Easy Oven Baked Pork Chops
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Additional Time
5 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 serving
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Calories
296 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Easy Oven Baked Pork Chops
Description
This recipe guides you to coat 1-inch thick boneless pork chops with a blend of brown sugar, garlic powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper, after rubbing them with olive oil. Baking on a foil-lined sheet at 375°F for 20 to 25 minutes cooks the chops through. The key detail is removing the meat at an internal temperature between 135°F and 140°F to allow gradual temperature rise during resting with foil, which helps maintain juiciness and tenderness without overcooking.
The spice mix offers a combination of sweetness and aromatic herbs with a mild smoky note from paprika. The resting stage is essential to redistribute juices and complete cooking. This recipe can be prepared with either bone-in or boneless chops, with slight timing adjustments.
For leftovers, store pork chops in airtight containers for 2 to 3 days. Seasoning the meat a day ahead improves flavor depth; just bring to room temperature before cooking.
Ingredients
Dry Rub
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning or dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper ground
The Pork
- 4 pork chops boneless, 1-inch thick
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper for easy clean up.
- In a small bowl, mix the dry rub ingredients.
- Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels. Drizzle and rub the pork with olive oil and season them with the dry rub. Rub the seasoning all over the chops (both sides)
- Place the pork chops onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 140 to 145 degrees Fahrenheit. Please read notes about carryover cooking and decide at what exact temperature to remove the pork from the oven.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes, tented with aluminum foil. While the meat rests - the temperature will redistribute (carryover cooking) and the internal temperature will rise about 5 to 10 degrees. Serve.
Notes
- Use pork chops at least 1-inch thick for best texture, choosing between bone-in or boneless according to preference.
- Remove pork from oven at 135º-140ºF internal temperature to prevent overcooking, allowing carryover cooking during resting.
- Rest chops tented with foil for 5-10 minutes to redistribute juices and complete cooking.
- Seasoning the pork a day in advance enhances flavor; let come to room temperature before baking.
- Store leftovers in airtight containers refrigerated for 2-3 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 296 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 296kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 357mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 511mg | 11% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 245IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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