Baked Pork Chop Recipe

4.50 from 2 votes

These pork chops are perfectly seasoned with a simple blend of spices and herbs and then baked to juicy perfection.

Prep Time30

Cook Time25

Cool Time5

Total Time1

Course: Dinner Recipes

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 424kcal

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

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!

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.