Caramelized Dark Rum-Glazed Pork Chops

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Juicy pork chops glazed with a rich, caramelized dark rum sauce that balances sweetness and depth. This Caribbean-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, dark rum, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Caribbean cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 bone-in pork chops and season both sides with 1 tsp sea salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Set aside.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and sear for 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chops and keep warm.
  3. Step 3: Reduce heat to medium and add 2 tbsp unsalted butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1/3 cup dark rum, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp fresh lime juice. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  5. Step 5: Return the pork chops to the skillet and spoon the caramelized rum glaze over them. Cook for 1-2 minutes more to meld flavors.
  6. Step 6: Serve the pork chops drizzled with extra glaze and garnish with lime wedges if desired.

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