sweet potatoes)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (for sweet potatoes)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (for sweet potatoes)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional, for sweet potatoes)
  • 1 tablespoon honey (for drizzling sweet potatoes, optional)
  • Fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Peel and cube sweet potatoes into 1-inch pieces. Toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder if using. Spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and fork-tender.
  2. Pat pork chops dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together 1/4 cup honey, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (if using). Stir until smooth.
  4. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork chops for 2-3 minutes per side until deep golden brown.
  5. Pour glaze over pork chops in skillet, spooning to coat. Transfer skillet to oven (or move chops and glaze to a baking dish if needed). Bake for 8-12 minutes, until pork reaches 145°F (63°C) internally.
  6. Remove skillet from oven and let pork chops rest for 5-10 minutes. Spoon extra glaze over the top while resting.
  7. Once sweet potatoes are roasted, drizzle with 1 tablespoon honey while hot and toss gently. Sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired.
  8. Serve pork chops with extra glaze and a generous helping of roasted sweet potatoes. Garnish with parsley.

Notes

For gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce. Maple syrup can replace honey. For extra crispy sweet potatoes, toss with a pinch of cornstarch before roasting. Let pork rest after baking for juiciness. If glaze thickens too much, add a splash of water before baking. Pork tenderloin, chicken, or tofu can be substituted for pork chops.

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Keywords: pork chops, honey garlic, brown sugar, roasted sweet potatoes, easy dinner, comfort food, skillet, oven, family meal, weeknight

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