Oven Baked Pork Chops
These Oven Baked Pork Chops are juicy, flavorful, and incredibly easy — no pan searing required. Thick-cut bone-in pork chops are coated in a smoky-sweet spice rub and baked at 425°F until perfectly tender. They’re ready in about 25 minutes and make a simple weeknight dinner!
Recipe Overview: These baked pork chops are made with thick-cut bone-in chops (1–1½ inches thick), then brushed with avocado oil and rubbed with a simple seasoning of onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, coconut sugar, salt and pepper. They’re baked at 425°F until they reach 140°F internally, then rest for 5–10 minutes to finish cooking. They’re juicy, tender pork chops with a beautifully caramelized spice crust.
Pork chops are a great option when you need a quick, reliable dinner.
While I love preparing my pork chops with creamy mushroom sauce, they require pan searing and a bit more hands on prep time preparing the sauce. Sometimes I just need something easier.
These Oven Baked Pork Chops are a hands-off approach as there’s no searing whatsoever. They’re coated with oil and a simple sweet and smoky spice blend, then they’re baked to juicy perfection.
If you prefer a faster, countertop method, try my Air Fryer Pork Chops instead.
Baking at 425°F creates a caramelized exterior and a tender, juicy interior.
Serve them with your favorite sides — two of mine are creamy parsnip purée and almond rice pilaf — for a family-friendly meal that couldn’t be easier. 🙂
Why you’ll love this recipe
- There’s no searing required — everything cooks in one baking dish.
- High heat baking (425°F) creates caramelization for a crisp exterior.
- Bone-in pork chops stay more flavorful and moist.
- A simple balanced spice rub lends smoky, savory, and slightly sweet flavor.
- Resting time ensures juiciness without overcooking.
This is an easy pork chop recipe that delivers consistent results every time.
Recipe ingredients
There are just a few simple ingredients required for these baked bone-in pork chops, and they can be customized based on the spices, rubs or herbs that you have in your pantry.
- Pork chops. Thicker chops (1 – 1 1/2″ thick) stay juicier and are more forgiving during baking. Cooking time will vary based on the thickness of your pork chops, and whether they’re boneless or bone-in.
- Spice blend. The spice blend of onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, coconut sugar, salt and black pepper creates a smoky crust with subtle sweetness and depth.
- Oil. I’ve used avocado oil for its neutral flavor and high smoke point. Substitute with your preferred oil.
How to Bake Pork Chops
See the step by step instructions below on how to bake pork chops in the oven. See the recipe card below for full instructions.
Pro Tips for Juicy Pork Chops
- Choose chops that are at least 1 inch thick.
- Pat dry before seasoning to help the rub adhere.
- Don’t overcrowd the baking dish.
- Remove at 140°F and let carryover cooking finish the job as the pork rests.
- Spoon the pan juices over the chops before serving.
Recipe FAQs
Pork chops are safe and juicy at 145°F internal temperature after resting.
No. Baking them uncovered allows the exterior to caramelize properly.
No flipping is necessary when baking at high heat.
Yes. At 145°F they may have a slight blush in the center and will be perfectly safe and tender.
Storage and reheating
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat at 300°F or gently in a skillet with a splash of broth.
Serving suggestions
These baked bone-in pork chops are naturally gluten-free and work well for a balanced, high-protein dinner. They pair beautifully with the following:
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Oven Baked Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in pork chops 1 – 1 1/2" thick; trimmed of excess fat as necessary
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil sub with your favorite oil
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1.5 teaspoons coconut sugar sub with brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels and brush on all sides with the oil.4 bone-in pork chops, 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- Combine the smoked paprika, coconut sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a small bowl, then season all sides of the pork chops.2 teaspoons smoked paprika, 1.5 teaspoons coconut sugar, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon sea salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Place the pork chops in a large baking dish or rimmed baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted into the center of the pork chops registers 140 degrees. Cooking time will vary based on the thickness of your pork chops.
- Remove the chops from heat and cover loosely with foil and let stand 5-10 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute. This is crucial for juicy pork chops. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Pro tip: Bone-in pork chops will result in juicier, more flavorful chops. If you prefer to use boneless pork chops, check for doneness after 10 minutes as they can over cook very quickly.
- Cooking time will vary based on the thickness of your pork chops. 1″ bone-in pork chops will take closer to 15 minutes, while 1 1/2″ thick chops will take 15-20 minutes.
- If the tops of your pork chops aren’t quite golden brown when they’re close to 140 degrees, broil them on high just until the tops caramelize and remove from heat.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat at 300°F or gently in a skillet with a splash of broth.
Nutrition
Nutrition is estimated using a food database and is only intended to be used as a guideline for informational purposes.
6 Comments on “Oven Baked Pork Chops”
I cooked my boneless pork chops @ 385 F after searing both sides. After 13 minutes in the oven I checked the temperature and it was already 165F!! So disappointed. It’s 20 degrees over. Had I left it for 15-18 min it would have been very well done and very well tough (the chops were nearly 2″ thick. So folks, check the temperature alot sooner than what this recipe calls for.
The recipe clearly states that the pork chops will take 8-15 minutes. The cooking time will vary based on the thickness of your pork chops and your oven as all oven temps vary.
This looks so good! I am a huge fan of pork chops with rice! Definitely trying this recipe!
I hope you enjoy them!
I don’t know why we don’t eat pork more often! When it’s cooked right, it’s SO good and juicy! I’ve never tried oven baking pork so that definitely needs to change. Thanks for the tip, Marcie!
I don’t know why we don’t either…I guess I forget about it! I hope you get to try this soon Katherine!