Oven Baked Pork Chops Recipe
Make tender and juicy pork chops in the oven using a simple seasoning to bring out the natural flavors of boneless pork chops or bone in pork chops.
Servings: 4
Calories: 454kcal
Ingredients
- 4 pork chops boneless or bone-in, 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C) and set the rack to the upper third of the oven. Lightly grease a baking sheet.
- Place pork chops on the baking sheet. Pat dry with paper towels and then rub all over with olive oil.
- In a small bowl, mix the garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper.
- Rub the seasoning mixture evenly over the sides of each pork chop.
- Bake for about 15 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the middle reads 145°F (63°C). (Note: Bone-in chops normally require an extra 5 minutes.)
- Remove from the oven and allow the baked pork chops to rest for 3 minutes on a plate before serving.
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Notes
- Thick-cut pork chops are less likely to dry out than thinner chops. Pork chops that are at least 1-inch thick are ideal.
- Salt brings out the natural flavor of pork chops, but if you prefer less salt, you can put half in the seasoning and remainder to taste during serving.
- If the center of the pork chop is slightly pink after baking, it’s ok as long as the internal temperature has reached 145°F (63°C).
- Don't pierce or cut into the pork chops during cooking or resting, as juices will escape causing the meat to dry out.
Nutrition
Serving: 200g | Calories: 454kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 152mg | Sodium: 692mg | Potassium: 891mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 565IU | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1.6mg | Net Carbs: 1g