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Juicy Oven Baked Pork Chops

Juicy oven baked pork chops with a golden-spiced top crust and a blush-pink, slice-revealed center that stays moist. Oven-roasted pork chops are cooked to 145°F, then rested 5 minutes so the juices set instead of running out.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Rest 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pork chops
  • 4 bone-in pork chops About 1 inch thick.
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp dried thyme
  • 0.25 Salt and black pepper To taste; use generously.
  • 1 Lemon wedges For serving.
  • 1 fresh parsley For garnish.

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Prep and season
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with foil.
  2. Pat the pork chops completely dry with paper towels, since moisture prevents a good crust.
  3. Brush both sides of the pork chops with olive oil, then season generously with garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
Bake and rest
  1. Place the pork chops on the baking sheet and bake at 400°F for 15–20 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
  2. Rest the pork chops for 5 minutes before serving so the juices set instead of running out.
Serve
  1. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

Pro tip: dry the chops thoroughly before seasoning—this is the step that drives the golden-spiced crust. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed container for up to 3 days; reheat gently so the center stays juicy. Freezing isn’t recommended for best texture. For a gluten-free swap, keep the same seasoning (no flour needed) and serve with gluten-free sides if desired.