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Free: 5 Secrets To Fast Healthy DinnersGet It Now This post may contain affiliate links, which help keep this content free. (Full disclosure) I’m so excited to show you this guide for how to cook pork chops in the oven, perfectly every time! While not quite as fancy as stuffed pork chops, this baked pork chops recipe is a simple dish you need to try soon. It’s a great staple meal and so easy. One of my favorite things ever here at Wholesome Yum is to show you the basics of how to cook everything in the oven… from chicken legs to steak to even lobster tail… and now, how to cook pork chops in the oven. Why You’ll Love This Baked Pork Chops Recipe
This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for oven baked pork chops, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below. How To Choose Pork Chops:You can make bone-in or boneless baked pork chops (sometimes they are called “pork loin chops”), but you can’t cook your way out of subpar ingredients. If you want delicious oven baked pork chops, start with these tips for picking them out:
If you want to pick up some other cuts of pork at the same time as your pork chops from the butcher, you might want to get some pork belly, pork tenderloin, or pork loin. Other Ingredients:While you can use simple olive oil, salt, and pepper, in my experience the best pork chop seasoning is a marinade!
This section shows how to bake pork chops, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique, to help you visualize it. For full instructions, including amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card below.
FYI: The outside may look done at this point, but at just a couple minutes per side, they are not. The oven in the next step will finish cooking the pork chops.
How long to cook pork chops in the oven will vary depending on the oven temperature, thickness of the chops, and whether you are using boneless or bone-in pork chops. My process for perfect baked pork chops includes searing them for about 2-3 minutes per side, then baking at 400 degrees F. Use the following time chart.
On average, baked bone-in pork chops will take 1-3 minutes longer than boneless. For best results, use a meat thermometer to test for doneness. Pork chops are done when the internal temperature at the thickest part reaches 145 degrees F, but because the temperature rises as they rest, it’s best to remove then at 140 degrees F. I recommend a probe thermometer like this, so you don’t have to monitor (it will beep when it reaches the right temperature!). A regular instant read thermometer will work, though. If you don’t have a thermometer, you can still use my time range as a guide. Just know that the risk of overcooking is a bit higher, particularly with boneless pork chops. Tips For The Best Baked Pork ChopsUse these tips for the best baked pork chops in oven!
Cooking pork chops isn’t hard, but here are some common questions about cooking them that can help you feel confident. Can You Make Baked Pork Chops Without Marinade?Yes, you can! If you don’t use the marinade, use a brine instead:
Can You Skip The Pan Searing?You can, but I don’t recommend it. Searing the chops first, followed by a short pork chop oven time, creates a beautiful golden crust and evenly cooked inside. Still, if you want to simply cook them in a baking dish, add about 10-12 minutes to the pork chop cook times listed above. Can You Cook Pork Chops From Frozen?You can bake pork chops from frozen, but I don’t recommend it. Cooking meat direct from the freezer will result in uneven cooking, meaning some parts will end up over cooked. If you have frozen pork chops, thaw them first in cold water before proceeding with the baked pork chop recipe. Besides, since you are marinating the meat anyway, you can let the chops thaw in the marinade in the fridge overnight if you have the time. Can Pork Chops Be Pink?Yes, pork chops are sometimes pink, even after they are fully cooked. Make sure you’re cooking to 145 degrees F and you are good! Are Pork Chops Red Meat?Yes, pork chops are red meat — despite the facts that pork doesn’t look red and pork chops are often referred to as “the other white meat”. This is because pork is high in myoglobin, a protein that is abundant in other red meat, such as lamb, veal and beef [*]. Store leftover pork in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. What To Do With Leftover Pork Chops?Use leftover pork in sandwiches, tacos, sliced on top of salads, or even just straight from the refrigerator. Can You Freeze Pork Chops?Yes, you can freeze pork chops for 2-3 months. They can be frozen before or after cooking. However, do not freeze raw pork chops in marinade — they will become mushy. Reheating Instructions:Reheat any leftover pork in a hot skillet or in the oven. If you want the absolute best, juiciest pork chops after reheating them, use my method for reheating reverse sear steak here (see the section about reheating instructions). These pork chops in the oven need a few sides for a great meal. (You can also add a pat of garlic butter on top.) Here are a few ideas:
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Serving size: 1 pork chop Only 1/4 of the marinade is included in the nutrition calculation, as a lot is discarded after marinating the pork chops. Nutrition Facts Amount per serving. Serving size in recipe notes above. Calories 282 Fat 10.1g Protein 50g Total Carbs 0.8g Net Carbs 0.7g Fiber 0.1g Sugar 0.8g Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy. Have questions about calculations or why you got a different result? Please see our nutrition policy. © Copyright Maya Krampf for Wholesome Yum. Please DO NOT SCREENSHOT OR COPY/PASTE recipes to social media or websites. We’d LOVE for you to share a link with photo instead. 🙂 Is it better to bake pork chops at 350 or 400?350 F is one of the most suitable temperatures for baking pork chops. By cooking the chops slowly at 350 F, they remain tender and juicy rather than drying out.
Do you bake pork chops at 350 or 375?The USDA recommends pork chops be cooked to an internal temperature of 145 degrees F. Baking at 375 degrees F works well, baking at 400 degrees F will give you a more caramelized texture.
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