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These Baked Pork Chops are the best juicy, tender and flavorful oven baked pork chops! They are incredibly easy to make with just a handful of simple ingredients and seasonings.

Pork chops are such an easy meal, and I have a few favorite pork chop recipes that my family enjoys regularly: Instant Pot Pork Chops, Grilled Pork Chops, Pan Seared Pork Chops, Smothered Pork Chops, and Crock Pot Pork Chops.

These baked pork chops are at the top of our list of favorite dinner ideas! They’re simple to make and turn out perfectly juicy and delicious every time.

Say goodbye to dry, flavorless pork chops. In this post I’m sharing my easy tips that will ensure that your pork chops turn out juicy, tender and full of flavor. These baked pork chops are a mouthwatering meal that you’ll want to add to your recipe collection.

You can use this recipe for boneless pork chops or bone-in pork chops, and it is especially delicious with thick-cut pork chops. Serve with a salad and mashed potatoes or if you prefer a one pan meal, you can roast vegetables and potatoes on the same pan. You’ll find all the details below!

How to Bake Pork Chops

Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels and then rub them with olive oil.
Rub on the pork chop seasoning, which is a simple mixture of brown sugar, paprika, onion powder, dried thyme, salt and pepper. The brown sugar helps to caramelize the seasoning as the pork chops bake.
Bake boneless pork chops in the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
Let the pork chops rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before serving.

The full recipe with ingredient amounts and instructions can be found at the end of this post.

How Long to Bake Pork Chops

The best way to keep your pork chops from drying out is to bake them at high temperature for a shorter amount of time. I bake my pork chops at 425° F. At this temperature, 1-inch thick boneless pork chops take between 15-20 minutes to cook.

After your pork chops have cooked for about 12 minutes, you will want to check on them often. They will cook quickly at the end, so it is easy to over cook pork chops if you don’t watch them closely.

You can use an instant read thermometer to check the internal temperature of the pork chops. This is the most accurate way to check that they are cooked through.

The USDA recommends that you cook pork chops to an internal temperature of at least 145° F and then allow the meat to rest for at least 3 minutes, for food safety. I cook my pork chops to an internal temperature of 145-150° F. After removing the pan from the oven, let the meat rest for about 5 minutes. The temperature of the meat will continue to rise about 5 degrees due to carryover cooking.

Tips for Juicy Pork Chops

Bake them at high temperature. This will caramelize the outsides and sear in the juices.
Don’t overcook pork chops. Take them out of the oven when the internal temperature is between 145 and 150° F.
Let the baked pork chops rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing. This is the key to moist, juicy pork chops. You can loosely cover them with foil while they rest if you wish.
Buy thick-cut pork chops that are at least 1-inch thick. Thin pork chops tend to dry out more easily.
I usually cook boneless pork chops, but bone-in pork chops can be even more juicy because the bone helps to keep the meat moist.

Recipe Variations

You can substitute my pork rub for the individual seasonings in this recipe. I like to make a double batch of pork rub so that I have it on hand for quick meals. Use about 3 tablespoons of pork rub for 4 pork chops.
Bone-in pork chops can be used instead of boneless. Bone-in chops will take a few minutes longer to cook.
You can cook vegetables on the same pan as the pork chops for a one pan meal. Some vegetables, such as 1-inch cubes of potatoes or sweet potatoes, or 1/4-inch thick slices of carrots, will need to be put in the oven for about 10 minutes before the pork chops. Then you can add the pork chops to the pan. Broccoli or Brussels sprouts will need to be put in the oven for about 5 minutes before you add the pork chops to the pan. Green beans can go into the oven at the same time as the pork chops.

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Baked Pork Chops

Servings: 4 servings

Prep Time: 5 minutes mins

Cook Time: 15 minutes mins

Total Time: 20 minutes mins

This easy baked pork chops recipe makes the best oven baked pork chops! A simple spice rub gives the pork chops so much flavor.

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Ingredients

▢ 4 boneless pork chops, at least 1-inch thick*
▢ 1 tablespoon olive oil
▢ 1½ tablespoons brown sugar
▢ 2 teaspoons paprika, sweet or smoked
▢ 1 teaspoon onion powder
▢ 1 teaspoon dried thyme
▢ 1 teaspoon salt
▢ ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425° F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. (You can also bake pork chops in a baking dish, without parchment.)
Pat pork chops dry with paper towels. Rub pork chops with the olive oil and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Combine the brown sugar, paprika, onion powder, dried thyme, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Stir to mix well.
Rub the spice mixture over all sides of the pork chops.
Bake pork chops in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes for 1-inch thick boneless pork chops. The pork chops are done when the internal temperature measures 145° F on an instant read thermometer. (Thinner pork chops will cook faster, bone-in pork chops will take longer to cook. See notes.) Be careful not to overcook the pork chops or they may dry out.
Let the pork chops rest for 5 minutes and then serve.

Notes

If your pork chops are thinner than 1 inch, start checking on them after 10-12 minutes in the oven.
Bone-in pork chops will take a few minutes longer to cook than boneless.

Serving: 1pork chop, Calories: 262kcal, Carbohydrates: 6g, Protein: 29g, Fat: 13g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 90mg, Sodium: 648mg, Potassium: 523mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 493IU, Calcium: 18mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is an estimate.

Cuisine: American

Course: Main Course

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186 comments on “Baked Pork Chops”

Emily K — March 14, 2023 @ 1:49 pm Reply
This recipe is delicious and I don’t even like pork chops! (until now!) I had some I needed to use and I chose this recipe because it was simple and had great ratings. Very glad I went with this recipe, it’s a keeper. Definitely don’t overlook the chops though. I took them out right at 145 degrees per the thermometer and they were nice and tender.
K. Nye — March 15, 2023 @ 3:10 pm Reply
This is a great tasting recipe with a great mixture of spices. I used 1 tsp hot paprika and 1 tsp regular paprika. My family loved it. My wife said that I should make this again. I’ll do that.
Julie in Florida — March 18, 2023 @ 3:57 pm Reply
Excellent. Chops came out juicy and tender. I used smoked paprika, and a little cumin because I didn’t have thyme. Baked for 14 minutes and rested for 5. A keeper, and basic technique can be used with any variety of seasoning. Thanks for the recipe.
Cynthia — March 22, 2023 @ 4:42 pm Reply
My son can be very picky with textures and flavors. This is one of the only pork chop recipes he will eat. Thanks!
- Cynthia — March 22, 2023 @ 4:43 pm Reply
  Also, I dont have much strength to stand and cook long. So, the easy of the recipe helps out a lot!
JoAnne Higgins — March 24, 2023 @ 2:44 pm Reply
Best pork chops ever! They were juicy and delicious. Thank you!
Teena — March 25, 2023 @ 7:34 pm Reply
Absolutely delicious! Just made this tonight with mashed potatoes & gravy, fresh green beans and also applesause. My family LOVED these pork chops! Tender, juicy, carmelized and just ohh soo good!
I didn’t have Paprika, more like I couldn’t find it, so instead I used Sweet Preacher Sweet Southern Pork Rub it’s by Fire & Smoke Society. It’s made of brown sugar, paprika and herbs. Plus I added the ingredients from her list. So pretty much a double shot of it all.
Lynne — March 27, 2023 @ 7:50 pm Reply
So delicious. Super easy. I preheated a cast iron pan in the 425° oven then added in the chops along with potatoes and carrots and drizzled a tiny bit of avocado oil over everything. Everything came out so tender and caramelized. Delicious! Will definitely make this again.
Sammy L Jackson — March 27, 2023 @ 11:29 pm Reply
These came out perfect. I did sub some Cajun seasoning for salt and pepper,.
Kierstin Hufnagle — March 28, 2023 @ 1:50 pm Reply
Yum yum yum!!! My family isn’t crazy about different spices so I was hesitant to try it but it’s delish! There weren’t dry either!
SB — April 5, 2023 @ 5:33 am Reply
Best pork chops I have ever tasted! So moist and flavorful. And super simple 😀
Cortney — April 12, 2023 @ 6:06 am Reply
I loved everything about this recipe. The chops were so juicy.
Kelly — April 19, 2023 @ 5:23 pm Reply
Excellent ! for just the few minutes I put into it!!
Pamela — May 2, 2023 @ 1:52 pm Reply
Best chops ever! I’ve been married 40 years, so I’ve made a few different chops recipes & these were the best! Thanks for sharing.
Sharon — May 5, 2023 @ 5:23 am Reply
Made this recipe, it was GREAT! Making it again tonight.
Susan Fowler — May 7, 2023 @ 3:55 pm Reply
Ive made these pork chops twice and they are flavorful, tender, and juicy…a definite winner!
Karen F FitzGerald — May 8, 2023 @ 9:20 am Reply
I have made these a few times. Every time I like them more. They turn out perfect every single time.
Gayla B. — May 16, 2023 @ 6:50 pm Reply
These are so delicious!! I’ve made them twice now, second time using 1tsp of regular paprika and 1tsp of smoked paprika and loved it even more!! I’ve never been a huge fan of pork chops but my husband is so I try to make them on occasion for him. Now it will become a regular that we both love and enjoy!! The rub has such an amazing flavor and makes all the difference!!
K White — May 17, 2023 @ 4:26 pm Reply
This is Yummy! Even my pickiest (my significant other) enjoyed the flavor.
Alina — May 17, 2023 @ 6:51 pm Reply
Delicious!! 5 stars!
Barb — May 22, 2023 @ 3:32 pm Reply
Made these for dinner tonight. Absolutely filled with flavor and tender..We will make these often!!
Erika — May 22, 2023 @ 5:43 pm Reply
These turned out be delicious.
Loretta Durr — May 25, 2023 @ 3:07 am Reply
This recipe was delicious. I used the bone in pork chops. They came out perfect. My family loved them. I served them with sautéed green beans,mashed potatoes and cheddar cheese with jalapeño corn bread.
Thank you
Sunnie — May 27, 2023 @ 7:23 pm Reply
These are EXCELLENT! I used bone-in pork steaks, and they only took 20 minutes. I really appreciate the few, and “regular” ingredients. The most juicy, moist chops I have ever made. Next time I might bake less time, and turn on the broiler a few minutes, to crisp them up. Thanks for the great recipe!!
