One of my favourite standby pork chop recipes! These Baked Pork Chops are a terrific way to cook pork chops in the oven. Slathered in a country-style sauce then baked until caramelised on the outside and juicy inside.
So fast and easy to prepare, you can make this tonight!
Oven baked pork chops recipe
I have no idea what to call the sauce I use for these pork chops. I just think it sounds cute to say “country-style rub” so that’s what I go with! (Though from a practical perspective, the ingredients are akin to what I use to make country-style ribs.)
It’s savoury with a touch of sweet, balanced out with a bit of acidity. It makes your baked pork chops golden and sticky.
And I kid you not – I bet you have all the ingredients in your pantry to make this right now!
“This sauce is a secret weapon to make really tasty pork chops in the oven. Usually, baked pork chop recipes lack caramelisation. With this sauce, your chops will come out golden and sticky!”
Glaze for pork chops
So here’s what you need for this magic pork chop glaze. These are all pantry staples in my world – and I’m hoping they are in yours too!
I use pretty much the same ingredients for my favourite Sticky Grilled Chicken and also Sticky Baked Chicken recipes. It’s a terrific all-rounder!
“There’s no need to marinate! The sauce is flavour loaded and you end up with juices on the tray to use as a sauce, so there’s plenty of flavour even without marinating.”
Cooking Pork Chops in the oven
The key to making really great pork chops in the oven is:
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the right sauce – one that will caramelise well;
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start it in the oven; and
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finish with under the broiler/grill to get a really great caramelisation. Otherwise, the pork cops come out of the oven with no colour – and we all know that caramelisation = flavour!
So baked pork chops are as simple as this:
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Mix together the magic country-style sauce;
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Slather on both sides then bake for 15 minutes;
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Flip, slather with remaining sauce then grill/broil for 5 to 10 minutes until cooked through and beautifully caramelised. There will be enough juices on the tray to baste with and to drizzle on the chops for serving.
How do you know when pork chops are done?
When the internal temperature of the pork chops is 145F / 63C.
Optional – add potatoes! There’s room on the tray and I love the way the potatoes are crispy on top, and the underside absorbs the flavour and end up almost glazed!
See? Glazed potatoes.
And they taste even better than they look!
I use this same sauce for grilling and cooking chops on the stove but actually, my favourite way is baking. There aren’t many sauces / rubs you can put on baked pork chops where they come out looking and tasting this good. Normally they lack colour and therefore flavour.
So this sauce (rub / glaze – whatever you want to call it) is made for baked pork chops.
For a really quick salad, try a Rocket Parmesan Salad, pictured above. Just grab a handful of rocket lettuce (arugula), toss with Balsamic Dressing and garnish with shavings of parmesan. Some other easy green options that I think would go beautifully are German Cucumber Salad, Magic Broccoli, White Bean Tabbouleh or Sautéed Spinach with Garlic! – Nagi x
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Baked Pork Chops
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Oven Baked Pork Chops with Potatoes
Ingredients
Rub
- 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 2 tbsp ketchup (Note 1)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (Note 2)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar (or white)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (or vegetable or canola oil)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tsp apple cider vinegar (Note 3)
Chops
- 4 pork chops / cutlets , around 200-250g/7-8oz each including bone (Note 4)
- 800g/ 1.6 lb baby potatoes , larger ones cut in half (Note 5)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 220C / 430F (standard oven) or 200C / 390F (fan forced / convection).
- Toss potatoes in oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Scatter on baking tray.
- Place in oven for 15 minutes (giving them a head start).
Pork
- Meanwhile, mix the Rub ingredients together in a small bowl.
- Slather the pork on both sides with the Rub, reserving some Rub for basting. (See notes for marinating)
- Take the tray out of the oven. Toss potatoes then push them to the edge.
- Place pork on tray. Bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove tray from oven, flick to broiler/grill on high (shelf about 20cm/8" from heat source).
- Flip pork, spoon over reserved rub and dab on sides. (Note 4). Broil 7 - 10 minutes until pretty well caramelised.
- Remove from oven. Use a brush to get the golden juices off the tray and dab it onto the pork - this is key for flavour and colour! Pop it back under the broiler for a couple of minutes to finish off.
- Serve, scraping the juices on the tray onto the pork, then garnish with parsley if desired.
Recipe Notes:
Nutrition Information:
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Kim L says
Cooked this last night for two. I did not half the rub amount as I wanted more sauce and added grated ginger to it. Absolutely delish! Thanks for yet another great recipe, Nagi.
jake says
awesome pork chops . Thanks for sharing
Sadia says
The sauce was delicious! the pork chops were a little dry, but could be used error
Andrew Hammet says
But my sauce came out super watery! Could it be the pork I used? Do some suppliers inject excess water in the pork to make it juicier? Otherwise loving your recipes! ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Gigi says
My sauce was thin too but my chops were large. Next time I’ll double the sauce recipe.
