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Baked Pork Chops

Jan 26, 2020 · Leave a Comment

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Baked Pork Chops

Baked Pork Chops are juicy and tender. These delicious pork chops are quick cooking and so easy to make. A simple seasoning mix gives these chops lots of flavor.

Baked Pork Chops

Baked Pork Chops

As far back as I can remember, we had pork chops for dinner almost weekly. They are quick cooking and very economical, making it easy to feed a hungry family!

I remember mom often used “Shake ‘n Bake” and let us kids do the shaking! We’d put the seasoned coating in a paper bag, dump in the chops, and sing “Shake Shake Shake” KC and the Sunshine Band style!

Those were some good pork chops, but weren’t always juicy and tender. I theorize that was because the so called “Safe” temperature for pork was much higher back then, and we were all just cooking the moisture right out of those poor chops!

Baked Pork Chops

A Word About Cook Time

One of the reasons this recipe yields juicy tender pork chops is because you cook it at a higher temperature for a brief amount of time.

A good rule of thumb is about 7 minutes baking time in a 400 degree oven per half inch thickness of meat for boneless. 8 minutes per half inch for bone-in.

Using an instant read meat thermometer lets you take the internal temperature of the meat quickly. You want the pork chop to be 140° F.

What If the Pork Chops are Pink in the Middle?

As long as the temperature of the meat is at least 140° F, a little pink is perfectly fine. Back in the day the temperature that was considered safe was 165°F, but that was updated.

I hope you enjoyed learning how to bake pork chops. Give it a try, it’s a great retro recipe!

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Baked Pork Chops

Baked Pork Chops

Baked Pork Chops are juicy and tender. These delicious pork chops are quick cooking and so easy to make. A simple seasoning mix gives these chops lots of flavor.
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: how to bake a pork chop
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 450kcal
Author: Sandy

Ingredients

  • 4 Pork Chops 1" to 1 1/2" thick
  • 2-3 Tbsp Olive Oil

SPICE MIX

  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 2 tsp Onion Powder
  • 3/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper
  • 1 tsp Italian Seasoning

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400° F
  • Place the pork chops in a baking dish*.
  • Brush the olive oil on both sides of the chops, then sprinkle the spice mix on both sides.
  • Bake the pork chops for 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the meat is 140° F. Cook time will depend on the thickness of the pork chops. Don't let them overcook or they will dry out.
  • After taking them out of the oven, lightly cover with foil and let rest for 10 minutes before serving**.

Notes

*Make sure the baking dish isn't too much larger than the chops as the extra space in the dish will dry them out easier. For example, if you are using a 9"x13" dish, and only 2 pork chops, there will be some extra space in the dish. Try finding a smaller baking dish.
You could add some veggies to the dish to fill in that extra space. Drizzle them with olive oil and a little salt.
**Serve with potatoes, rice, steamed or roasted vegetables, salad, cauliflower rice, pasta, or any side dishes you like!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 450kcal

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