Alisa Kapp — May 30, 2023 @ 8:02 pm Reply
I wanted to make baked pork chops and I tumbled upon this recipe. They came out so good & flavorful. Instead of salt I used adobo. But other then that I followed the instructions 100% & these came out amazing! Will deff be making again! A new fan favorite in my family!
LISA BLAKE — June 13, 2023 @ 7:56 am Reply
Easy and really good!
Average cook — June 16, 2023 @ 3:27 pm Reply
If you are not a huge fan of paprika, definitely cut back on it. The paprika definitely dominated the flavor.
Taz — June 22, 2023 @ 5:52 pm Reply
Very good! My husband puts A1 on everything. However, on these pork chops he added nothing!
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Penny Boslett — July 6, 2023 @ 4:00 pm Reply
Really enjoyed this recipe! I followed instructions, no additions or deletions! Very easy, tasty, and meat was very tender.
Penny
Joan M — July 11, 2023 @ 10:21 am Reply
Going to try these today , they look so delicious. I need to cook them ahead of time so how do you suggest I reheat them without drying them out. Thanks
- Kristine Rosenblatt — July 12, 2023 @ 2:46 pm Reply
  Hi Joan, Unfortunately, I think these are going to be a bit dried out after reheating. With that being said, I think the best way would be to make sure you don’t overcook them and then reheat them wrapped in foil in a 350 degree F oven. Good luck!
Jennifer Williams — July 25, 2023 @ 10:21 am Reply
These pork chops were very moist. I used marinade instead of spice rub on bone in pork for about 30 minutes. Very pleased with outcome.
Mallory — July 29, 2023 @ 11:00 am Reply
When I made these, they came out very flavorful and still tender and not dry at all! 10/10 would recommend and make again! Thank you for sharing this recipe!!
Alecks Lee — July 29, 2023 @ 5:45 pm Reply
Made this tonight as I was unsure of how to season the pork chops my mom asked me to make for her and clicked one of the first results for baked pork chop recipes. I don’t regret it at all! They turned out wonderful and went well with the mac n cheese I made as a side! Will definitely make this again in the future!
Nadia — July 30, 2023 @ 10:14 am Reply
Excellent recipe and the step by step instructions are easy to follow. Thank you!
Kathy G — July 31, 2023 @ 4:00 pm Reply
I would cut the paprika in half. 2 tsp was a tad too much!!
Andrea Wine Cansfield — August 9, 2023 @ 6:30 pm Reply
Made this tonight for my Mom and son. It was perfect with pork loin chops. We all loved it. I served with a side of cold, sliced beets that I had cooked and chilled earlier in the day and a fresh spinach salad with lots of veggies and balsamic vinaigrette dressing. In the fall, I would serve with baked acorn squash and rice pilaf, couscous or quinoa.
cynthia M lambert — August 22, 2023 @ 11:02 am Reply
very juiciy and tasty
Carol — August 23, 2023 @ 9:39 am Reply
I found this recipe when I googled rubs for pork chops. This was so tasty and juicy on our oven baked pork chops. A keeper for sure!!!!
Deanna Perkins — September 1, 2023 @ 3:26 pm Reply
These are the BEST pork chops I have ever eaten, tender and juicy is an understatement… Thank you for sharing this recipe ❤️‍🩹
Steve Rowe — September 4, 2023 @ 5:24 pm Reply
Super easy, with great results. Every member of my family complimented me on these.
Rachel Becker — September 9, 2023 @ 5:12 pm Reply
I tried this pork chop recipe tonight and I have to say this is my new favorite, it’ll be my new go to recipe!! I love it!! Hands down one of the best I’ve tried. I definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick easy and extremely tasty recipe. It checked all the boxes for me. Thanks so much!!!
Travis — September 16, 2023 @ 3:22 pm Reply
Pork chops turned out juicy and flavourful. About 16 minute cook time.
So easy to prepare , going to be a meal I come back to a couple times a month for sure!!
San — September 19, 2023 @ 4:29 pm Reply
Excellent. I subbed Herbes de Provence for the thyme, because I’m addicted. Delicious. Easy, and popular with the fam.
Linds — September 25, 2023 @ 4:43 am Reply
Made this yesterday and it was a big hit. Chops were juicy and very flavorful. Baked them for exactly 15 minutes and they were perfect. Only thing I did different was I swapped out rosemary for thyme. Not a fan of thyme. Thank you for a great, fool proof recipe
Joanne — September 26, 2023 @ 4:01 pm Reply
Came out fantastic! Thank you!
Marc Waters — September 29, 2023 @ 5:56 pm Reply
Simple and Easy to follow recipe.
Bertha Parbey — October 1, 2023 @ 10:15 pm Reply
The seasoning was nice. I always have a problem with the chops being a little too tough. The same thing happened with this recipe.
- Kristine Rosenblatt — October 2, 2023 @ 6:33 am Reply
