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Juicy Oven Baked Pork Chops

Juicy oven baked pork chops with a golden-spiced top crust and a blush-pink, perfectly juicy center. This oven pork chops recipe is quick, simple, and slice-ready every time with a short rest.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
rest 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 390
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pork chops
  • 4 bone-in pork chops (1 inch thick)
Seasoning and finish
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp dried thyme
  • 0.25 tsp salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 lemon wedges and fresh parsley for serving

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Prep and bake
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup.
  2. Pat the pork chops completely dry with paper towels to help them develop a good crust.
  3. Brush both sides with olive oil, then season generously with garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Place the pork chops on the baking sheet and bake for 15–20 minutes at 400°F until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
Rest and serve
  1. Rest the pork chops for 5 minutes before slicing so the juices stay inside and don’t run out.
  2. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

For best browning, make sure the pork chops are truly dry before seasoning, and measure doneness with a thermometer for a 145°F center. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed container for up to 3 days; reheat gently so they stay moist. Freezing is not recommended because the blush-pink texture can soften after thawing. If you want a lower-sodium option, use reduced-sodium salt or a salt-free seasoning blend while keeping the spice mix.