PrintJuicy Oven Baked Pork Chops
Learn how to bake juicy, flavorful pork chops with a simple seasoning blend. This foolproof recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a family-friendly meal.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Total Time: 35 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (1-inch thick) boneless or bone-in pork chops
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix together the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the olive oil all over the pork chops, then coat them evenly with the seasoning blend.
- Place the seasoned pork chops on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C) for medium-rare, or longer for more well-done.
- Let the pork chops rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For bone-in chops, you may need to add a few extra minutes to the baking time.
- Ensure your pork chops are at least 1-inch thick for best results.
- You can adjust the seasoning blend to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg