These Sheet Pan Brown Sugar Pork Chops will become a weeknight fall favorite for parents and kids alike. Easy to prepare and clean up with only one pan!
I wore my fleece jacket this weekend! Can you believe it? We were in Philly visiting family and it was a cool 60 degrees in the evening. I may have decided fall is my favorite season, but don’t tell summer. What’s better than 75 degrees during the day and 60 at night?
I have jumped into fall cooking with both feet. Out with fresh corn and peaches and in with sweet potatoes and spaghetti squash. I already hit the farmer’s market to get fresh apples for these Apple Pie Overnight Oats. Yum! I have so many ideas for fall recipes that I cannot wait to get started. 
I am so excited to be bringing something extra special for you today. I have teamed up with my friend Alida Ryder over at Simply Delicious to bring you not one, but two one pot dinners. She made this delicious Creamy Cashew Chicken Curry. We both know how busy fall can be so we are here to help with these easy one pan wonders.
These simple pork chops are rubbed with some of my family’s favorite spices: chili powder, garlic salt, paprika and brown sugar. I can rub this mixture on just about anything and my kids will eat it. Add in some apples and butternut squash and these pork chops scream fall. I bought boneless pork chops but bone in works well too.
Ready in 25 minutes and only uses one pan? Yes, please.
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Easy Sheet Pan Pork Chops with Apple and Squash
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Description
Enjoy the quintessential flavors of fall with this simple one-pan meal. Sweet and savory pork chops are roasted to perfection alongside tender apples and butternut squash.
Ingredients
- 6 boneless pork chops
- 1/4 cup (59ml) brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) chili powder
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.2ml) pepper
- olive oil
- 1 apple (sliced)
- 2 cups (473ml) butternut squash (diced)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C).
- Mix all spice ingredients (brown sugar through pepper) together in a mixing bowl.
- Dip each side of the pork chops in the spice mixture and place on a sheet pan.
- Toss sliced apples and diced butternut squash in the remaining spice mixture and pour onto the sheet pan around the pork chops.
- Drizzle pork chops, apples, and butternut squash generously with olive oil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, depending on the thickness of the pork chops, until the internal temperature reaches 140°F (60°C).
- Note: You can line your sheet pan with parchment paper for easier cleanup, but it is not necessary.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use bone-in pork chops instead of boneless for this recipe?
Yes, bone-in pork chops work well too and will add extra flavor while cooking.
What spices are used in the rub for the pork chops?
The rub includes chili powder, garlic salt, paprika, and brown sugar, which gives the pork chops a sweet and savory flavor.
How do I know when the pork chops are fully cooked?
Pork chops should reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) to ensure they are fully cooked and safe to eat.
