Baked Pork Chops

Baked Pork Chops

4 servings
These baked pork chops are coated in garlic and herb butter, then oven roasted to golden brown perfection. A super easy way to prepare pork chops that always gets rave reviews!

Ingredients

  • bone in pork chops
    4
  • olive oil
    2 tsp
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • butter
    4 tbsp
  • minced garlic
    2 tsp
  • brown sugar
    2 tsp
  • dried italian seasoning
    1 tsp
  • fresh chopped parsley
    1 tbsp
  • lemon wedges and parsley sprigs for serving

    optional

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat.

  2. 2

    Season the pork chops on both sides with salt and pepper to taste.

  3. 3

    Add the pork chops to the pan in a single layer. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side or until browned.

  4. 4

    Remove the pork from the pan and place on a plate. Cover with foil to keep warm.

  5. 5

    Add the butter to the pan and melt. Add the garlic, brown sugar and Italian seasoning and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.

  6. 6

    Place the pork chops back in the pan and spoon the sauce over the top. 

  7. 7

    Place the pan in the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes or until pork is cooked to 145 degrees F.

  8. 8

    Spoon the sauce from the bottom of the pan over the pork chops and sprinkle with parsley. Serve, garnished with lemon wedges and parsley sprigs if desired.

Baked Pork Chops

Baked Pork Chops

5.0(29)35 min4 servings416 cal

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About this Recipe

Craving juicy, flavorful pork chops without the fuss? These baked pork chops are coated in a rich garlic and herb butter, promising golden brown perfection straight from your oven.

The secret to their irresistible taste lies in the savory garlic and herb butter, which melts into the pork chops as they roast. This simple yet effective method ensures each chop is tender, moist, and infused with incredible flavor, making it a super easy meal that always earns rave reviews.

Prepare for a truly satisfying main course. You'll bite into perfectly cooked, golden brown pork chops with a wonderfully savory exterior and a tender, juicy interior. The rich blend of garlic, dried Italian seasoning, and fresh parsley, balanced by a hint of brown sugar, creates an aromatic experience that feels gourmet yet is incredibly simple to achieve. It’s a delightful balance of robust flavors, perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner or an impressive weekend meal.

Feel free to adjust the garlic and brown sugar to your personal taste, making it more savory or slightly sweeter. While dried Italian seasoning provides a classic flavor, you can experiment with other dried herb blends you enjoy. For the fresh element, if fresh parsley isn't on hand, another fresh herb like thyme or rosemary could complement the savory notes.

These baked pork chops are a fantastic main course for any occasion, from a busy weeknight to a relaxed weekend dinner. Serve them with fresh lemon wedges for a bright finish and a few extra parsley sprigs for an elegant touch that elevates the presentation.

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