Last updated on October 4th, 2018 at 10:17 am
These Oven Baked Pork Chops are seasoned with simple spices and then baked to perfection. This baked pork chop recipe produces succulent, tender, juicy and flavorful pork chops every time!
This baked pork chop recipe doesn’t require any marinating time. It’s cooked in one pan and ready in about 35 minutes. These tasty and easy oven baked pork chops are the perfect easy dinner to serve on busy weeknights.
Most people think baking pork chops produces dried, tough and tasteless meat. This is not the case if you follow a few simple rules. I will give you some tips so you can enjoy succulent and never dry pork chops.
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I get so many questions about cooking boneless pork chops in the oven. I will try to answer some of the most often asked questions for you.
Pork Chop Cuts
- Pork chops are a cut from the loin of the pig that runs from the shoulder to the butt.
- If you go to the market you will find several cuts of pork chops. Their name depends only by what area of the loin they are cut from. The rib chop and the loin chop are usually the most popular cuts. For this recipe I used boneless loin chop.
FUN FACT: Pork chops are a cut from the loin that runs from the shoulder to the butt of the pig. However, the term “pork butt” – the cut mostly used to make pulled pork comes from the pig’s shoulder.
What kind of seasoning should I use for Pork Chops?
- The sky is the limit! Pork chops are incredibly versatile and although they have a mild flavor, they are tasty and can take to different kinds of seasoning.
- For this easy pork chop recipe I seasoned the pork with a simple dry rub made with brown sugar, garlic powder, paprika and Italian seasoning.
- Spices like cumin and chili powder are also wonderful seasonings for pork chops.
Best Pork Chops for Baking
- For cooking pork chops in the oven I recommend a chop that is at least 1-inch thick. Thin pork chops should not be cooked in the oven. Thin chops cook so fast that they will dry up in the oven.
- Thick, bone-in pork chops are also a great cut for baking. They will take a little longer to cook. Just make sure you check the internal temperature with an instant read thermometer.
At What Oven Temperature to Cook Pork Chops?
- For this recipe, I bake the pork chops in a 375 degrees oven.
Internal Temperature for Pork Chops
- The most important thing to remember when cooking pork chops is not to over cook them. There is nothing worse than chewy, dried out, stringy pork meat.
- For juicy pork chops – patience and a watchful eye (or a meat thermometer) are keys to success.
- The USDA’s safe temperature guideline for pork chops is 145 degrees.
- This is what I do – I remove the pork chops from the oven when they reach an internal temperature of 140 degrees. I let them rest for 5 minutes. During this resting period the temperature should rise up to 145 degrees.
- If you rather remove the chops from the oven when they reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees, that is OK too.
- A pork chop with a little pink hue in the middle is safe to eat!!
Kathy’s Notes
- Make these oven baked pork chops into a sheet pan meal by adding a few veggies to the baking pan. Cut up potatoes with a drizzle of olive oil is always a favorite at my house. Red bell peppers, zucchini, mushrooms and green beans also work well.
- Serve these oven baked pork chops with:
Maple Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Garlic and Herb Cheesy Smashed Potatoes
Creamy Cilantro Lime Coleslaw
Skillet Apple and Sausage Stuffing
Creamy Au Gratin Potatoes - ENJOY THESE OTHER PORK RECIPES:
Pork Chops with Port Wine and Cranberries
Slow Cooker Cuban Mojo Pork
Honey Mustard and Herb Pork Loin
Herb Crusted Pork Chops with Apples and Maple Bourbon Glaze
Apple Herb Baked Stuffed Pork Chops
Parmesan Panko Breaded Pork Chops
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These Oven Baked Pork Chops are seasoned with simple spices and then baked to perfection. This baked pork chop recipe produces succulent, tender, juicy and flavorful pork chops every time!
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning or dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 boneless pork chops (1-inch thick)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with aluminium foil for easy clean up.
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In a small bowl mix the dry rub.
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Rub the pork chops with the olive oil and season them with the dry rub. Make sure you rub the seasoning all over the pork chops,
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Place the pork chops onto the prepared baking sheet.
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Bake in the oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 140 to 145 degrees (please read notes or post)
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Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- The USDA’s safe temperature guideline for pork chops is 145 degrees.
- I remove the pork chops from the oven when they reach an internal temperature of 140 degrees. I let them rest for 5 minutes. During this resting period the temperature should rise up to 145 degrees.
- If you prefer, remove the chops from the oven when they reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees.
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Made these pork chops for dinner yesterday. They turned out perfect. Very tender and tasty. They were so easy to make. We served them with salad as we are cutting on carbs.
Pork chops are one of my favorite things to serve for company, and I love that these are made in the oven. Way easier than in a skillet. Thanks.
Our family loves pork chops and these look so simple an delicious to make. I especially like the Italian twist to these I’ve never tried Italian seasoning with my pork!
I am always looking for new ways to prepare pork chops! Pork is so economical, and I don’t make it near enough due to lack of recipes!! Thanks for this one, it’s fantastic!
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I’ve never cooked pork chops in the oven, so I’m anxious to try this method. I’m all for delicious and easy recipes!
This sounds like such a tasty meal! I can’t wait to try the recipe!
These were so easy to make and I cant believe how perfectly cooked they were. Sometimes pork is so dry and these were so juicy and delicious.
This sounds like the perfect meal for the whole family. So easy and quick