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Close-up of a thick seared pork chops oven recipe garnished with fresh herbs, served with roasted vegetables.

Pork Chops Oven Recipe

Juicy, tender Pork Chops Oven Recipe with a foolproof oven-baked method: seared for golden crust, then finished in the oven for perfect doneness every time. Adaptable to bone-in or boneless, thick or thin chops. Includes flavor variations and Auntie’s tenderizing secret
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Resting Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320kcal
Cost: $18

Equipment

  • 1 Oven-safe skillet (cast iron preferred) (For searing + baking in one pan)
  • 1 Instant-read meat thermometer (Ensure perfect doneness (145°F))
  • 1 Tongs (For flipping chops)
  • - Paper towels (To pat dry before seasoning)

Ingredients

  • 4 — Pork chops bone-in or boneless - 1–2 inches thick
  • 1 teaspoon Salt - See Auntie’s baking powder tip
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper - Freshly ground
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder - Or fresh minced
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika - Smoked optional
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil - Or avocado/coconut oil

Flavor Enhancers optional:

  • 2 sprigs Fresh thyme - Optional garnish
  • 2 sprigs Rosemary - Optional garnish
  • ½ teaspoon Onion powder - Boosts flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Brown sugar - For mild sweetness
  • — — Fresh herbs + lemon wedges - For serving

Instructions

  • Remove pork chops from fridge 45 minutes before cooking. Pat dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Preheat oven to 400°F.
    Raw pork chops seasoned with herbs, salt, and pepper on parchment paper, ready for cooking.
  • Heat oven-safe skillet over medium-high. Add oil. Sear chops 2–3 minutes per side without moving until golden brown.
    A cast-iron skillet with four golden-brown seared pork chops, glistening in oil and spices.
  • Transfer skillet directly to oven. Bake 6–12 minutes depending on thickness (1 inch: 6–8, 1.5 inch: 8–10, 2 inch: 10–12). Cook until internal temp reaches 145°F.
    Juicy pork chops in a skillet with rosemary sprigs, garlic, and lemon, seasoned beautifully.
  • Remove from oven and let chops rest 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with herbs and lemon wedges if desired.
    Close-up of a thick seared pork chops oven recipe garnished with fresh herbs, served with roasted vegetables.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 200g | Calories: 320kcal (16%) | Carbohydrates: 2g (1%) | Protein: 35g (70%) | Fat: 18g (28%) | Saturated Fat: 4g (25%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 95mg (32%) | Sodium: 600mg (26%) | Potassium: 550mg (16%) | Sugar: 1g (1%) | Vitamin A: 150IU (3%) | Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) | Calcium: 20mg (2%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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