One of my favourite standby meals for pork, these Oven Baked Pork Chops are slathered in a tasty country-style rub using ingredients I bet you have in your pantry, then baked until golden and sticky. Add some baked potatoes, and you’ve got a fabulous one tray meal.
So fast and easy to prepare, you can make this tonight with any pork chops or even CHICKEN!
Confession: I have no idea what to call the marinade that I use for these pork chops. It just sounded cute to say “country-style”, and the ingredients are akin to what I use to make country-style ribs. So that’s where the name comes from.
I supposed I could have called it Barbecue Pork Chops. But actually, the sauce I slather on it isn’t made like a proper barbecue sauce, so I thought that was misleading.
So there you go. I have no idea what to call this. But what I can tell you with certainty is this:
It is seriously tasty – savoury and sweet with a bit of acidity. Glistening, sticky, golden. And I kid you not – I bet you have all the ingredients in your pantry to make this right now!
I call it a marinade, and I call it a rub. I swing between the two because actually, though you can use it as a marinade (perfect for shoving in the freezer with the pork), I usually don’t bother. The non-marinade-not-really-a-rub that is slathered on the pork is so tasty and you end up with juices on the tray to scrape onto the pork, so there’s plenty of flavour even without marinating.
Certainly doesn’t hurt, and it adds even more flavour. But marinating is not necessary!
I use this for grilling and cooking on the stove but actually, my favourite way is baking because it comes out so gorgeously sticky and golden. This is a non-marinade-not-really-a-rub that is made for baking!
Plus, the added benefit is that you can throw potatoes on the tray to bake at the same time. I really love how the top of the potatoes become crispy and golden, and the underside gets infused with the juices from the pork. It’s SO GOOD!
I served this with this Broccoli Salad with Sour Cream Dressing. No mayo in the dressing, but honestly, you wouldn’t know it. Broccoli was/is on sale at Woolworths and I stocked up like a crazy woman. Now an entire shelf in my fridge is jam packed with 2 shopping bags filled with broccoli. So you can expect to see more tasty ways with broccoli in the coming weeks. 😉
One more look at these pork chops to convince you that you need to try this soon.
I want to reach through the screen and grab that pork chop right now. Who’s with me??? – Nagi x
{See VIDEO below} Made with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry, these pork chops are slathered in a country-style sauce then baked until sticky and golden. Add potatoes or any other vegetable that will bake in around the same time! This recipe is fabulous as it is but lends itself to many variations so add your own touch! MARINATING IS OPTIONAL. This is also great with CHICKEN.
- 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
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar (Note 3)
- 4 pork chops / cutlets , around 200g/7oz each including bone (Note 4)
- 800g/ 1.6 lb baby potatoes , larger ones cut in half (Note 5)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
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Preheat oven to 200C / 390F (fan forced / convection) or 220C / 430F (standard oven).
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Toss potatoes in oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Scatter on baking tray.
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Place in oven for 15 minutes (giving them a head start).
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Meanwhile, mix the Rub ingredients together in a small bowl.
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Slather the pork on both sides with the Rub, reserving some Rub for basting. (See notes for marinating)
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Take the tray out of the oven. Place pork on the tray.
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Bake for 10 minutes. Remove tray from oven, spoon over reserved rub on the surface then bake for a further 10 minutes (or 15 minutes for large chops ~ 350g/12oz) (Note 4).
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Take tray out of the oven, flick to grill/broiler on high.
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Use a brush to get the golden juices off the tray (especially around pork) and dab it onto the pork - this is key for flavour and colour!
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Pop pork under grill/broiler for a few minutes until pork is caramelised and golden.
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Serve, scraping the juices on the tray onto the pork, then garnish with parsley if desired. Pictured with this Broccoli Salad.
1. If you are in Australia or the UK, you can use Tomato Sauce (American readers - don't use what you know as Tomato Sauce, use Ketchup!).
2. I use normal soy sauce (Kikkoman). This can be substituted with 2 1/2 tsp light soy sauce. I don't recommend dark soy sauce - flavour is too strong.
3. Can be substituted with white wine or sherry vinegar.
4. This can be made with any pork chops. I use what we call Pork Cutlets here in Australia. Bone in is better because it's juicier. Cook time will differ depending on size of cutlets - my cook time is based on 200g/7oz pork chops with bone in. For 350g/12oz, bake for a total of 25 minutes (i.e. 10 minutes + 15 minutes + grill/broil)
You could also use chicken - bake for same time for 180g/6oz boneless thigh fillets and for 200g/7oz breast. I would recommend marinating breast.
5. Make sure the potatoes are no larger than 3cm / 1 1/4" diameter otherwise they won't cook in the prescribed time. You can either increase the initial bake time OR cut the larger ones which is what I did.
6. If marinating, place in a ziplock bag, add the pork and massage from the outside to coat the pork in the Rub. Refrigerate for up to 24 hours. If freezing, put the bag straight in the freezer, then defrost before using. It will marinate while defrosting.
** Recipe updated to make broiling/grilling at end part of the recipe rather than optional! Caramelising the glaze really adds that final touch!**
7. Nutrition per serving including potatoes, assuming this is made with trimmed pork cutlets as pictured.
WATCH HOW TO MAKE IT
Oven Baked Pork Chops recipe video!
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Isn’t it hilarious how slo mo can make him look like a star show jumper when really, that bar is just 30cm/12″ high?? 😉
OMG! I made this for an after church lunch for our women’s group and did it score BIG kudos!
About 90 people raved, one man who grew up in the church said that was the BEST MEAL EVER SERVED IN THAT KITCHEN!!!
THANK YOU!
Claudia
I made this tonight for supper. My husband is a very picky eater, he loved it!! I used canned potatoes, still followed recipe, they turned great. Entire supper was delicious!!
This was incredible recipe!!! So much flavour!!! Will he cooking this so many times over! Thanks Nagi for this wonderful gift of flavour!
That’s great to hear Simon! Thanks so much for letting me know you enjoyed this! N x ❤️
Hi there!! These look so good and I love the simple ingredients… I have NEVER cooked pork chops but my family is tired of chicken LOL so i bought some thin sliced boneless pork chops and I want to use your recipe to make them… should I adjust the cooking time since they are thin? I tend to over cook food and I don’t want to over cook these 🙁 . Please advise.
Thank you
Hi Silvia! How thin is thin?? 🙂 N x
Nagi, this was lovely. Didn’t have any potatoes on hand, but I don’t think anyone in my house is going to complain. Thank you so much for the recipe!
That’s great to hear Meredith! So pleased you enjoyed this! N xx
This has become a major staple at our house! So easy and soooo delicious! We even regularly make it with the broccoli salad. Thank you for this recipe!
Love hearing that Lauren! So pleased you enjoy this so much! 🙂 N xx
Yum-MY! I can’t wait to try this. I was looking for recipes for tonight but I’ll make this tomorrow and I’ll be sure to marinade it overnight. Bonnie mentioned that honey lemon chicken thing and I’m about to go and search for that. Though it seems like I forgot to buy lemons but I’ll check. Either way, it’s going to get tried! 😉
Thanks again!
Been looking for the perfect porkchop recipe and have tried different recipe but so far this one is the best!!!! Thank you soooo much!!!!! Gonna remind myself to make more rub the next time i’ll make them
That’s great to hear Venice! Thanks for taking the time to leave your feedback! N x ❤️
My kids just cleaned their plates! I threw some broccoli in the pan to roast that with the marinade and everyone loved it. Thank you!
That’s terrific to hear Ginger! Thanks so much for letting me know! N xx
Hi Naji, just love your pork chop recipe , I’m going to try the rub on chicken can’t wait .Yum,yum.
Looking forward to trying out more of your recipe.
Thank you so much Naji.
Jackie (Ireland )
HOLY MOLY!!! So flavorful, even without the fresh garlic (the only ingredient I didn’t have).This will be my go to recipe for pork chops from now on!
So great to hear Hal!! Thanks for letting me know you enjoyed this – N x
Dear Nagi,
I have now prepared this recipe twice since Sunday and I have to tell you I loved your recipe. I have never really cooked but circumstances are such that now I must prepare my own meals. I am enjoying the art of cooking and that is what had me looking for recipes when I found yours. It is Saturday and I am thinking perhaps I will prepare these pork chops later this week for dinner. Thank you for your recipe. It was so easy to follow that even this “rookie” was able to accomplish a great meal.
Nagi, hello from Texas in the USA. I just made your oven baked pork chops & potatoes. Yum! I’m serving mine with sautéed Brussels sprouts with bacon. Great recipe. Thanks for sharing.
I’m so pleased to hear that Grace! Thank you for letting me know you enjoyed this! N x ❤️
Hi Nagi. I love love your Dozer lol
Anyway, last night I made Baked Pork Chops with Potatoes recipe. In fact, Monday night I made the marinade and put in plastic bag and in refrigerator. I took out the chops about 30min before cooking time. Oh my Gos! That recipe was so good. I would give this 10 stars! Thanks
Tomowrrow I plan on trying out the Chicken recipe , Lemon, honey with chicken breast. When I don’t know what to fix for dinner, I always come here
Peace to You Nagi and Dozer! Bonnie from Markleeville, CA
One more thing I forgot to mention, that marinade I did have the chops in that bag for 24 hours.
Oh WOW!!! I’m so flattered you’re using so many of my recipes Bonnie. And that you enjoyed this! Thanks for letting me know! N xx
What if I don’t have a grill or broiler?
HI Renee! Crank up the oven heat 🙂 You’ll get a decent caramelisation!
Another delicious recipe Nagi! I’m pretty sure I’m slowly working my way through your whole catalogue here haha. We had these for lunch today and it really hit the spot.
Yesssss! So glad you enjoyed it Cassie! N xx