Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Kansas-Style BBQ Glaze

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Juicy pork chops pan-seared and finished with a tangy Kansas-inspired BBQ glaze, capturing a regional flavor from the American Midwest. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, olive oil, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 bone-in pork chops (about 6 oz each) and season both sides evenly with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp smoked paprika.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add pork chops and sear for 4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 145°F).
  3. Step 3: While pork cooks, combine 3 tbsp yellow mustard, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1/4 cup ketchup, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1/2 tsp onion powder in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes until thickened and glossy.
  4. Step 4: Once chops are cooked, brush both sides generously with the BBQ glaze and cook for an additional 1 minute per side to caramelize the sauce.
  5. Step 5: Remove chops from skillet and let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.

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