Baked Pork Chops
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
416 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Baked Pork Chops
Description
Baked Pork Chops begin by seasoning bone-in pork chops with salt and pepper, then pan-searing them in olive oil over medium-high heat to form a golden-brown crust. After searing, the pork chops are briefly removed while a sauce made of butter, minced garlic, brown sugar, and Italian seasoning is cooked in the same pan. The chops are returned to the pan, coated with the sauce, and baked at 400°F until cooked through to an internal temperature of 145°F.
The buttery sauce with garlic and brown sugar provides a subtle sweetness and savory depth balanced by the herbal notes from Italian seasoning. Fresh chopped parsley is sprinkled over the finished dish, and lemon wedges can be served alongside to add a fresh citrus element if desired.
This method produces tender, flavorful pork chops with a nicely caramelized exterior. It suits a main course served with sides such as roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.
If Italian seasoning is unavailable, a blend of dried oregano, basil, and thyme works as a substitute without altering the intended flavor profile significantly.
Ingredients
- 4 pork chops bone in
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning dried
- 1 tablespoon parsley fresh chopped
- 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 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 4-5 minutes on each side or until browned.
- 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 Italian seasoning 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 10-15 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, garnished with lemon wedges and parsley sprigs if desired.
Notes
- If Italian seasoning is not available, substitute with equal parts dried oregano, dried basil, and dried thyme for a similar herb blend.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 416 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 416kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 139mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 170mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 593mg | 13% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 260IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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