If you're looking to make juicy pork chops with simple ingredients, these baked pork chops are it!
Made with mostly pantry staples and fresh ingredients from the local grocery store, these flavorful pork chops couldn't be easier to prepare.
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This recipe is a great weeknight meal! It requires so little hands-on time - you'll make a mix of seasoning to add to the meat, then let the oven do the work.
The result is juicy, delicious pork chops that are ready in under 30 minutes.
Baked Pork Chop Ingredients
- Pork chops - Using bone-in pork chops can help keep them juicier, but you can use boneless pork chops if you prefer.
- Olive oil - Olive oil will help the seasonings stick to the pork chops as well as help with a nice browning. If you don't have olive oil, you can use another neural cooking oil like avocado oil or vegetable oil.
- Seasonings - You'll combine smoked paprika, brown sugar, kosher salt, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, and cumin to get the best seasoning for these pork chops. I think the sugar adds a necessary sweetness that brings out the flavors, but if you prefer not to use it, you can leave it out, or use about 3 tablespoons of this Pork Tenderloin Rub instead.
- Fresh lemon juice - The lemon juice is optional here, but I love how it brightens up the flavor in this recipe.
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How to Make Healthy Baked Pork Chops
- Step 1: Mix the paprika, brown sugar, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and cumin in a small bowl.
- Step 2: Brush both sides of all pork chops with olive oil. Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over both sides of the pork chops. Place pork chops on a rimmed baking sheet or in a large baking dish. Drizzle with any remaining olive oil.
- Step 3: Bake at 400 F for 10 minutes in a preheated oven. Remove the pork chops from the oven and flip. Drizzle with any pan sauces.
- Step 4: Bake for an additional 7 to 10 minutes until the center of the pork chops reaches 145 degrees on an instant-read thermometer.
- Step 5: Remove from the oven and place on a plate or cutting board. Cover with aluminum foil and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Tips for Making Pork Chops
Cooking time may vary slightly depending on your oven. When the pork is fully cooked, your meat thermometer should read 145 degrees.
Baking time will also depend on the thickness of the chops. If your chops are thick (closer to 2 inches), they may need an additional minute or two of baking time. If your pork chops are on the thinner side (1-inch thickness), check them after 16 to 17 minutes of total baking time to see if they are ready.
Storage
Store leftover pork chops in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
You can use leftover chops in this delicious pork chop sandwich!
What to Serve with Pork Chops
Pork chops pair well with simple vegetables side dishes like Parmesan Green Beans, Crispy Oven Roasted Potatoes, and Grilled Zucchini. You can also serve them with a salad like our Strawberry Spinach Salad or my favorite green salad - the popular Panko Parmesan Green Salad.
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Easy Baked Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 2 pounds bone-in pork chops
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- Optional - freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Brush both sides of all pork chops with olive oil. Reserve some olive oil if possible.
- Combine the paprika, brown sugar, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and cumin in a small bowl and stir together.
- Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over both sides of the pork chops.
- Place pork chops on a rimmed baking sheet or in a large baking dish. Drizzle with any remaining olive oil.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Remove the pork chops from the oven and flip. Drizzle with any pan sauces.
- Bake for an additional 7 to 10 minutes until the center of the pork chops registers 145 degrees on an instant-read thermometer.
- Remove from the oven and place on a plate or cutting board. Cover with aluminum foil and allow to rest for 5 minutes before cutting and serving.
Jennifer says
Made this tonight. It was delicious!!
Jeanna says
Super easy and so tasty!