Broiler-Glazed Pork Chops
Broiler-Glazed Pork Chops bring juicy, tender meat coated in a tangy-sweet sauce that caramelizes under high heat. Ketchup, vinegar, Worcestershire, and warm spices create a balanced glaze with a gentle kick and glossy finish. Serve these chops for a weeknight dinner or casual gathering alongside simple sides like roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Broiler-Glazed Pork Chops, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 24 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 9
- Heart Health
- 11
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 35
- General Wellness
- 1
In a medium saucepan, combine ketchup, water, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, salt, paprika, chili powder, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Set aside 1/2 of the sauce for serving.
- 2
Preheat the oven broiler. Position an oven rack 4 inches from the heat.
- 3
Brush both sides of the chops with sauce, then place them on a broiling pan rack.
- 4
Broil the chops for 4 minutes per side. Brush with more sauce. Continue broiling, turning and basting every 3 to 4 minutes, until the juices run clear. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
- 5
Serve the pork chops with the reserved sauce.
- Calories 234.35 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 30.57 g Good Source 61%
- Carbohydrate 17.95 g 7%
- Total Fat 5.32 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 2.08 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 61.67 mg High 21%
- Sodium 2403.67 mg High 105%
- Dietary Fiber 0.92 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 15.36 g --
- Added Sugars 7.74 g Moderate 15%
- Calcium 6.19 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 2.47 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 53.47 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 35.33 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 1.84 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Sulfites
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Broiler Glazed Pork Chops is made with 10 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Chili Powder, and Ketchup. Each serving provides about 234.35 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Broiler-Glazed Pork Chops made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Chili Powder, Ketchup, Paprika. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Broiler-Glazed Pork Chops?
- About 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 234.35 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Broiler-Glazed Pork Chops easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Broiler-Glazed Pork Chops healthy?
- Broiler-Glazed Pork Chops has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 234.35 calories and 30.57 g of protein, or 61% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2403.67 mg (105% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 2.08 g (10% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 7.74 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Sulfites and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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