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
More pork chop recipes
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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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Debra A Jackson says
I was looking for a “different” chop and potato recipe. I’m making your recipe tonite. Can’t go wrong I’m thinking. I’ll let you know!!
Nagi says
Hope you love it Debra! N x
Patty W says
Wonderful, delicious and easy pantry recipe!
Nagi says
I’m so pleased you enjoyed this Patty, thanks for letting me know! N x ❤️
Dee says
This recipe was AMAZING! My hubby is very picky and likes his pork chops tasty and tender. I was afraid that cooking the chops at 430 F would make them tough, but let me tell you: they were perfect! He ate every bite, had seconds, and is taking a chop to work for lunch tomorrow!
Now, I always brine my pork chops in water with sea salt and bay leaves. For the brine on these chops, I added a little lemon juice and garlic powder in the brine and put them in the fridge for about 45 minutes while I washed and cut my potatoes and made the rub.
This meal will definitely go down in the books as one of my faves. Thanks for sharing it with the world! 😉
Patty W says
I made this today! Terrific recipes. I cut up and microwaved the potatoes before I threw them in the pan!
Nancy says
How long did you microwave the potatoes for?
Nagi says
Thank you for the review Dee, it’s so terrific to hear you enjoyed this! N xx
Lisa says
Really enjoyed this recipe.. And YES everything was in MY kitchen…Family Enjoyed…
Nagi says
Aren’t they the best recipes? 🙂 So pleased you enjoyed this Lisa! N xx
Chad Britt says
Was going to bake some pork chops, decided to Google a recipe and this one come up. Let me say, that we are from South Louisiana and saying country style, from where we are from, typically means tons of seasonings. I followed your directions to the mark other than just seasoning my meat after the “rub.”
MY FAMILY LOVED IT!!!
THANKS A BUNCH FROM A SMALL LOUISIANA HOME.
Nagi says
WHOOT! So glad you enjoyed this Chad! N xx
Sandra says
I was looking for a different way to cook pork chops Saturday and found this recipe. My family and a neighbor who came to eat with us all LOVED it. It was just perfect. I cooked it on my silicone mat so clean up was super easy. The blend of seasoning was perfect. The only thing I did different, was that I drizzled some olive oil over my potatoes before broiling, because they looked a little dry. This recipe is a keeper!!
Nagi says
That’s terrific to hear Sandra, thanks for leaving a review! N x
Sweetness says
I was going to grill my pork chops…..
& was looking for a potato recipe
to serve with them.
THEN…I found your recipe!
Totally changed my cooking plans !
Very easy to make & quite yummy.
I took “Michigan Dad ‘s ” advice & brushed the sauce on top of the potatoes too!
Hubby & I thank you 🙂
Kelley says
My husband and I loved this. The pork was tender and tasty, and so were the potatoes. I don’t even like meat usually but this was great.
Nagi says
I’m so pleased you enjoyed this Kelley! Thank you for sharing your feedback. 🙂 N x
Michigan Dad says
These turned out very nicely for us, we especially liked the potatoes with a bit of the sauce cooked onto them.
Nagi says
I’m so pleased you enjoyed this Michigan Dad! Thank you for sharing your feedback. 🙂 N x
Tamara B says
I made this meal and it was wonderful. My son asked for seconds and he usually pickey with food. Thank you
Nagi says
Thanks for the great review Tamara! I’m SO pleased to hear you enjoyed it! N xx
Maureen says
Oh my gosh!!! This was the best pork Chops that I’ve had in a long time! Amazing. My kids don’t do broccoli but the potatoes worked perfect!!
Nagi says
I’m glad to hear you enjoyed the recipe! Thanks for the great review Maureen! N xx
Bobbie says
Very good! Simple but awesome.
Julie Sikes says
I used this recipe for dinner last night. It made my family so happy! I’ve been trying to find new ideas and this will be made again and again!! Thanks for saving me from the same ol, same ol.
Nagi says
That’s great to hear Julie! Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback! N xx
Nagi says
I’m so pleased to hear that Bobbie! Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts on this recipe 🙂 N xx
Steven says
Nagi I made the whole meal you suggested. The chops with potatoes and the brocolli salad. Amazing. The pork & potatoes were so good. Those potatoes!! The brocolli salad is a perfect Pairing as the dressing is light and the bacon and almonds were perfect. Making this again.
Nagi says
The whole meal? Even the broccoli? Whoot! So glad you enjoyed it all!!! N xx
Brett says
Fantastic recipe! Simple but amazing flavours. I am working my way through the entire recipe index – they are quick enough to make on weekdays too!
Nagi says
That’s so great to hear Brett! Thanks for letting me know – N xx
Yolanda says
Hello! I am fairly new to cooking and have never marinated anything before. For this recipe, do I use all of the run during the marinating process? Or do I divide it to save some for use during the baking process? Thank you.
Nagi says
Hi Yolanda! Use most of the Rub on the pork but just save a bit to brush on during cooking 🙂 N xx
Ruth says
I made this tonight since I have all the ingredients. It was very tasty. I put a little bit of chilli paste to add a kick and it was really good..Thanks for the recipe.
Nagi says
I’m so pleased you enjoyed it Ruth! N xx
Lynn says
I tried this recipe along with the broccoli salad and it was a perfect combination. The sauce for the pork chops is a keeper and I can’t image it wouldn’t be good with chicken or turkey as well. Thank you.
Nagi says
I’m so pleased you enjoyed this Lynn! This is one of my “go to” ways with pork chops – N xx
Jim says
VERY good! The pork was perfectly cooked and very delicious and the potatoes came out so creamy. Great recipe. Thank you!
Nagi says
Thanks for the compliment Jim! So pleased you enjoyed this 🙂 N x
Lindsay says
Love love love. I added chopped onions and red bell peppers and baked with a sweet potato for about minutes before adding in pork chops. So great and tender. Highly reccommend will 100% make again!!
Nagi says
Oh wow! I’m so happy to hear that Lindsay, thanks so much for letting me know! N xx
Mrs Grim says
I marinate my pork chops this morning with rosemary, garlic and olive oil. But I want to try this recipe here … can I still do ?
Nagi says
That’s ok! Just shake the marinade off and proceed with this recipe! N x
Rita says
I made it and it was beautiful, delicious and tender. Wish I could post a pic.
Nagi says
I wish too! 😂