Texas-Style Juicy Pork Chops That Will Change Your Pork Chop Game
This one's for all the pork chop skeptics—I see you. I used to be one of you. You know that moment when you bite into a chop and it's dry enough to qualify as a building material? Yeah, we don't do that here.
These Texas-style pork chops are juicy, tender, and coated with a sweet, smoky, slightly tangy glaze that practically begs to be licked off your fingers. And the best part? You don't need to spend hours in the kitchen or own a grill the size of a small car.
Whether you're on the hunt for quick pork chop recipes after a long workday, looking to spice up your keto pork chop lineup, or craving that fried pork chop crunch without the grease puddle, this one checks all the boxes. I even make extras for pork chop sandwich recipes the next day—because who doesn’t love leftovers that don’t taste like leftovers? With this pork chop seasoning recipe in your back pocket, you’ll never run out of Pork Chop Dinner Ideas again.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 boneless pork chops, 1-inch thick
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels. This helps the seasoning stick and creates a nice crust.
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne if using.
- Rub both sides of each pork chop with olive oil, then coat generously with the seasoning blend.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chops and sear for 3–4 minutes per side.
- While the chops cook, whisk together Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, honey, and mustard in a small bowl.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Pour the sauce mixture over the chops and cook for another 6–8 minutes, spooning the sauce over the top as it thickens.
- Remove from heat once the internal temperature hits 145°F (63°C). Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.