Oven Baked Pork Chops Recipe
Ever wonder what’s the best Oven Temp for Pork Chops so that they are tender and juicy? Whether you’re cooking boneless or bone-in pork chops, the goal is for them to be as succulent and flavorful as possible. With the right oven temperature, your pork chops will be tender, tasty, and ready to be served with all your favorite side dishes.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 pork chops boneless or bone-in, 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C) and set the rack to the upper third of the oven. Lightly grease a baking sheet.
- Place pork chops on the baking sheet. Pat dry with paper towels and then rub all over with olive oil.
- In a small bowl, mix the garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper.
- Rub the seasoning mixture evenly over the sides of each pork chop.
- Bake for about 15 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the middle reads 145°F (63°C). (Note: Bone-in chops normally require an extra 5 minutes.)
- Remove from the oven and allow the baked pork chops to rest for 3 minutes on a plate before serving.