Description
Master the art of The Best Juicy Oven-Baked Pork Chops with a simple technique that guarantees tender, flavorful results. Seasoning and precise cooking time are your secret weapons for a delicious dinner that’ll have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 bone-in pork chops
Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
Cooking:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Heat oven to precisely 400°F and position your rack in the center for even cooking.
- Use paper towels to thoroughly dry each 1-inch thick pork chop, removing all surface moisture.
- Combine 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp paprika, ½ tsp dried thyme, and ½ tsp dried rosemary in a small mixing bowl.
- Drizzle 2 tbsp olive oil across both sides of your 4 pork chops, ensuring complete coverage.
- Generously sprinkle the entire spice blend over each chop, gently pressing seasonings into the meat.
- Arrange pork chops on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet, leaving space between each piece for proper heat circulation.
- Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest section of one chop to track internal temperature accurately.
- Roast pork chops for 15-18 minutes until they reach a precise 145°F internal temperature.
- Remove baking sheet from oven and allow chops to rest undisturbed for 5-7 minutes, which helps retain natural juices.
- Serve pork chops immediately while they remain hot and succulent.
Notes
- Always pat pork chops completely dry before seasoning to guarantee a perfectly crispy exterior that seals in moisture.
- Use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature, aiming for exactly 145°F to ensure juicy, safely cooked pork without drying out.
- Let pork chops rest for 5-7 minutes after baking, which allows juices to redistribute and keeps the meat tender and flavorful.
- For gluten-free or low-carb diets, these chops are naturally adaptable and can be seasoned with herbs and spices you prefer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 293 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 581 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg