Brown Sugar Italian Pork Chops
Brown Sugar Italian Pork Chops are an easy 4 ingredient dinner of juicy bone in pork chops marinated in Italian dressing, brown sugar, and soy sauce, then baked until sticky and caramelized. Sweet, savory, and almost entirely hands off.
Servings: 4
Calories: 647kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 thick cut bone-in pork chops about 2 ½ to 3 pounds total, 1 to 1 ¼ inches thick
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 cup bottled Italian salad dressing
- ¼ cup soy sauce low sodium
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup brown sugar, 1 cup Italian salad dressing, and ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce until combined.
- Place the 4 pork chops in a large baking dish or resealable bag. Pour the marinade over the pork chops, turning them to coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for even more flavor.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Arrange the pork chops in a baking dish and pour the marinade over them. Bake uncovered for 35 to 45 minutes, basting once or twice during cooking, until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Let the pork chops rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Marinate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for the deepest flavor.
- Bake to an internal temperature of 145°F for juicy, tender pork.
- Let the chops rest 5 minutes before serving so the juices settle back in.
- Line the baking dish with foil or parchment, since the brown sugar makes a sticky pan.
- For a thicker glaze, simmer the pan juices on the stove for a few minutes after baking.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 647kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 1266mg | Potassium: 760mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 60g | Vitamin A: 31IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 2mg
