Juicy Baked Pork Chops
These baked pork chops are the best oven baked pork chops ever! They are so easy to make, super juicy, and flavorful. Rub them with a few pantry staple spices and pop them into the oven for 18 minutes and dinner will be ready!
Turn these chops into a meal with a creamy cucumber salad and some smoky roast potatoes. And if you love pork recipes, also try our juiciest baked pork tenderloin!
Let's give it up for easy and delicious pork chop recipes! This one is my personal favorites and the one I go back to time and again. The pork chops always turn out juicy and are so flavorful.
After you make these baked pork chops once you'll make them again and again. The recipe is really simple and is a great one to keep in your back pocket for when you need dinner stat or just can't figure out what to make tonight.
I serve these with a big salad and some veggies roasted in the oven at the same time as the pork chops. It makes for a quick and easy dinner.
Why you'll love these baked pork chops
- 100% juicy pork chops. ← truth!
- With these chops, in just over 20 minutes you can be sitting down to a healthy and delicious dinner.
- The easy spice rub, made with spices you probably have in your pantry right now, gives tons of flavor.
- Pork chops are a budget-friendly protein option. Knowing how to cook them so they don't dry out will make your dinners less expensive and more delicious.
- Easily made with bone-in or boneless pork chops. Choose whichever you like best!
- The pork chops create their own bit of sauce which you can spoon over the veggies on your plate. It's delicious.
- They are low-carb, gluten-free, paleo, and Whole30 compliant!
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VIDEO: Juicy Baked Pork Chops Recipe {1 MIN}
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How to bake pork chops
Making pork chops in the oven is super easy. I like cooking them in the oven as I can cook the veggies at the same time.
The trick here is to choose a baking dish that's not too big. You want the pork chops to be fairly snug so that their juices don't evaporate while cooking. It makes the chops juicier.
- Rub some olive oil and spices over the pork chops.
- Pop them into your oven.
That's it! Seriously, these are easy pork chops at their best!
READ MORE: Pineapple Pork Stir Fry
How long to bake pork chops
The biggest ‘trick' to making oven baked pork chops is to not overcook them. Since pork chops are lean meat, they will dry out if you leave them in the oven for too long. But don't worry, here's an easy way to know exactly how long you should cook your chops.
In a 400 degree oven, boneless pork chops need to cook for 7 minutes per 1/2 inch of thickness. If you are using bone-in pork chops, add an extra minute for each 1/2 inch.
If you're new to making roasted pork chops, the best way to tell if they are fully cooked is to use an instant read meat thermometer. Pork should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit. I use my meat thermometer to make sure I don't overcook the meat.
Which spices are the best with pork?
I make a spice mix that I absolutely love. It's my go-to spice that I use on both chicken and pork. I've made it so many times and we never get tired of it. Here's what I put in it:
- Paprika
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Oregano
- Salt
- Pepper
It's a basic spice rub that has so much flavor!
Is this baked pork chop recipe healthy?
Yes! Pork chops are lean meat and are low in calories and fat and high in protein. This is a healthy pork chop recipe as it is made without any sugar. Pork recipes will often call for sugar, but it is really not necessary. There is no reason to take a healthy cut of meat and add a bunch of sugar to it. These chops are sugar-free and delicious.
They are also low-carb, gluten-free, paleo, and Whole30 compliant.
READ MORE: Juicy Baked Chicken Thighs
What to serve with your oven baked pork chops
I like to serve these with a simple green salad and a veggie side that I roast in the oven alongside the chops. Here are a few of my favorite sides:
- Smoky Roast Potatoes
- Miso Butter Roasted Radishes
- Spicy Honey Roasted Carrots
- Whole Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Garlic and Lemon
- Sauteed Asparagus with Garlic and Parmesan
- Simple Cauliflower Rice
- Perfect Basmati Rice
For a summer-friendly version of these chops, try my Juicy Grilled Pork Chops recipe. It's the BBQ version of this one!
Favorite Pork Chop Recipes
- Stuffed Spanish Pork Chops
- Juicy Primavera Pork Tenderloin
- Pork Chops and Mushroom Soup (dairy-free!)
- Grilled Gochujang Pork Chops with Watermelon Salad
Juicy Baked Pork Chops
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Prep Time: 5 mins -
Cook Time: 18 mins
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Total Time: 23 minutes
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Yield: 4 serving 1x
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Category: Dinner
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Method: Baked
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Cuisine: North American
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These baked pork chops are the best oven baked pork chops ever! They are so easy to make, super juicy and flavorful. Rub them with a few pantry staple spices and pop them into the oven for 18 minutes and dinner will be ready!
✨ If you love these Juicy Baked Pork Chops as much as we do, make sure to give them a 5-star review in the comments below!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons EACH: onion powder and garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon EACH: salt, pepper, and oregano
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 4 – (1 ¼ inch thick) boneless pork chops
Instructions
- Turn your 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 the 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. (see notes) Drizzle them with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
- Bake the pork chops 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.
