Super Easy Baked Pork Chops
These baked pork chops make for quick and easy weeknight dinner. They're smoky and sweet, beautifully caramelized, and incredibly tender. Watch the video below to see how I make this in my kitchen!
Ingredients
- 4pork chops (bone-in or boneless at least 1-inch thick. )
- 2 tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoonpaprika
- 1 tablespooncoconut sugar (or brown sugar)
- 2 teaspoonsgarlic powder
- 2 teaspoonsonion powder
- 1 ½ teaspoonsdried oregano
- 1 teaspoonkosher salt
- ¼ teaspoonground black pepper
Directions
- 1
Make the seasoning. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). In a small bowl, stir together the paprika, coconut sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
- 2
Season the pork chops. Place the pork chops in a baking dish or on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle the olive oil on both sides and sprinkle the seasoning on both sides, then rub it in.
- 3
Bake the pork chops. Bake uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes, until an instant read thermometer reads 145°F (65°C). Let the pork chops rest for 5 minutes (this is important so that they remain juicy), then serve with pan juices spooned on top.