5.0 from 12 votes
Baked Pork Chops
These Baked Pork Chops are an easy weeknight meal idea when you're looking for simple, delicious food. Sear the chops on the stove and then finish them in the oven on a bed of potatoes, onions, and plenty of fresh sage.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 servings (1 chop with vegetables each)
Calories: 501 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in pork chops (about 2 1/2 pounds, see note 1)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 24 ounces baby Yukon Gold potatoes quartered lengthwise (see note 2)
- 1 red onion quartered, layers separated into chunks
- 4 cloves garlic peeled
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh sage (see note 3)
Instructions
- Adjust an oven rack to the lower-middle position and preheat oven to 400 degrees. Season pork chops with salt and pepper.
- In a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat, heat olive oil until shimmering. Work in batches if necessary, add chops to the pot and sear until a brown crust forms, about 4 to 5 minutes. Flip and cook until the second side is seared, about 4 to 5 minutes longer. Transfer to a plate and reserve fat in pot.
- To the pot, add potatoes, red onion, garlic, and sage. Toss until well-coated in the fat, then season with salt and pepper.
- Nestle the chops on top of the vegetables (it's okay if there is some overlap). and cover. Roast in the oven until the chops reach 145 degrees when tested near the bone with a meat thermometer, about 20 to 25 minutes.
- Remove chops from the pot and tent with foil. Stir the vegetables, then return to the oven until tender and browning in places, about 10 minutes longer. Serve the chops with the vegetables.
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Notes
- Pork chops: Boneless pork chops will cook more quickly. To substitute boneless chops, start checking for doneness at 15 minutes.
- Potatoes: I wanted a potato that could soak up all the flavors from the pork without falling apart. Baby Yukon golds worked perfectly and held their shape even when stirred. To ensure the potatoes are done in time, the pieces need to be small. I suggest quartering them lengthwise, although very small potatoes need only to be cut in half. To substitute regular Yukon gold potatoes, I suggest cutting them into 1 1/2-inch chunks.
- Sage: Or substitute another pork-friendly herb such as fresh rosemary or thyme.
- Yield: This recipe makes 4 hearty servings with 1 pork chop and 2 cups of vegetables per person.
- Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 chop with vegetables
Calories
501kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
39g
(78%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
117mg
(39%)
Sodium
105mg
(4%)
Potassium
1363mg
(39%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
14IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
36mg
(40%)
Calcium
84mg
(8%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings (1 chop with vegetables each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 501
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 chop with vegetables | |
| Calories | 501kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 117mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 105mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 1363mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 14IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 36mg | 40% |
| Calcium | 84mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.