Easy Pork Chop Recipes

These baked pork chops are the best oven baked pork chops ever! They are easy to make, tender, super juicy, and flavorful. Rub them with a few pantry staple spices and pop them into the oven for about 18 minutes and dinner will be ready!

Lets give it up for easy and delicious pork chop recipes! This one is our familys favorite pork recipe and the one we go back to time and again. The pork chops always turn out tender and juicy and are so flavorful.

After you make these baked pork chops once youll make them again and again. The recipe is really simple and is a great one to keep in your back pocket for when you need dinner stat or just cant figure out what to make tonight.

In this recipe, we dont sear the chops on the stove. Instead, they go straight into the oven. From our experience, this makes the chops more tender and saves an extra step of work. And with the gorgeous color of the spices, you wont miss the sear.

Serve these with a big salad and some veggies roasted in the oven at the same time as the pork chops. It makes for a quick and easy dinner.

easy pork chop recipes

Easy Honey Garlic Pork Chops Recipe

easy pork chop recipes

Easy Honey Garlic Pork Chops made simple, with the most amazing and addictive 4-ingredient honey garlic sauce that is so good you’ll want it on everything! Quick and easy to make, your new family favourite pork recipe is here!

Prep: 10min

Total: 22min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 332 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 29 g, Fat 12 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Cholesterol 104 mg, Sodium 68 mg, Sugar 14 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 4 pork chops (bone in or out)
  • Salt and pepper, (to season)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 6 cloves garlic, (minced)
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup water ((or chicken broth))
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar ((or apple cider vinegar, or any white vinegar))

Instruction:

  1. Preheat oven broiler (or grill) on medium-high heat. Season chops with salt, pepper and garlic powder just before cooking.
  2. Heat oil in a pan or skillet over medium high heat until hot. Sear chops on both sides until golden and cooked through (about 4-5 minutes each side). Transfer to a plate; set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Melt butter in the same pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Sauté garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add the honey, water and vinegar. Increase heat to medium-high and continue to cook until the sauce reduces down and thickens slightly (about 3-4 minutes), while stirring occasionally.
  4. Add pork back into the pan, baste generously with the sauce and broil/grill for 1-2 minutes, or until edges are slightly charred.
  5. Garnish with parsley and serve over vegetables, rice, pasta or with a salad.

Juicy Baked Pork Chops

easy pork chop recipes

These baked pork chops are the best oven baked pork chops ever! They are so easy to make, super juicy, and flavorful. Rub them with a few pantry staple spices and pop them into the oven for about 18 minutes and dinner will be ready!

Prep: 5min

Total: 23min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 pork chop

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 pork chop, calories 275 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 29 g, Fat 16 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 647 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, unSaturated Fat 11 g

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons EACH: onion powder and garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon EACH: salt, pepper, and oregano
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
  • 4 boneless pork chops

Instruction:

  1. Turn your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and oregano.
  3. Drizzle the 1 tablespoon of olive oil over both sides of the pork chops. Sprinkle the spice mix evenly over both sides of the pork chops and place them in a baking dish. (see notes) Drizzle them with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
  4. Bake the pork chops uncovered for 18 minutes, or until they reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit. Once you remove them from the oven, let them rest in the pan for 5 minutes before serving.

Honey Garlic Pork Chops

FAQ

What is the best way to cook pork chops without them drying out?

Because one of the best ways to bake pork chops is to start in an oven-safe skillet on the stove and then transfer them into a hot oven. High-heat frying sears them to a golden brown; and a moderately hot oven (400 degrees F) bakes the pork chops gently enough to keep them from drying out.

What is the secret to juicy pork chops?

For Juiciest Pork Chops, Use a Quick Brine (30 Minutes!)

After you bring your pork chops home, time to brine! Brining pork chops is one of the best ways way to guarantee a juicy cooked pork chop. Even a quick 30-minute brine (or up to four hours) makes a big difference.

What cooking method is best for pork chops?

The quickest way to cook pork chops is to pan-fry or griddle them. As the chops can be quite large, this method is best when serving one or two people. If you’re cooking for more you might want to try roasting or grilling.

How to cook pork chops for beginners?

When you’re frying thin pork chops over medium-high to high heat, 2 to 3 minutes per side is just right for browning and cooking them all the way through. For thicker chops, brown on both sides then check the internal temperature with a digital thermometer. It will take 5 to 6 minutes per side to completely cook them.

What’s the best way to cook pork chops quickly?

Overall, pan-frying with a little bit of cooking oil is probably the quickest method for preparing pork chops. Typically, when done over medium heat in a skillet, chops require anywhere from 2 to 10 minutes per side to cook.

Is it better to fry or bake boneless pork chops?

For the best texture, sear and bake

And the upsides are huge: searing delivers the best flavor and texture, in the form of a browned crust that you simply can’t replicate with baking alone, as well as a faster overall cooking time, because the chops get a significant head start on the high heat of the skillet.

About the author

Helen is an author and editor at helenbackcafe.com, who has a passion for writing about recipes. She loves to experiment with different ingredients and cooking techniques to create delicious and unique dishes.

Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

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