  Hi Bertha, The trick is to use an instant read thermometer to test when the pork chops are done and take them out of the oven immediately. If they are even slightly overbaked, they get tough. I’m glad you enjoyed the flavors in this recipe.
Diane Lennox — October 3, 2023 @ 6:47 pm Reply
I followed the recipe to a tee and enjoyed the flavour but I would cut back on the salt and the dried thyme….maybe half a teaspoon each. Of course I did overcook the chops by about 5 minutes(I usually do) but they were still tasty and not too dry. I would definitely make again but I would use bone-in chops instead.
de — October 4, 2023 @ 12:47 pm Reply
Best chop!
Rebecca Nix — October 4, 2023 @ 2:21 pm Reply
Thank you, going to try tonight
Cathy Jarvis — October 14, 2023 @ 4:46 pm Reply
Tried them tonight, got rave reviews from the family, a sure repeat.
Jackie Price — October 24, 2023 @ 2:35 pm Reply
Excellent all purpose rub that is easily modified if you want.
H — October 31, 2023 @ 6:38 pm Reply
Juicy. Made without brown sugar on accident the second time and it was just fine.
Camilla — November 3, 2023 @ 2:09 pm Reply
Yum! Lovely flavors! Just have to cook for a shorter time and measure the temperature next time. Definetely a keeper😋
Julie — November 12, 2023 @ 2:35 pm Reply
Too much thyme for my taste but the rest was lovely. Pork chops came out tender as can be. Will make again—little less thyme! Super easy and quick — both in prep and clean up!
Meg Hemme — November 12, 2023 @ 2:44 pm Reply
REALLY good
Carol — November 14, 2023 @ 5:38 am Reply
This is the best rub on pork chops. I use all the time and the pork chops come out so tender and juicy!! My new all favorite way to cook pork chops.
Paul — November 30, 2023 @ 11:49 am Reply
Made this for the family last night. It was s huge hit! Thank you!
Kerry Hernandez — December 10, 2023 @ 3:53 pm Reply
WOW WOW WOW absolutely delicious. 😋 want to make them every week. Thanks so much for the great recipe.
Karen — December 20, 2023 @ 11:56 pm Reply
Should pork chops be covered while baking?
- Kristine Rosenblatt — December 21, 2023 @ 6:00 am Reply
  No, do not cover them.
Lauren — December 21, 2023 @ 5:42 pm Reply
So easy and quick! Best of all, my notoriously picky son said it tasted great! THANK YOU!!!!
Colleen — December 26, 2023 @ 2:34 pm Reply
Great recipe. All factors are well defined. Can’t go wrong. Thanks!
Crystal Rodriguez — January 3, 2024 @ 5:04 pm Reply
I had to tweak the season for the top of the pork chops with more but these are really good.
Audrey Sincavage — January 7, 2024 @ 3:37 pm Reply
Great chops , was surprised at how much sauce after baking. Served with egg noodles and spinach. Paprika gave it a slight kick, 15 mins at 425° was perfect. Used a baking dish!
Barbara — January 20, 2024 @ 8:38 am Reply
Super Easy, Super Quick, Super Juicy, Super Delicious!
Mary C — January 25, 2024 @ 1:21 pm Reply
I tried your recipe today for dinner and the chops were delicious. Went with the same side dishes. I will say these are the best flavored pork chops. Thanks for the recipe and I’m looking forward to more.
Sylvia — January 26, 2024 @ 9:29 pm Reply
Recipe looks very good. I have had health problems and need something simple.
Thank you so much for quick and easy!
JE — January 29, 2024 @ 1:27 pm Reply
Over all this was very good, I went light on the spices for my 1st try next time I’ll go all in.
Drew458 — January 30, 2024 @ 5:14 pm Reply
Might want to increase the spice quantity by half, or specify shaking the spice mix on. Dredging 4 oily boneless center cut chops puts an excellent coat on 3 of them with very little left for #4.
- Kristine Rosenblatt — January 31, 2024 @ 11:34 am Reply
  Yes, it’s definitely best to sprinkle the spice mixture over the pork chops and then rub it in, as shown in the recipe video.
Karen schwebach — February 12, 2024 @ 6:36 pm Reply
Delish and so easy for a quick meal!
Prepared exactly as recipe indicates.
Had some Bella mushrooms that needed to be used so sautéed them in butter and topped chops with them.
Num!
George — February 13, 2024 @ 3:57 pm Reply
We loved all the flavors except the thyme. It was was overpowering. The chops were juicy
Ashrock — February 15, 2024 @ 8:11 pm Reply
AWSOME,Thank you:)
Brushed with BBQ Sauce uncovered for the last few minutes:) Yummm:)
Christina — February 24, 2024 @ 1:15 pm Reply
This is one of the best porkchop recipes that I have used! Follow the instructions carefully for juicy flavorful chops!
Traci — February 25, 2024 @ 1:30 pm Reply
My son said these were the best chops I’ve made, and I cook 7 nights a week.
Connie Jones — March 7, 2024 @ 9:33 am Reply
Awesome
Cbur — March 8, 2024 @ 11:54 am Reply
Delish! Perfect!