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Flavorful Brown Sugar Dijon Baked Pork Chops with Easy Garlic Green Beans

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This recipe features juicy bone-in pork chops with a caramelized brown sugar Dijon glaze paired with roasted garlic green beans, delivering a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors in under 40 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in pork chops, about 1-inch thick
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 whole bulb garlic, separated into cloves and peeled
  • 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Trim the ends off the green beans and peel the garlic cloves. Toss green beans and garlic cloves in a mixing bowl with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, and a pinch of salt. Stir well until it forms a sticky paste.
  4. Pat pork chops dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  5. Using a brush or spoon, spread the brown sugar Dijon glaze evenly over the top side of each pork chop.
  6. Place the pork chops spaced out on one side of a rimmed baking sheet. Spread the green beans and garlic cloves on the other side in a single layer.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, watching closely around 18 minutes to prevent burning the sugar glaze. The internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C).
  8. Optional: Broil on high for 1-2 minutes for a deeper caramelized crust, watching carefully to avoid burning.
  9. Remove from oven and let pork chops rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  10. Toss roasted green beans and garlic with a splash of fresh lemon juice for brightness and extra flavor.

Notes

Watch the pork chops closely around the 18-20 minute mark to prevent burning the sugar glaze. Pat pork chops dry before seasoning to help the glaze stick and caramelize properly. Rest pork chops for 5 minutes after baking to keep them juicy. Tent with foil if glaze bubbles too aggressively. Space pork chops and green beans well to ensure even roasting.

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Keywords: pork chops, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, baked pork chops, garlic green beans, easy dinner, weeknight meal, roasted green beans

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