Easy Baked Pork Chops
Juicy, tender pork chops baked with a sweet-smoky seasoning blend. Minimal prep, big flavor, and weeknight friendly.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lb pork chops, about 1-inch thick bone-in or boneless
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp light brown sugar packed
- 1.5 tsp paprika regular or smoked
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 0.75 tsp onion powder
- 0.5 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp kosher salt reduce if using table salt
- 0.75 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper optional, for heat
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat oven to 425°F. Line a rimmed sheet pan with foil and set a rack on top.
- Pat pork chops very dry with paper towels to help browning.
- Stir brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt, pepper, and cayenne in a small bowl.
- Rub chops with olive oil, then coat all sides evenly with the spice mixture.
- Arrange chops on the rack and bake until the center reaches 145°F, about 16 to 18 minutes.
- Broil 1 to 2 minutes for extra color if desired.
- Rest the chops 5 minutes before serving so the juices settle.
Notes
Variation: Swap regular paprika for smoked, or add 1 tsp Dijon mustard to the oil for a light glaze. Serving tip: Spoon any pan juices over the chops and pair with roasted green beans or mashed potatoes. Storage: Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days; reheat covered at 300°F until warm.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Baked Pork Chops flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.