Cooking with just four ingredients, bone-in pork chops are roasted to perfection in the oven. Baked pork chops have never been so tender and juicy!

Baked Pork Chop Recipes

Oven-roasted pork chops are one of my favorite meals.

What’s the best way to bake a pork loin chop?

If you’ve ever made a dish with pork that tasted like a shoe, you’ll know what I mean.

You must know how long to bake, what temperature to use, and how long to cook the pork chops to receive juicy, soft pork chops from the oven.

Only four (4) ingredients are needed to prepare this simple recipe, which takes just five minutes to put together.

• Thyme or other herbs such as rosemary or oregano.
• Unsalted butter
• Dry rub
• Bone-in center cut pork chops

Tender oven-baked pork chops result from this recipe, which serves a large family well.

You don’t have to do anything but shake and mix the ingredients, and the oven does the rest!

How to Make Baked Pork Chops?

• This straightforward dish only calls for introductory materials and a specific cooking procedure.
• I use a dry rub seasoning that I make at home to marinate and season pork chops. It’s a fantastic flavor enhancer.
• Put your pork chops on a baking sheet that’s been prepared ahead of time. Rub in a dry rub and fresh thyme with melted butter.
• You’ll have the best pork meal even if you put all the ingredients together and bake it in the oven!

Oven Baking Tips

These suggestions and procedures can help you achieve juicy, delicate results:

• At 425 degrees Fahrenheit, bake bone-in pork chops about 1 inch thick for 12 minutes. Cooked pork should have a temperature of 145°F (62°C).
• Bake 10 minutes at 425°F for 1-inch thick boneless pork chops.
• If you don’t have one, splitting the pork in the middle to check for doneness is an alternative.
• It is not necessary to flip 1-inch thick pork loin chops when baking. You want to maintain the pork soft, moist, and juicy on one meat side.

Why Are Baked Pork Chops Tough?

Tough and dry results can be attributed to two key factors.

• The oven temperature has been set incorrectly.
• Overcooking the food in the oven

The golden guideline of baking is 12 minutes at 425°F. On the other hand, Pork chops are not all the same thickness.

The longer you cook pork chops thicker than 1 inch, the better.

A meat thermometer can be an additional tool when checking the internal temperature. Whether a meat thermometer isn’t readily available, you can always use a knife to make a slit in the thickest portion of the pig to determine when it’s done.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Pork Chops Are Out there?

• Porterhouse, sirloin, ribeye, center cut, and blade chops are just a few of the options available.
• Center-cut chops are the most acceptable option (sometimes known as New York pork chops).

Can I do this recipe with boneless pork chops?

• Yes, absolutely. Boneless pork chops of the same thickness can be used in this application.

Should I Cover Oven Baked Pork Chops While Baking?

• If you’re baking them for 12 minutes at 425°F, there’s no need to cover them. Heat is needed to cook the top while preserving the juices on the bottom of the dish. Follow the recipe card’s directions to ensure that your pork chops are juicy and tender.

Can I Use Frozen Pork Chops?

• Frozen pork chops will turn rough when baked in the oven, so if you want tender oven-baked pork chops, avoid using frozen.
• Before attempting this dish, allow the chops to come to room temperature after being frozen.

What is the average number of calories in one serving?

• Each serving of this recipe contains only 288 calories.

With this recipe, what are its complementary dishes?

I’ve compiled a collection of recipes that are both healthy and quick enough to prepare on a weeknight.

• Ultimate French Mashed Potatoes (Joël Robuchon)
• Candied Carrots
• Crispy Potato Stacks
• Sauteed Asparagus

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon chopped thyme
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons homemade dry rub
• 1 1/2 lb. bone-in center-cut pork chops (3 pork chops)

Instructions

1. Your oven should be preheated up to 425°F (218°C)
2. Add the pork chops to a butter, dry rub, and thyme baking dish. The pork chops should be evenly coated on all sides.
3. To achieve an internal temperature of 145°F (62°C), bake the pork chops for 12 minutes. To determine whether the pork is cooked through, make a slice down the center of the meat. Bake for an additional 15 minutes if your pork is thicker.
4. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 3 minutes before serving.