Boneless Pork Chops in Oven
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Additional Time
5 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
479 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Boneless Pork Chops in Oven
Description
Boneless Pork Chops in Oven relies on a simple yet effective marinade of lemon juice, olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper to enhance the mild pork flavor. The chops, about half an inch thick, are marinated for several hours to absorb these seasonings fully. This preparation yields savory pork with a fresh citrus note and a subtle smoky undertone from the paprika.
Using a cast iron or heavy oven-safe pan heated until very hot produces a seared exterior when the chops are placed in it, contributing a pleasant crust and locking in moisture. The method calls for turning the chops midway and monitoring the internal temperature until it reaches 145°F, the recommended safe temperature that keeps the meat juicy without overcooking.
The method’s focus on temperature rather than time accounts for variations in chop thickness and oven performance, ensuring consistent results. This approach produces pork chops suitable for a simple dinner served alongside vegetables or grains.
Ingredients
- Easy Pork Chop Marinade:
- 1 tbsp garlic powder minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Easy Baked Pork Chops:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sea salt Celtic variety
- 1 tsp black pepper fresh cracked
- 4 pork chops 1/2" thick boneless chops - NOT extra thick or super thin
Instructions
- Add lemon juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, pork chops, salt, and pepper to a ziploc bag and marinate for at least 3 hours, and up to overnight.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and place cast iron pan (or other heavy oven safe pan) in oven.
- When oven is 375 degrees and pan is scorching hot (but not smoking), carefully swirl olive oil in pan and heat until shimmery.
- Season pork chops with salt and pepper.
- Add in pork chops, without crowding the pan.
- Close oven and cook to browned on one side - about 6 minutes.
- Flip pork chops and place back in oven.
- After 6 minutes, check pork's temperature. If pork chops are thinner, they cook much faster - pork chops are done when they are 145 degrees internally.
- If pork chops are not done, keep cooking until they are (cooking time will vary widely based on the thickness of your pork chop, whether or not there is a bone, etc. - so I find it's best to go from temperature instead of time.)
- When pork is 145 degrees internally, remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 479 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 479kcal | 24% |
| Protein | 50g | 100% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 163mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 695mg | 29% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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