This baked pork chops recipe is seasoned chops baked until they hit 145°F, with a short rest. It is not smothered chops, which sit in gravy.
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Baked Pork Chops
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 chops 1x
Description
Baked Pork Chops. From Olivia.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in pork chops, about 1 inch thick
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Rub the chops with oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and thyme.
- Bake on a sheet 18 to 22 minutes, until the center is 145°F (63°C). Rest 3 minutes.
Notes
A thermometer, not the clock. Thin chops finish early.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Thickness
An inch is the time above. A half-inch chop is closer to 12 minutes.
Rest
Three minutes. The temperature finishes climbing.
Sheet
A rack keeps the underside from steaming.
Sear
Optional. Two minutes in a pan first, then the oven.
Nutrition (estimated)
About 320 calories per serving. Estimate only, not a lab test.
FAQ
Boneless?
Yes. Start checking at 14 minutes.
Sauce
Pan juices and a squeeze of lemon. Gravy is a different recipe.
Storage
Fridge, 3 days.
Brine
20 minutes in salted water if the chops are very lean. Dry them before the rub.