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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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!
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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 1/4 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 1/2 inch of thickness. Add an extra minute for each 1/2 inch if you're using bone-in pork chops.
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This was great! I couldn’t believe how juicy and moist they were. I didn’t have paprika so I left that spice off. Thank you and we will have this again!
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Plan on making these tonight. Have thin boneless chops.
Do they brown enough?
What rack position do you recommend?
Don’t expect the chops to brown, especially if they are thin. But the spice rub on them makes them look great, even if they’re not browned. 🙂
Do I need to cover the chops
Nope! Uncovered. 🙂
Do you bake them open or covered?
Open (uncovered) 🙂
These are really good! I would probably use a little less paprika but that’s just a matter of taste. Quick easy and yummy!
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Meat turned out so tender, I could cut it with a spreading knife.
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Love this recipe! So easy to fix , so juicy and tasty. Will make it again soon.
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first, let me say, it sounds really good. But in one spot, you say 7-8 minutes and in another spot, you say 18 minutes to cook them. Is it 7-8 minutes per side (14-16 mins total)? Or is it 18 minutes without turning them? Please clarify. Thank you!
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Hi Enza. You’ll want to cook the boneless chops for 7 minutes per half-inch of thickness. Pork chops vary widely in thickness so you’ll want to pull out your measuring tape and do a little math. 14 minutes for 1-inch chops. 18 minutes for 1 ½ inch chops. 22 minutes for 2-inch chops. 🙂
Thank you for this recipe! I have made it once, and it was a big hit with the fam . . . but I have a question: do you recommend cutting the salt if I brine the chops first? I’m planning to make them tonight, and will have time to brine for a few hours (which I don’t always).
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I’ve never tried brining these first, but it will definitely make it saltier. Probably best to skip the salt in the rub. You can always add more at the table if you think they need it. 🙂
Delicious recipe. I used smoked paprika instead of regular paprika.
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So easy to put together my 14 yr old did it herself tonight and we all devoured every last chop. I thought we’d have leftovers, but there weren’t enough. Definitely serve with something to soak up the sauce. We had them with couscous and butternut squash that roasted at the same time. We used thin sliced pork loin chops because that’s what we had on hand. Using the internal temp helped get them just right. I broiled for a few minutes at the end to get a little browning since the thin ones cooked so quickly. This is definitely the way to cook chops!
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I am making these tonight I will let you know how they turn out.
It was pretty good. The family enjoyed it. Not sure I’ll put it into the dinner rotation, but it’s a great simple and inexpensive occasional meal that’s worth giving a try.
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Made these per recipe, ok, but not that great. I’ll pass doing this again…
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This was a very simple easy recipe to follow. The meat was flavorful and juicy. I’m already thinking about my next meal with pork chops using this recipe.
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We loved this pork chop recipe. So easy, with tender, tasty results. We used bone-in chops and can’t imagine they could have been better boned.
These were delicious, or in my hubby’s words, “seriously good!” I was a bit skeptical when I saw how much spice there was, but after reading the reviews, I decided to give them a try and I’m so glad I did! I’ll definitely be making them again. My chops were 3/4 inch thick with the bone in. I baked them for 20 minutes which was just right.
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can i use bone c=pork chop with your recipe
Do you mean bone-in pork chops? If you do, you can use them but they will need to cook for 8 minutes per ½ inch of thickness. 🙂
I plan on making these tonight. Can you tell me if I need to flip these halfway through? Thank you!
Nope! Just let them cook on one side. 🙂
Easy, quick and very tasty! I’ve made these a few times now and very pleased.
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First let me say I loved this recipe and method of cooking the chops! Absolutely delicious, juicy, quick and easy like the recipe says! I have a question though… it seems like I have so much of the dry rub that sprinkling the chips isn’t really the word I would use if I were to use it all, more like drowning them in it lol. I sprinkle it on and then rub it in on both top and bottom and the sides. My question is should I be rubbing it in or really just sprinkle, and if I am just sprinkling, should I only use enough of the rub to do that? Or use it all mo matter what?
