Basil Pork Chops Recipe
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Basil Pork Chops

By: Lisa Gilliland 
"These tender, glazed chops sent in by Lisa Gilliland of Fort Collins, Colorado, get great flavor from a little brown sugar, chili powder and dried basil. The fast-cooking entree is sure to make a regular appearance at your dinner table."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (150)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 4 (4 ounce) boneless pork loin chops, 1/2 inch thick

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, basil, salt and chili powder. Gradually stir in 1 tablespoon oil until crumbly. Rub over both sides of pork chops.
  2. In a large skillet, cook pork in remaining oil over medium heat for 7-8 minutes on each side or until juices run clear.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 6, 2007 by missmac   view full review
This recipe was wonderful and super easy to make. Hubby and kids loved it and really only...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 9, 2008 by coconutheather   view full review
I thought these chops were delicious, and the kids loved them too! I omitted a bit of the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 10, 2007 by BCGIRL04   view full review
These were great! The only thing I changed was that I added garlic powder, but I add garlic to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2010 by CupcakeLiz09   view full review
This is my favorite pork recipe! It's so easy to throw together and the results are...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2007 by IMVINTAGE   view full review
The only changes I made to the recipe were to brine my chops first (to ensure a tender, juicy...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2007 by K.Glavin   view full review
This came out pretty good - moist and tasty, but the brown sugar seemed to overpower the other...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2011 by reesk   view full review
Just be sure not to have your pan too hot. The coating will turn to candy with all the sugar! ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2009 by mamajen71   view full review
It's hard to find a good recipe for pork chops that satisfy everyone, but this one did it. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2008 by Becky   view full review
Tasty---more sweet than spicy. Increase chili powder and reduce cook time to 5-6 minutes a side.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2011 by alana rose   view full review
This recipe was quite the tasty treat! I didn't have chili powder so I used 1-tsp cajon...

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