Baked Boneless Pork Chops
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
336 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Baked Boneless Pork Chops
Description
This recipe begins by seasoning boneless pork chops with kosher salt and black pepper, then searing them in olive oil on the stovetop to develop a golden-brown crust on each side. After removing the chops, butter is melted in the same pan, and garlic, brown sugar, and chopped fresh rosemary are cooked briefly to create a fragrant, flavorful sauce base.
The seared chops are returned to the pan and basted with the butter mixture before transferring the whole pan to a preheated 400°F oven. They bake for about 10 minutes, or until reaching an internal temperature of 145°F, ensuring juicy and safe-to-eat pork. Finally, the sauce is spooned over the chops and fresh parsley is sprinkled on top, adding a bright herbal note and fresh color.
This method produces pork chops with a tender interior and flavorful, slightly caramelized surface. Serving with lemon wedges and additional parsley offers optional acidity and freshness to balance the richness of the butter and sugar sauce. Using an oven-safe pan simplifies the cooking process by combining stovetop searing and baking in one vessel.
Key tips include monitoring the internal temperature carefully to avoid overcooking, as pork can quickly dry out. The recipe is designed for 4-6 ounce chops and cook times may vary with size. If an oven-safe pan is unavailable, transferring to a baking dish is recommended for the oven step.
Ingredients
- 4 pork chops 4-6 ounces each, boneless
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon rosemary chopped, fresh
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped, fresh
- lemon optional, wedges and sprigs for serving
- parsley optional, wedges and sprigs for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Heat the olive oil in a large oven safe pan over medium high heat.
- Season the pork chops on both sides with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the pork chops to the pan in a single layer. Cook for about 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
- Remove the pork from the pan and place on a plate. Cover with foil to keep warm.
- Add the butter to the pan and melt. Add the garlic, brown sugar and rosemary and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
- Place the pork chops back in the pan and spoon the sauce over the top.
- Place the pan in the oven and bake for 10 minutes or until pork is cooked to 145 degrees F.
- Spoon the sauce from the bottom of the pan over the pork chops and sprinkle with parsley. Serve immediately, garnished with lemon wedges and parsley sprigs if desired.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure pork chops reach 145°F internal temperature for optimal juiciness.
- Cook times assume 4-6 ounce boneless chops; adjust times if using larger or smaller cuts.
- Use an oven-safe pan for the searing and baking steps to maintain sauce flavors; if unavailable, transfer to a baking dish before oven.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 336 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 336kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 120mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 592mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 519mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 441IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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