Baked Pork Chop Recipe
These pork chops are perfectly seasoned with a simple blend of spices and herbs and then baked to juicy perfection.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless pork chops about 1 inch thick or more (center-cut chops with some fat for added moisture)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Mix the dry rub well with a spoon or whisk until well combined.
- Place the thick, boneless pork chops on a baking dish, rimmed baking sheet, or in an oven-safe cast-iron skillet.
- Use your hands to rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of each chop as well as the sides of the chops. Make sure the chops are fully coated.
- Let the coated pork chops sit at room temperature for a cooking time of 15-30 minutes so the flavor can soak into the meat.
- Bake the thick chops for 25-30 minutes in the 350 degrees F oven, flipping once halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F on a meat thermometer.
- Let the tender pork chops rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- You can cover the raw seasoned pork chops with aluminum foil or plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- Check the temperature by inserting the thermometer into the thickest part of the oven-baked pork chops.
- Serve with side dishes like mashed potatoes, broccoli, sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, or green beans.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 424kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 37gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 103mgSodium: 436mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g
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