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I use all of the spice mix! Lots of sprinkling lol. 🙂
i made these last night using a different seasoning combo i’ve used and loved before for baked chops, but before, when i baked them without oiling them, they came out dry. but with your method of oiling both sides of the chops, they were so juicy, plump, and beautiful!
to reduce cleanup and keep my fingers clean, i poured ~1 T of the olive oil in the baking pan, placed the chops in the puddle of oil with a fork, one at a time, and turned them over with the fork to oil the other side. then i sprinkled my seasonings on top, and drizzled the remaining 1T of olive oil over the seasonings – such a great idea of yours!
the seasonings i used were a sprinkling of salt, then a very thorough sprinkling of thyme to cover the chop, then dried onion flakes. thyme and onion go so well with pork chops.
they were juicy and delicious.
served with peeled, chunked, boiled, and then mashed bright yellow rutabagas, with a little butter mixed in. and bright green steamed zucchini with a little butter.
my mother used to make sauteed pork chops cooked with fresh onion slices on top. she made a gravy with the pork chop juices, a little flour smoothed into the fat after the chops and onions were removed from the pan, and then rutabagas cooking water slowly stirred and simmered in to finish the gravy. so delicious!
but your recipe for baked chops is so much easier, and heart healthier than making gravy with the pork fat. and so flavorful, cooked your method, it rivals mom’s.
next time i’ll use your seasonings.
thank you for a quick, super simple, healthier pork chop recipe!
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Today my diner is early thanks for the recipe. So simple to get a juice pork chops and I get finger tips potato’s and mix veggies. My family is happy the new way cook so juicy.thank you.
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You are very welcome!
It’s good and juicy, tasty too!
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Soooo good – I may never make them another way! 😋
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Do you cover these while baking or no?
No! They’re baked uncovered. 🙂
Made this tonight, and it was juicy and had a nice flavour, but it was SO HOT!!! I had to remove the seasonings from the top in order to eat it. I think 1 teaspoon of pepper is too much. I’m surprised no one else complained about this.
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She may be referring to when you “add ” 1 minute if bone in which would make it 8?
Yep!
Made these tonight, I was out of paprika unfortunately, so I didn’t get the same flavors (used salt, pepper, garlic and inion powder, a bit of chili powder, and some red pepper flakes) the method is fantastic! They came out so juicy and tender. I’ll definitely be picking up some paprika tomorrow to have it in hand for next time.
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Rave reviews from my husband. These pork chops are tender, flavorful and ready to eat in under 30 minutes. A new favorite for our collection.
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Awesome. So juicy and perfect. Thank you
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You’re welcome!!
Simple, easy and pretty quick dinner. Pork Chops are juicy and taste EXCELLENT!!!!! They go perfect with the glazed Asparagus! Thank you!!
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You’re welcome!
I usually brown mine then braise in chicken broth and make a gravy. I need to make 15 at a time.. I want to try your recipe. So I don’t have to brown them first?
Nope! They go into the oven raw. They won’t have the same browned look you’re used to but the spices on them make them look tasty. 🙂
My family loved these pork chops. They were very quick and easy to prepare. They were very juicy, like the title claims! Mine took a little longer than the 18 minutes though.
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Great pork chops! The first time I made these, I did accidentally dump almost half of the spices on 1 pork chop, that one was so over powering and spicy 😂 but this recipe is bomb!
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Absolutely perfect! Nice & juicy, enough sauce to put on the baked potatoes!! Go to recipe from now on. Thank you 👍
You’re welcome!
Great recipe. I use basil vs oregano, but might try both.
Do I need to cover the pan?
Nope! We bake the chops uncovered.
Made this recipe for the first time tonight and my husband loved it; will definitely make again. I served it with mashed potatoes, broccoli, and cinnamon apples. Yum 👍
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Oh my gosh!! I wasn’t too sure about trying this recipe, but so happy I did!! The chops turned out tender and juicy and are now a favorite!! My chops had bones so I followed the directions and cooked them a few more minutes. They turned out perfect!! No more breading chops or frying — not even grilling! This is the best ever recipe!! Thank you for sharing it!
You’re very welcome!
We loved this. I aged the pork in the marinade for 24 hours prior to cooking – it was great!
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would this recipe work for bone-in pork chops?
Thanks
Yes! Bake your pork chops for 7 minutes per 1/2 inch of thickness. Add an extra minute for each 1/2 inch if you’re using bone-in pork chops.
Temp./time indicated isn’t even close! Half way through I needed to turn up to 425 and add 15 more minutes; it wasn’t even browning at this point. Pork sirloin boneless steaks 1″ thick.
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The pork chops won’t brown with this recipe. The best way to tell if they are done is to use an instant-read meat thermometer. 🙂
My family loved the recipe. I was a little nervous about all the spices and everything coming out overly seasoned, but that wasn’t the case at all. The chops were wonderfully juicy. This is definitely a repeat recipe! Thank you for sharing.
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You’re very welcome!
Amazing thank you
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my new go to baked pork chop recipe! they were soo juicy and tender and my picky child devoured without dipping in ranch!
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