Pan-Fried Pork Chops with Sweet BBQ Sauce
Pan-Fried Pork Chops with Sweet BBQ Sauce brings juicy, golden-seared chops coated in a glossy, sweet-tangy glaze balanced with brown sugar, lime, and a touch of garlic. The sauce clings beautifully, delivering bold barbecue flavor in minutes. Ideal for a quick weeknight dinner, it pairs well with mashed potatoes, corn, or a crisp slaw.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pan-Fried Pork Chops with Sweet BBQ Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 23 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 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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- 26
- Heart Health
- 15
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 50
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 1
Season the pork chops on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the pork chops in a single layer and cook until golden, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- 2
Meanwhile, whisk the barbecue sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, and garlic powder together in a bowl; pour over the seared pork chops and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium, cover, and simmer until the pork chops are cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes. Garnish with parsley.
- Calories 695.38 kcal High 35%
- Protein 43.63 g Good Source 87%
- Carbohydrate 105.25 g 38%
- Total Fat 15.51 g Moderate 20%
- Saturated Fat 4.23 g High 21%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 91.79 mg High 31%
- Sodium 3820.96 mg High 166%
- Dietary Fiber 3.14 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 91.31 g --
- Added Sugars 34.78 g High 70%
- Calcium 48.82 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 4.19 mg Good Source 23%
- Potassium 349.16 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 128.19 mcg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin C 28.12 mg Good Source 31%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Pan Fried Pork Chops with Sweet BBQ Sauce is made with 9 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Barbecue Sauce, Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, and Fresh Parsley. Each serving provides about 695.38 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pan-Fried Pork Chops with Sweet BBQ Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Barbecue Sauce, Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Fresh Parsley, Garlic Powder. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pan-Fried Pork Chops with Sweet BBQ Sauce?
- About 15 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 695.38 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pan-Fried Pork Chops with Sweet BBQ Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Pan-Fried Pork Chops with Sweet BBQ Sauce healthy?
- Pan-Fried Pork Chops with Sweet BBQ Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 695.38 calories and 43.63 g of protein, or 87% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 3820.96 mg (166% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 4.23 g (21% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 34.78 g (70% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus and Garlic, 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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