Baked Pork Chops (Recipe + Video)

Y’all should know by now that I could live on cheesy casseroles and creamy soups. I just love those decadent types of comfort food so much! Not only because they’re delicious, but rich recipes filled with all the cheesy goodness (and maybe a can of cream of mushroom soup!) remind me of my childhood. When I make comforting dishes like this flavorful King Ranch Chicken Casserole, Chicken Pot Pie Bubble Up Casserole or my kids’ favorite Easy Chicken Alfredo Bake, I know dinner is gonna be gobbled up in a hurry.

However, the truth must be told about our family dinnertime dynamics, y’all! I’ve recently accepted the fact that my husband and daughter don’t like all the pasta and loaded casseroles quite as much as my son and I do. Oh sure, they like them, but just not as much as the rest of us. This doesn’t stop them from coming back for a second helping, but Evan and Emery are more the meat and potatoes types.

So, when it comes to menu planning these days, I try to keep a healthy balance of dishes that feature all the cheese and other days that focus more on meat and potatoes or rice. These simple Baked Pork Chops are one of my favorite easy, meaty mains to serve on busy weeknights. On average, this recipe will be on our menu plan at least twice a month.

These boneless pork chops are simply seasoned and then baked to juicy perfect in the oven. They’re always a big hit with the whole family.

The two meatatarians in my house approve this recipe. 👍🏻👍🏻

How to make baked pork chops

I make this dish using eight boneless pork chops (1-inch thickness), as well as a homemade seasoning mix that includes several pantry staple spices. Measures of paprika, smoked paprika, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, thyme and light brown sugar are used in my favorite, simple homemade rub for pork chops. Substitute in bone-in, thick cut pork chops if you prefer them, or if that cut is more budget-friendly in your neck of the woods. Also, your favorite store-bought seasoning for pork can be used to make this recipe even simpler, it’s the really the method that matters when making baked pork chops.

The individual chops are lightly coated with olive oil, generously seasoned and baked on a foil-covered baking sheet to tender perfection! The foil-covered baking sheet isn’t an absolute requirement, but I highly recommend it as it does make clean up a snap. I really love this recipe for it’s convenience and time-saving qualities. This sort of dinnertime streamlining is priceless on busy nights. There are so many evenings during the school year when a person (namely, ME) doesn’t want to be committed to standing by and flipping individual pork chops on a griddle for 30+ minutes!

To avoid over cooking the meat, setting a timer is a critical precaution to take for success with this recipe, and the post-baking rest time is key, y’all. It will be tempting to dig in right in when these aromatic, deliciously seasoned pork chops come out the oven, but for Pete’s sake, control yourselves people!! You’ll be happier if you do. 🙂 A ten-minute rest time before serving and slicing into the meat ensures that there will be a juicy, flavorful pork chop on your plate.

I have a complete tutorial video for this recipe in the recipe card below, if you’re interested in watching me cook some baked pork chops for you, and I hope you enjoy these tasty baked pork chops if you give ’em try!

Happy baking, y’all! 🥩🥔

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Baked Pork Chops

Recipe by Marcelle at A Little Fish in the Kitchen Course: DinnerCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

8

servings

Prep time

15

minutes

Cooking time

25

minutes

These deliciously seasoned Baked Pork Chops turn out tender and juicy every time. Setting a timer throughout the cooking process is a critical step for success with this recipe. Round out the meal with rice, potatoes, and a steamed veggie on the side.

Ingredients

• 8 boneless pork chops (1-inch thick)
  

• 2-3 tablespoons olive oil

• Spice Blend

• 1-1/4 teaspoons salt

• 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes

• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

• 1 teaspoon of each, paprika and smoked paprika

• 2-3 tablepoons light brown sugar (to taste)

Directions

• Pre-heat the oven to 425°. Cover a 10×14 inch baking sheet with foil, then spray the foil with non-stick cooking spray. Set the prepared pan aside.
• In a small bowl, combine all the spices in the spice mix. Place all the pork chops on the prepared baking sheet. Using a pastry brush, lightly coat every chop with olive oil and a generous sprinkle of the spice blend. Repeat the process on the other side.
• Place the prepared meat into the preheated oven and set a timer for 15 minutes. At the 15 minutes mark, flip the pork chops and then cook them for 10 minutes more.
• If you prefer to, you can check the chops for doneness with a meat thermometer. The proper cook temperature for pork is an internal temperature of 145°.
• Enjoy!

Recipe Video

Notes

• Recipe from A Little Fish in the Kitchen blog at www.alittlefishinthekitchen.com. All content is owned by Marcelle G. Bolton. Please contact the author for permission to republish