Baked Pork Chops Baked Pork Chop Recipes

Published Dec 02, 2019 Updated Oct 02, 2024

Baked Pork Chop Recipes

I love pork chops in oven. How to bake pork chops? I am sure many of you have had dry, tough and rubbery recipes with the pork tasting like a shoe. To get tender oven baked pork chops with juicy meat, you need to know how long to bake, at what temperature and the baking time. My easy recipe takes only 5 minutes prep time and calls for only four (4) ingredients:

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

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients. The recipe yields tender pork chops in oven for the entire family. All you have to do is just shake, mix all the ingredients together and the oven will do the all the work!

How To Make Baked Pork Chops

This is an easy recipe that calls for simple ingredients and method. My homemade dry rub is a great seasoning and marinade for pork chops. It adds amazing flavors. First, prepare a baking tray and place the pork chops. Add melted butter, dry rub and thyme together. Mix all the ingredients together and bake in the oven and you will have the most amazing pork dinner!

Oven Baking Tips

For moist, juicy and tender results, please follow my tips and techniques below:

For bone-in pork chops about 1-inch thick, bake at 425°F for 12 minutes. The internal temperature of cooked pork should be 145°F (62°C). For boneless pork chops about 1-inch thick, bake at 425°F for 10 minutes. If you don’t have a thermometer, check doneness of the pork by cutting a slit in the middle. For 1-inch thick pork loin chops, there is NO NEED to turn them over while baking. You want to keep one side of the pork tender, moist and juicy.

Why Are Baked Pork Chops Tough

There are two main reasons for tough and dry results.

The oven temperature is too high. Roasting and baking for too long in the oven.

Bake for 12 minutes at 425°F is the golden rule. However, no pork chops are exactly of the same thickness. If you have a thicker pork chops that is over 1-inch thick, you should increase the baking time by a few minutes. You can also use an a meat thermometer to measure the internal temperature. If you don’t have it available, just use a knife to cut a slit in the deepest part of the pork to check doneness.

What To Serve With This Recipe

Serve this dish with side dishes. For a healthy meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes. I hope you enjoy this post as much as I do. If you try my recipe, please leave a comment and consider giving it a 5-star rating. For more easy and delicious recipes, explore my Recipe Index, and stay updated by subscribing to my newsletter and following me on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram for new updates.