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Juicy Oven Baked Pork Chops

Juicy oven baked pork chops with a golden-spiced crust and a blush-pink center that stays moist every time. Simple weeknight pork chops finished in the oven, then rested so the juices stay in.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
rest 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 430
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Juicy Oven Baked Pork Chops
  • 4 bone-in pork chops 1 inch thick
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp dried thyme
  • 0.25 tsp salt to taste
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper to taste
  • 1 lemon wedges for serving
  • 1 fresh parsley for serving

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Prep and season
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with foil.
  2. Pat the bone-in pork chops completely dry with paper towels — this is critical for a good crust.
  3. Brush both sides of the pork chops with olive oil and season generously with garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
Bake
  1. Place pork chops on the baking sheet and bake at 400°F for 15–20 minutes depending on thickness, until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
Rest and serve
  1. Rest the pork chops for 5 minutes before serving so juices stay in the meat.
  2. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

For best crust, make sure the pork chops are thoroughly dry before oiling and seasoning. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat gently to avoid drying out. Freezing is not recommended as it can soften the crust. Dietary swap: use gluten-free spices and ensure any salt blend is gluten-free if you prefer.