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!
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!
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.
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
For a summer-friendly version of these chops, try my Juicy Grilled Pork Chops recipe. It's the BBQ version of this one!
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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 servings 1x -
Category: Dinner -
Cuisine: American
Description
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 I do, make sure to give them a 5-star review in the comments below!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons 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.
- 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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I have been looking for a simple recipe for Oven Baked Porkchops…I have found it. I have used this recipe for both Bone less and Bone in chops. We loved the tenderness and taste. The juice from it was awesome. THANK YOU! We will enjoy this for a LONG TIME! Cheers
Gerald
Cedar Falls, Iowa
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That truly makes me so happy to hear. Thank you for taking the time to come back and let us know!
Do you bake these covered or uncovered? You
I bake them uncovered! 🙂
I made these pork chops tonight, and they were delicious. Baking them in the oven like this is perfect — juicy and tender. My family loved them. Thank you so much!
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I’m so happy to hear that you and your family loved the recipe! Thank you for letting us know. 🙂
turned out great!! i had thin cut of pork chop and cooked them for 15 minutes and it was perfect 😀 very tasty and not too tough to chew
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That is so great to hear! Thank you for taking the time to come back to let us know!
While the recipe says 145 for pork, closer to 155 will not affect the flavor, and it will reduce the pink for people serving those who dont like their pork pink when they bite into it. Other than that, good recipe. Cook time vary a bit. But overall ok.
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Yes, you can definitely cook it a little longer if you prefer your pork closer to well done. 🙂
Super easy. The rub is VERY Tastee. Did this last minute,directions were great. Had potatoes and broccoli. I didn’t usesmall pan because I roasted some potatoes so the juice was absorbed in the potatoes. Made the potatoes great tasting too. But next time I’ll just do the chops by themselves as was recommended.
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I bet those were some yummy tasting potatoes!!
These pork chops were not fully cooked! None of my guests would not eat them. They were very pink and didn’t look cooked through.
I had to put them back in the oven for another 10 minutes and they were still pink. I cooked six chops about an inch thick about 17 minutes and temp said 120. Maybe they would not kill anyone, but if your dining companions won’t eat them, what’s the point?
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Pork chops need to be cooked to 145 degrees Fahrenheit to be safe to eat, as stated in the post. So I’m glad that you put them back into the oven! 145 degrees is medium-rare and will be a little pink in the middle. While it is the temperature the USDA recommends for pork, if you prefer your meat well done, obviously you can cook it longer. Just be aware that pork that is cooked to well done will be chewy.
Absolutely delicious. Quick, easy. I loved the recipe; my husband ate it, which means he loved it, too.
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I’m so happy to hear that both you and your husband loved the recipe!
Oh my! This was the best baked pork chop recipe! My husband wanted pork chops for dinner tonight & I rolled my eyes but I found this recipe & thought I give it a try! So tender & moist & very delicious. My husband loved them!
Hooray! That’s so great to hear!
I don’t make pork chops very often (maybe 5 times max in my life), but they were BOGO at Safeway so I figured I’d try them. This recipe was perfect. The chops were really flavorful and the timing was perfect for them to not be dry. My husband loved it too.
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That is wonderful to hear! So happy they were a hit with you and your husband!
Would bone in chops cook for same amount of time?
For bone in pork chops, you’ll want to cook them for 8 minutes per 1/2 inch. 🙂
This was the first time I tried this recipe I absolutely loved it. I always struggle with trying to make pork chops different ways without making them dry so when I found this recipe I was so excited to try it out. I have a 16 year old boy and a 13 year old boy who are very picky on how their meats are prepared however with that said they absolutely love these pork chops and want me to make them every day. Thank you again I enjoyed and loved this recipe.
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That makes me so happy to hear! Thank you for coming back to let us know the pork chops were a hit with the whole family!
interesting, because I had a negative review, my comment stayed available for about 10 seconds
All comments on my site are manually reviewed (so I can respond to them!) before they are posted. Sometimes it takes me a day or two to respond to the comments which is why yours wasn’t posted immediately. Thank you for your patience.
Why even be nasty? You left a rude comment and then got upset that it wasn’t immediately responded to. You can give corrective criticism without being rude Larry.
~Stacy~
had your pork chop rescipie for dinner tonight. most disappointing, will not do again.
I would give no more than 1 star.
I’m sorry to hear that you didn’t love it.
Hi Kristen! The recipe sounds delicious, but have you got a vegan alternative to it?
You could try using the spice rub on firm tofu or to spice cauliflower. It’s a very versatile rub. 🙂
Hello! Can you cook, freeze, and reheat these? If so, any tips to avoid drying?
I haven’t tried freezing and reheating these so I can’t say for sure. Any leftovers we usually slice thin and serve with a salad for lunch.
I made these last night and they were delicious! Followed the recipe exactly and my husband and I loved them. He ate 3 as a matter of fact;) Very easy to throw together. We will keep this in rotation for sure. Thank you!
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I’m so happy to hear it was a hit! Thank you for coming back to comment!
Hey! I’m about to cook these. They are approx half an inch so wouldn’t I cook them for eight minutes? Not eighteen? Just a little confused. Thx!
That’s right!
Wow! Delicious… My kids came back for seconds and that’s unusual for my pork chops. Very moist and tasty recipe.
M Hayes
That’s wonderful to hear! Thank you so much for coming back to comment!
Trying these and they’re in the oven right now. The math doesn’t work for me though. 1 and 3/4 inch pork chops would require a minimum 21 minutes at 7 min per 1/2 inch. Why does the recipe say just 18 minutes? And in one place you say rub spices on but recipe says just sprinkle. Was I supposed to rub the spices in?
I sprinkle the spices on and then usually pat them down. And that was a typo! It was supposed to read (as it does now) 1 1/4 inch thick pork chops. Thank you so much for pointing that out!
I had no time and no ideas. I had defrosted 3 boneless pork chops and needed a quick recipe. I threw the spices together, heated the oven, found a small pan for 3 chops and threw it in the oven. I had to cook longer but I watched them. They were juicy and very good!! Thank you.
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Hooray! I’m so happy that you love the recipe!
Take it from a southern boy from Georgia who thought the only way to great tasting pork chops was to grill them, these were amazing and soooo easy!! Definitely put the juice on top of them.
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That makes me so happy to hear! Hooray!!
Hi was wondering if you use a glass of metal dish to cook these?
Thanks
I’ve used both with success. The one in the pictures is a ceramic dish. The biggest thing is to make sure that the dish isn’t too big. You want a fairy snug fit. 🙂
I wanted to know if you cover with foil?
I don’t!
Made them tonight for dinner! Delicious! Love this recipe, definitely will be my go-to! My husband, our daughter, and I enjoyed them! Thank you so much for the great idea!
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Yay! I’m so happy to hear that!
I made these for the wife tonight , and comment to me was “you outdid yourself”! So I consider this recipe a huge success. It was just about as simple as a main course can get, was juicy and flavorful. Best pork chops I’ve ever made. And checking the internal temp really helped so thank you.
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I’m so happy to hear that the recipe was a success! Hooray!!
I made these as soon as I saw them. You’re right they are juicy. I’ve never been a big fan of pork chops but I think I will be now. Will make them again!
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I’m so happy to hear the recipe was a hit!
I made these last night and they were the best baked pork chops ever! I realize mine always came out dry because I left too much room in the pan. Absolutely delicious, thanks so much.
That makes me so happy to hear! Hooray!!
Boy, do I love easy. And yours is such a great recipe for cooking tender juicy pork chops. Thanks for the reminder to pull out some pork from the freezer and throw this simple recipe in the oven.
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Thank you so much!