Oven baked pork chops that assemble in minutes with simple ingredients you already have in the pantry.
Pork chops are so tasty, and quick and easy to cook. Because of this versatility, this makes chops an excellent choice for busy weeknight meals.
How Long to Bake Pork Chops
Pork chops are a lean meat, because of this, it can make them easy to overcook in the oven. Chops will dry out if you leave them in the oven for too long. Because dried out pork does not make for an appetizing meal, you will want to cook it appropriately. But don’t worry, here’s an easy way to know exactly how long you should cook your chops.
In a 400 degree Fahrenheit oven, boneless pork chops need to cook for 7 minutes per ½ inch of thickness. If you are using bone-in pork chops, add an extra minute for each ½ inch.
New to making roasted pork chops? Then you will want to use an instant read meat thermometer, it is the best way to tell if the chops are fully cooked. Pork should be cooked to an internal temperature of 140 degrees Fahrenheit. Our meat thermometer makes sure the meat doesn’t overcook. Once the chops reach 140 degrees Fahrenheit, remove from the oven and allow to rest for 3 minutes before serving.
How to Make Juicy Baked Pork Chops
- Pork chops – boneless or bone-in work fine for this recipe
- Spices – paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper and oregano
- Olive oil – I use an EVOO
What to Serve with Juicy Baked Pork Chops
- Retro Noodles Romanoff – hearty dish to accompany any meal
Juicy Baked Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 4 boneless pork chops
- 1 Tbsp paprika
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp oregano
- 2 Tbsp olive oil divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and oregano.
- Drizzle the 1 tablespoon of olive oil over both sides of the pork chops. Sprinkle the spice mix evenly over both sides of the pork chops and place them in a baking dish. Drizzle them with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
- Bake the pork chops uncovered for 18 minutes, or until they reach an internal temperature of 140 degrees Fahrenheit. Once you remove them from the oven, let them rest in the pan for 5 minutes before serving.
