Dress up plain pork chops with this amazing recipe and you will see why everyone loves these oven baked pork chops! No one will ever say that pork chops are boring after they try this recipe loaded with flavor.
Some baked pork chop recipes do require that the pan is covered with either foil or a lid. It creates steam and ensures that the meat is tender and juicy. Those recipes typically require a long cook time and may add vegetables to the pan, and some uncover the chops to finish browning them at a higher temperature.
How to make oven baked pork chops
- First, go ahead and preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
- Second, get your baking sheet ready. I used a 9×9 baking dish and sprayed it with cooking spray.
- Next, put the pork chops in the baking dish.
- You will need a small bowl to mix together the seasoning. Make sure everything is well combined.
- Then pat pork chops dry with a paper towel.
- Then drizzle the olive oil all over the pork chops. I like to use a basting brush to make sure it is spread around really good.
- Now sprinkle the seasoning ,including the black pepper, you mixed together on top of the pork chops. Use your basting brush again to spread it all over the meat.
Side dishes for pork chops:
- Broccoli- We like to steam broccoli in the microwave. It takes only minutes and everyone loves it.
- We also like Roasted green beans for another easy veggie idea.
- Grilled Asparagus or roast asparagus is so good and a healthy side dish.
- Quick and Easy Weeknight Macaroni and Cheese– one pot and easy! We love homemade macaroni and cheese.
- Salad- You can’t go wrong with a quick and easy side salad.
- Potatoes – Bake Potatoes, Mashed Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes and Buttered Potatoes would be a great side.
- A side of rice pilaf is always a perfect side that goes well with pork chops.
- See Best Pork Chop Sides for more side dish ideas
Easy Oven Baked Pork Chops (Juicy and Tender)
FAQ
Should you cover pork chops when baking?
How do you keep pork chops from drying out in the oven?
Should I cover pork with foil when cooking?
Is it better to bake pork chops at 350 or 400?
Do you cook pork chops in the oven?
Baking your pork chops in the oven is such a simple way to do it, plus they come out tender and juicy and full of lots of flavor. By searing the chops before baking them, they form a brown crispy outside which traps in the juices on the inside. Another reason we like them in the oven is they are so easy to make and cook really quick.
Is it OK to take pork chops out of the oven?
It’s ok to take your pork chops out of the oven when they are pink. The last thing you want to do is cook them to death. When they are pink, but not red the meat is perfect. It is kind of like cooking beef medium rare which is also pink.
How long can you keep baked pork chops after cooking?
STORING: Once the oven-baked pork chops are done and you have eaten them for dinner, the leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight plastic container for up to 5 days. The next day when it comes time to eat the leftover baked pork chops, you can heat them in the oven or toaster oven at 350 degrees for about 5-10 minutes.
How do you keep pork chops moist after cooking?
Resting after oven pork chops are cooked will help your pork chops to remain moist. Reheating: This is easy to do. Just stick your leftover baked pork chops in the oven at 350 degrees for only about 5-10 minutes which is just enough to heat them up but not dry them out.