Dinner for 4

Brown Sugar Pork Chops

Name: Brown Sugar Pork Chops
Total time: 52 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 bone-in-pork chops; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1/4 cup kosher salt; 4 cups warm water; 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 2 tbsp brown sugar; 1 cup ice cubes; 1 1/2 tsp paprika; 1 tsp each ground cumin; 1/2 tsp each ground mustard; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 2 tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce; 2 cloves garlic; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1/2 tsp cornstarch; 1/2 tsp each dried parsley; 1 pinch 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

$6.92for 452 minServes 4

Brined pork chops are seasoned, seared, and coated in a sweet, tangy garlic glaze.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Pork chops, 1.5 lb$2.99/lb typical	1.5 lb	$4.49Typical price
	Butter, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical	1 oz	$0.40Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
	Juice, 1 oz$0.04/oz typical	1 oz	$0.04Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$6.92

Swaps

Swap pork chops for chicken breastabout $0.50/lb more at typical prices
Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepperVinegarSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSoy sauceCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa

Not included in the cost.

52 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$typical cost tier

American High-protein Budget Family Dinners

Typical price

$1.73 per serving$6.92 for 4

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Ingredients

4 bone-in-pork chops
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1/4 cup kosher salt
4 cups warm water
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 cup ice cubes
1 1/2 tsp paprika
1 tsp each ground cumin
1/2 tsp each ground mustard
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce
2 cloves garlic
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp each dried parsley
1 pinch 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Steps

Stir the warm water, kosher salt, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, and vinegar in a large bowl, then add the ice.
Brine the pork chops for 15 minutes, then pat them dry.
Mix the paprika, cumin, mustard, remaining brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, lemon juice, parsley, red pepper flakes, and cornstarch in a small bowl.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chops for 4 minutes per side.
Lower the heat, cover the skillet, and cook for 5 to 8 minutes, until the chops reach 145 F.
Pour in the glaze and simmer for 3 minutes, turning the chops to coat them.
Rest the chops for 3 minutes before serving.

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