I’ve been told I’m an expert at making pork chops, and have more than 16 pork chop recipes for you to choose from. Try these smothered pork chops and pan-fried pork chops next. Or go for my popular baked pork tenderloin! In this recipe, I keep it simple and don’t sear the chops on the stove. Instead, they go straight into the oven. From my experience, this makes the chops more tender and saves an extra step of work. And with the gorgeous color of the spices, you won’t miss the sear. Serve these with a big salad and some potatoes roasted in the oven at the same time as the pork chops. It makes for the best dinner.
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, makes the chops taste amazing. 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. The kitchen-staple ingredients mean you shouldn’t have to run to the grocery store to make our recipe. Easily made with bone-in or boneless pork chops. Choose whichever you like best!
That’s it! Seriously, these are easy pork chops at their best. The full recipe is in the recipe card below. READ MORE: Pineapple Pork Stir Fry In a 400-degree Fahrenheit oven, boneless pork chops need to cook for 7 minutes per ½ inch of thickness. If you are using bone-in pork chops, cook them for 8 minutes per ½ inch.
Boneless pork chops that are 1 ½ inches thick should be baked for 21 minutes. Bone-in pork chops that are 1 ½ inches thick should be backed for 24 minutes.
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. We use our meat thermometer to make sure the meat doesn’t overcook. For an extra special pork dinner, try making our porchetta recipe! This spice blend is made with simple ingredients and you can use it on both chicken and pork. It’s a delicious way to create flavorful pork chops. It’s my go-to recipe and I’ve made it so many times and never get tired of it. Here are the pantry staples it is made with:
Paprika Garlic powder Onion powder Oregano – you can substitute Italian seasoning if you’d like Salt – sea salt or kosher salt Black pepper
It’s a basic spice rub that takes only a couple of minutes to make and has so much flavor. I recommend doubling (or tripling) the amounts so you can have some on hand for other dinners. Try sprinkling a little bit on some potatoes or sweet potatoes and baking them at the same time as your chops.
READ MORE: Baked Chicken Thighs I like to serve these with a simple green salad and a veggie side that gets roasted on a baking sheet in the oven alongside these delicious pork chops. For a great meal that the whole family will love, try adding one of my favorite side dishes:
Crispy Roasted Potatoes Mashed Potatoes with Cream Cheese Spicy Honey Roasted Carrots Whole Roasted Brussels Sprouts with garlic and lemon Roasted Asparagus or Roasted Broccoli Basmati Rice or brown rice
For a summer-friendly version of these perfect pork chops, try this juicy grilled pork chops recipe. It’s the BBQ version of this one!
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