Traeger Brown Sugar Pork Chops combine sweet and smoky flavors in a simple, satisfying dish. Bone-in pork chops are seasoned, seared, and finished with a rich brown sugar sauce for a delicious twist on a classic. Cooking on a pellet grill adds a subtle wood-fired note that elevates the overall flavor.
Brown Sugar Pork Chops
Traeger Brown Sugar Pork Chops elevate everyday pork with a sweet-and-savory sauce that highlights the meat. Brown sugar, garlic, and a splash of apple cider vinegar create a glossy, flavorful glaze while seasoned salt and black pepper enhance the natural pork taste.
If you don’t have a pellet grill or smoker, you can make these on the stovetop and finish in the oven. Sear the chops in a cast iron pan, then follow the same approximate times and temperatures used for the Traeger when transferring to the oven.
Cook to temperature, not time. Times here are estimates—use an instant-read thermometer for best results.
Why You’ll Love This Dish…
- Savory Meets Sweet: The brown sugar sauce balances savory pork for a pleasing flavor contrast.
- Smoky Undertones: A pellet grill gives these chops a subtle smokiness that other methods can’t quite match.
- Versatile: Works for casual weeknights or a special dinner.
- Easy to Make: Despite its gourmet flavor, the recipe is straightforward and approachable.
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Recipe Shopping List
Here’s what you’ll need to make this recipe. For exact amounts, see the recipe card below.
- Pork chops (bone-in)
- Seasoned salt
- Olive oil
- Butter
- Brown sugar
- Crushed garlic
- Heavy cream
- Apple cider vinegar
- Black pepper
- Chopped green onion
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How To Make This Recipe
Below is a concise overview of the process. Follow the detailed recipe card while cooking and use a thermometer to check doneness.
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your Traeger to 375°F. Brush chops with olive oil and season with seasoned salt.
- Grill the Chops: Place the chops on the grill grates and sear about 5 minutes per side to develop color.
- Make the Sauce: While the chops sear, melt butter in a saucepan and whisk in brown sugar, garlic, heavy cream, apple cider vinegar, and black pepper. Simmer until sugar dissolves.
- Bake with Sauce: Transfer chops to a grill-safe skillet, pour the sauce over them, reduce grill heat to 300°F, and continue cooking until the internal temperature reaches 140–145°F.
- Rest and Serve: Remove chops and let rest 10 minutes before serving so juices redistribute.
Try our Grilled Teriyaki Pork Chops, too!
Recipe FAQ
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Yes. Reheat gently in the oven, air fryer, or on the stovetop to preserve moisture—avoid overcooking.
You can season the chops and make the sauce ahead of time, but for best texture and flavor, grill them just before serving.
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Serve This With
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- Grilled Asparagus
- Traeger Garlic Bread
- Garlic Mashed Potatoes
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Traeger Brown Sugar Pork Chops
6 people
20 minutes
45 minutes
1 hour 5 minutes
These sweet and savory pork chops are finished in a skillet on the Traeger and are excellent with mashed potatoes or pasta.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds pork chops, bone-in
- ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon crushed garlic
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped green onion
Instructions
- Preheat the Traeger to 375°F.
- Brush the chops with olive oil and season with seasoned salt.
- Place directly onto the grates of the preheated grill. Cook about 5 minutes per side to sear.
- While the chops cook, melt the butter in a saucepan and whisk in the brown sugar, garlic, heavy cream, apple cider vinegar, and pepper.
- Simmer for about 5 minutes over medium heat, whisking frequently, until the sugar dissolves and the sauce is smooth.
- Place the pork chops into a cast iron pan or another grill-safe skillet in a single layer.
- Pour the brown sugar sauce over the chops.
- Reduce the grill heat to 300°F.
- Cook the chops for 15–20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 140–145°F.
- Remove from the grill and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6
Amounts Per Serving:
Calories: 366
Total Fat: 23g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0.4g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Cholesterol: 130mg
Sodium: 330mg
Carbohydrates: 5g
Fiber: 0.1g
Sugar: 4g
Protein: 33g
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