Maxine says
I don’t know what I’m doing wrong. I’ve made this twice following the recipe to a T but it does not look like the picture. The sauce is thin and burns and smokes terribly under the broiler. The meat is tender though and has a good flavor.
Amy says
I thought that this dish was supposed to be cooked in the oven – not the broiler. It’s worth it to try again. All the best!
Michelle Coates says
Mine turned out very watery too. Don’t know what I did wrong
Linda says
Delicious! I doubled the sauce because we always like extra sauce. I added carrots & onions to the potatoes because why pass up roasted carrots.
Will make repeatedly. Thanks for sharing.
Nicole Capone says
The first time I made this, I got really positive feedback from the fam. I usually don’t hear anything unless it’s something someone REALLY likes, so this is now a regular in my recipe repertoire. The sauce mixes with the juices from the cooking pork, and thins a little while in the oven, but once you flip, add the remaining sauce, and broil, it thickens up really nicely 👍
Vanessa says
This is a staple recipe in my home, especially on busy days! So quick and easy to make. I’ve tried other websites recipes similar to this that were not as tasty as yours. Definitely looking into more of your recipes and thank you so much for sharing with us. 😋
Olannah says
I love, love, love this recipe! Everytime I cook pork it turns out dry but this recipe kept it moist and oh so tasty. A definite keeper for us.
Alison says
I’m not a fan of Pork, forever being disappointed when we have it, but this recipe completely transformed humble pork chops into tender and delicious bites of scrumptiousness. This is the first time I’ve tried one of your recipes, but it certainly won’t be the last !
Sam says
Fantastic recipe! Had to use tomato paste as I was out of tomato sauce, but worked perfectly. Doubled the sauce recipe as I had just over a kg of pork chops. And subbed sweet potatoes for potatoes. Family loved it, definitely on the roster!
Stacey says
I love this recipe!! Pork chops are tender and sauce is lovely!!
Blitzo says
Hi Nagi, its me again your ultimate fan, I loved this recipe! The pork chops were cooked perfectly and were nice and moist. My family super happy when they know its your recipe.
Mrs Pitt says
So much water in the tray I had to spoon it out. Not sure why the sauce went that way? Any ideas? Didn’t look anything like the recipe but I followed it exactly.
Christina says
Loved this recipe! The pork chops were cooked perfectly and were nice and moist however my sauce was watery and didn’t thicken at all. I followed the recipe exactly. The sauce tasted delicious just wish it wasn’t watery.
April Teichman says
This was very good. I thought it would be more like a barbeque sauce but it is just sweet and savory. Only change I made was to salt and pepper the pork chops using a course salt/garlic combo with pepper. Let that sit for about 10 minutes on both sides while I made the sauce.
I might have made a mistake on the amount of brown sugar I used because my sauce was a bit thin. But boy was it all so good after it was done.
I did fail to set timer for the first go under the broiler, so I shortened the time when I flipped the chops.
I recommend this recipe, it is quick and easy
Nagi says
That’s great April – I am so glad that you liked it!! N x
Grant Bartlett says
Hi Nagi,
I am a pretty good cook, but from time to time I need a little inspiration. Most times I am looking for something in particular your site has a recipe with 5 stars, from hundreds of viewers.
So, now you are my go to recipe site. I just love your yummy food!
Nagi says
Thanks Grant! I am glad that you are enjoying my recipes!! N x
Kat says
Those is my 3 and 1/2 year old’s favourite meal and he campaigns for it at least once a week. I find your recipes are always winners in my household!
Nagi says
Awwww! That is nice to know Kat! I love to hear that someone is campaigning for my food!! N x
Jodee Schumacher says
Made this for dinner tonight. Apparently beautiful 😍. And I don’t normally eat pork.
Jodee Schumacher says
Sorry Nagi that should of said absolutely!! Beautiful
Nagi says
I’m so glad that you enjoyed it Jodee!! N x
Maev....Sydney says
I frequently oven bake pork chops…with a pack of frozen brussels sprouts….I am going to add potatoes and your lovely glaze…Just doing Coles online order now,,,Thank you for the inspiration👌….Love your site💜
Nagi says
Enjoy it Maev!! N x
Lillian says
This recipe is SOOOOO delicious!! I will definitely be using this recipe all the time!! Thank you!!!
Nagi says
Woo hoo!! I am so glad that you enjoyed it Lillian! N x