Spiced Dark Rum Glazed Caribbean Pork Chops

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-19 · Updated 2026-06-19

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Pan-seared pork chops glazed with a rich dark rum sauce infused with warm spices for a sweet and savory Caribbean twist. 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

4 chops (6 oz each) bone-in pork chops
1/3 cup dark rum
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground allspice
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves minced garlic
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves

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Instructions

Step 1: Season 4 bone-in pork chops evenly with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/2 tsp ground allspice on both sides.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and sear for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chops and set aside.
Step 3: Reduce heat to medium and add 2 tbsp unsalted butter and 2 cloves minced garlic to the skillet, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 4: Pour in 1/3 cup dark rum and stir in 2 tbsp brown sugar, scraping any browned bits from the pan. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Step 5: Return the pork chops to the skillet, spoon the rum glaze over them, and sprinkle with 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to coat and warm through before serving.