Notes
Try to choose a baking dish that is just the right size for the pork chops. You don't want there to be too much room between the chops or the juices will evaporate in the oven.
Bake your pork chops for 7 minutes per ½ inch of thickness. Add an extra minute for each ½ inch if you're using bone-in pork chops.
NOTE: this recipe has been tested at sea level. As elevation affects cooking time, you may need to cook your pork chops a little longer if you live at a higher elevation.
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Best pork chops I’ve ever baked. No fuss prep and easy cooking. This will make me buy chops more often than when grilling out! Now will try your grilled chop recipe!
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I’m giving a pre-review. I forgot to mention on the commentary for your awesome baked tenderlion recipe that I have given up on pork loin chops because they come out tough. I bet this will work great! Thanks I have become a great fan!
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Just made these for the first time and WOW. Amazing, my teenager is picky and he is raving about these. Thanks for sharing. We may eat this like we eat chicken nuggets lol
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These pork chops are the best I have ever fixed in 52 years of marriage! The recipe turned out exactly like the recipe said they would! Moist and flavorful and easy to prepare. I’ll be making them again and again!!
Fantastic baked pork chop recipe! Turned out exactly as described, will be making again!
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It says 18 minutes at 400, then later 7 minutes – which is it?
As pork chops vary in thickness you’ll want to measure the chops you have to figure out how long they’ll take to cook. 7 minutes per half-inch, or 18 minutes for average 1 ½ inch chops.
Do you bake these chops covered or uncovered in the oven?
Uncovered!
Yes this is the best recipe ever
5 stars
I want to try this for supper tonight but I’m a little confused by the time listed for cooking. Doesn’t it say to bake 7 minutes per half inch of thickness and add 1 minute per extra half inch? Then in the recipe you state 18 minutes to bake. That comes out to a pork chops that’s about 8 inches thick! LOL! Please tell me I’m misunderstanding something.
The extra minute is if you’re using bone-in pork chops – 7 minutes per ½ inch boneless chops – 8 minutes per ½ inch bone-in chops.
So a 1-inch, boneless pork chop will cook in 14 minutes. Remember that if you’re not at sea level you may need to add a little more time. Using an instant-read meat thermometer is the most reliable way to tell if the chops are done. 🙂
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Thank you so much for this delicious recipe. I had all but given up on being able to cook juicy tender pork loin chops. These were so good!!! Will definitely be making this a regular dish at our house. Thank you for sharing your recipe!
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Wow, love this recipe, never fails! Made it over a dozen times, I use half tbl of sweet paprika and half tbl of smoked. I also add 1 tsp of coriander and blend it all together with some flour makes a fabulous coating.
Thanks for sharing your recipe!
This recipe for the juicy baked pork chops is fabulous! First time I made it I didn’t trust the time and they were dry! I made it last night and just 18 minutes in the oven, they were amazing!!!
oops forgot to give it five stars! just recommending it to my daughters!!!
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I doubled the recipe and am at a higher elevation so I had to cook it for about 25min. But otherwise I made this exactly as written and it was fantastic. The sauce was delicious over steamed broccoli. Plus my kids loved it so that’s a huge bonus!
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Quick and easy and oh so good. A family favorite.
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Easy recipe and the chops were so moist. Mine are always dried out whether I bake or pan fry them. So…many thanks. Next time I am going to brown them o each side before baking so they will look more cooked. Thank you very much. Was that spice powder mixture what is known as a rub?
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Yes, the spices you add could be called a rub. So happy that you liked the recipe!
I never get pork chops tender but II have cooked with this receipe 10 out of 10.
Made these pork chops tonight and this is a true winner. I’ve been trying so many oven recipes and none gave me the juiciness I was looking for. Pork is rather bland and the rub gave it a nice flavour. I used smokey paprika which added another layer of favour. And bonus it only took a few minutes to put together and cooked in about 20 minutes so it’s great even when you’re pressed for time. It’s now in my go to favourite recipes
Excellent. I added much more oil in a bowl, then seasonings and put meat in and kept tossing/ stirring until all evenly coated then put in baking pan. All loved them.
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Very tender & delicious! The only thing I would do different is leave the oregano out. That’s just my preference. Others may enjoy the recipe as it is.
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Awesome recipe! The flavor is the bomb if I can say that in 2021. :)! I have to admit, I cooked the chops too long and they were a little dry. My fault. I had three 3/4″ fresh bone-in pork chops and two frozen 1/2″ chops. After reading the posts about cook time, I risked going a little longer (30 minutes). Big mistake. Stick to the original temp and time at a minimum. Also, I added a 1/4 cup of beef broth as a hedge to keep the meat moist. Did not need to do that as there was plenty of juice in the bottom of the glass pan when they came out of the oven. Still, the juice was used for the two left-over chops. Next time I will do a better job of either doing all fresh or all frozen and keeping the thickness of the cuts the same AND sticking to the time. Again, a great dinner and I will do it again.
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