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Juicy Oven Baked Pork Chops

Juicy oven baked pork chops with a golden, spiced top crust and a blush-pink center that stays moist. You’ll roast bone-in chops at 400°F to 145°F, then rest for 5 minutes for clean slices and juicy results.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
rest 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pork chops
  • 4 bone-in pork chops 1 inch thick
Seasoning and crust
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 salt to taste
  • 1 black pepper to taste
Serving
  • 1 lemon wedges
  • 1 fresh parsley

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Prep
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with foil to prevent sticking and help browning.
  2. Pat the bone-in pork chops completely dry with paper towels, since moisture on the surface makes the crust less golden.
Season and roast
  1. Brush both sides of the pork chops with olive oil.
  2. Season generously on both sides with garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Place the chops on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them out so they roast evenly.
  4. Bake for 15–20 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145°F, watching for a golden-spiced top crust.
Rest and serve
  1. Rest the pork chops for 5 minutes before serving to keep juices from running out when you slice.
  2. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges for brightness right before eating.

Notes

Pro tip: start checking at 15 minutes if your chops are close to 1 inch, since oven temperatures vary and the 145°F target prevents dryness. Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container for up to 3 days; reheat gently in a 300°F oven until warmed through to keep them juicy. Freezing is not recommended for best texture after thawing. For a dairy-free option, this recipe already is dairy-free; if you want lower sodium, reduce the salt and rely on the spice blend’s flavor.