Carolina Golden Pork Chops and Baked Beans

Savor the irresistible Southern charm of Carolina Golden Pork Chops and Baked Beans—a one-pan meal that combines tender, golden-seared bone-in pork chops with a rich, savory-sweet baked bean medley. Infused with bold flavors from a marinade of brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and yellow mustard, the pork chops bake to perfection atop a robust mixture of baked beans, molasses, ketchup, diced onions, and a hint of cayenne. This comforting dish seamlessly blends tangy, smoky, and slightly sweet notes, making it a hearty dinner ideal for any weeknight or gathering. With just 15 minutes of prep and a bake time in the oven, it’s a convenient, flavor-packed option for satisfying southern-style cravings in under an hour.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Bone-in pork chops
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Yellow mustard
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 28 ounces Canned baked beans
• 1 medium Diced onion
• 1 cup Ketchup
• 2 tablespoons Molasses
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground cayenne pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Pat the pork chops dry with a paper towel, then season both sides with salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Set aside.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, yellow mustard, and olive oil to create the marinade for the pork chops.

Step 4

Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sear the pork chops for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the pork chops from the skillet and set aside.

Step 5

In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and sauté the diced onion for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.

Step 6

Add the canned baked beans, ketchup, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, and ground cayenne pepper to the skillet with the onions. Stir well to combine.

Step 7

Nestle the seared pork chops back into the skillet on top of the baked beans mixture.

Step 8

Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake uncovered for 40 minutes, or until the pork chops are cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).

Step 9

Carefully remove the skillet from the oven and let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 10

Serve the pork chops with a generous scoop of the baked bean mixture on the side. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2119.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3455.9

Total Fat 144.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 45.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 544mg	0%
Sodium 7747.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 309.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 34.8g	0%
Total Sugars 170.1g
Protein 232.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 635.2mg	0%
Iron 23.0mg	0%
Potassium 6063.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.6%

Protein: 26.8%

Carbs: 35.6%