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Baked Pork Chops

Published: Nov 6, 2019 · Modified: Jan 12, 2022 by Anna 9 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission.

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These Baked Pork Chops are brined in salted water, then seasoned and baked. This is the easiest way to make juicy, tender and flavorful boneless pork chops. 

Serve these pork chops with Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes and Best Roasted Broccoli for a delicious and easy dinner.

Baked Pork Chops on a white plate.

This budget-friendly dinner idea features boneless pork chops that are brined in salted water and baked in the oven for 15 minutes. They are juicy and full of flavor! This recipe has minimal prep time and is perfect even for weeknight dinners. You can make a salad and mashed potatoes while the pork chops are baking.

Ingredients:

  • boneless pork chops (about ¾" thick)
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • paprika
  • Italian seasoning
  • garlic powder
  • water
Ingredients for baked pork chops on a marble board.

Step by step instructions

If your pork chops were in the fridge, you need to let them come to room temperature before baking. Letting them sit in the brine for 30 minutes will do that and also ensure that your chops are juicy and tender.

Step 1: brine

The secret to perfect juicy pork chops is to let them sit in salty water for at least 30 minutes before baking.

Step 2: season and bake

Place pork chops on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with seasoning. Rub it into each pork chop and bake for 15 minutes. Check internal temperature and bake for few more minutes or remove from oven.

Making of baked pork chops in the oven.

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Baking time

I used boneless pork chops and they were done after 15 minutes of baking at 375 degrees F oven. Since every oven is different, so check the temperature of each pork chop before adding more minutes to cook time. It should be 145 degrees F.

Best tips

  • brine in salty water: this ensures that your pork chops are juicy and tender; make sure to pat the chops with a paper towel before seasoning and baking.
  • do not over bake: check the internal temperature of each pork chop after 15 minutes of baking. If it reached 145 degrees F, the chops are done.
  • season: mix seasoning in a small bowl and rub on both sides of each pork chop. Make sure to drizzle olive oil first to help the seasoning stick to the chops.
Three baked pork chops on baking sheet.

Variations

  • breaded: season and dredge each pork chop in breadcrumbs, then spray with cooking oil spray and bake
  • sweet: add brown sugar or honey to seasoning mixture
  • add sweet onions and apples to pork chops and bake together on a sheet pan
  • stuffed: cut each pork chop lengthwise and fill with cream cheese, spinach and sun-dried tomato mixture

Side dishes

You can serve these pork chops with any side dish, from roasted veggies to salads and slaws.

  • Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes
  • Honey Roasted Butternut Squash
  • Honey Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts
  • Sauteed Spinach
  • Air Fryer French Fries
  • Mushroom Sauce
Baked Pork Chop with potatoes and broccoli on a plate.

More easy dinners:

  • Garlic and Herb Chicken and Potatoes
  • Baked Honey Mustard Chicken
  • Chicken Francese
  • Filet Mignon

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Pork chops on a white plate.

Baked Pork Chops

Author: Anna
These Baked Pork Chops are brined in salted water, then seasoned and baked. This is the easiest way to make juicy, tender and flavorful boneless pork chops. 
5 from 7 votes
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Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 241 kcal
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Ingredients
 
 

  • 4 boneless pork chops
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano

Instructions
 

  • Place water and salt in a large bowl. Submerge pork chops in salty water and let them sit in room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Mix garlic powder, paprika, salt, Italian seasoning and oregano in a small bowl.
  • Remove pork chops from water and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Place chops on parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
  • Drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle seasoning over each pork chops and rub on both sides.
  • Baked pork chops for 15 minutes. Check internal temperature with meat thermometer. If it reads 145 degrees F, the chops are done. If not, you can add 2 to 3 minutes to the baking time.
  • Let pork chops sit for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  1. Please note, that the nutrition value can vary depending on what product you use. The information below is an estimate. Always use calorie counter you are familiar with.
  2. My pork chops were about ¾" thick.

Nutrition

Calories: 241kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 1524mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 62IU | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Charls N. says

    February 24, 2025 at 9:16 am

    5 stars
    Thank you for sharing this recipe. I was happy to use it

    Reply
  2. Jola says

    November 05, 2024 at 11:54 am

    5 stars
    A quick and tasty chop. I like the idea of brine.

    Reply
  3. Chris says

    April 23, 2024 at 11:59 am

    5 stars
    Your tip on pork brine is very, very cool. Causes juicy meat. Thank you!

    Reply
  4. Vincente says

    May 03, 2021 at 4:52 pm

    Thank you so much for this delicious recipe my family loved it !!!!

    Reply
  5. Katie says

    November 06, 2019 at 9:14 pm

    5 stars
    Such an easy and delicious weeknight meal!

    Reply
  6. Jessica says

    November 06, 2019 at 7:16 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe is amazing! Thank you so much for sharing!

    Reply
  7. Krissy Allori says

    November 06, 2019 at 6:11 pm

    5 stars
    Super easy and full of flavor. I loved that baking them kept the meat moist too.

    Reply
  8. Sara says

    November 06, 2019 at 4:59 pm

    5 stars
    Absolutely delicious! I love the spices on this and that it's so easy in the oven.

    Reply
    • Anna says

      November 06, 2019 at 5:58 pm

      Thank you so much, Sara!

      Reply
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