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Oven Baked Pork Chops with Potatoes

By Nagi Maehashi
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Published27 Feb '19 Updated30 Apr '25
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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!

Overhead photo of Oven Baked Pork Chops, fresh out of the oven

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!”

Close up photo of Oven Baked Pork Chops with potatoes, fresh out of the oven

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!

Ingredients in Sauce for Oven Baked Pork Chops

“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:

  • the right sauce – one that will caramelise well;

  • start it in the oven; and

  • 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:

  • Mix together the magic country-style sauce;

  • Slather on both sides then bake for 15 minutes;

  • 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!

How to make Oven Baked Pork Chops

See? Glazed potatoes.

And they taste even better than they look!

Close up of Oven Roasted potatoes with pork chops

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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Overhead photo of Oven Baked Pork Chops with potatoes, with a side of Rocket with Parmesan and Balsamic

Close up of Oven Baked Pork Chops with potatoes, fresh out of the oven

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Overhead photo of Oven Baked Pork Chops with potatoes, with a side of Rocket with Parmesan and Balsamic

Oven Baked Pork Chops with Potatoes

Author: Nagi | RecipeTin Eats
Prep: 10 minutes mins
Cook: 30 minutes mins
Total: 40 minutes mins
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4.92 from 461 votes
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Recipe video above. This is a sauce made for baked pork chops. It makes them come out golden and sticky, rather than pale and bland. It’s a country-style sauce that’s savoury and a bit sweet! Potatoes are optional – or sub with other roastable veg.

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
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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:

Recipe update: Originally published September 2016. Updated February 2019 to improve. Original recipe called for 10 minute baking x 2, followed by broil/grill to caramelise surface. Updated recipe calls for 15 minutes pork bake, then finished with just broiling/grilling. Better, more even caramelisation using this method!
1. Ketchup – Can also use Tomato Sauce condiment (American readers – don’t use what you know as Tomato Sauce, use Ketchup!).
2.  Soy sauce – I use normal soy sauce (Kikkoman). This can be substituted with 2 1/2 tsp light soy sauce. Do not use dark soy sauce – flavour is too strong.
3. Cider vinegar – Can be substituted with any clear or neutral flavoured vinegar. Don’t use balsamic.
4. Pork – This can be made with any pork chops. 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 pork for 15 minutes + 10 minute broil/grill + extra minute for post basting caraemsliation.
Also see the chicken version.
5. Potatoes – 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. Marinating option – Optional, not required but can do. 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.
7. Nutrition per serving including potatoes, assuming this is made with trimmed pork cutlets as pictured.

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 319gCalories: 555cal (28%)Carbohydrates: 36.6g (12%)Protein: 27.2g (54%)Fat: 33.3g (51%)Saturated Fat: 10.8g (68%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 22.5gCholesterol: 90mg (30%)Sodium: 409mg (18%)Fiber: 4.6g (19%)Sugar: 8.6g (10%)
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1,198 Comments

  1. Debrah says

    February 10, 2020 at 6:44 am

    5 stars
    cooked this and it was amazing . the sauce was out of this world thank you xxx

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      February 10, 2020 at 12:03 pm

      Wahoo! That’s great to hear Debrah! N x

      Reply
  2. De says

    February 4, 2020 at 3:35 pm

    This recipe is fabulous. So easy and so delicious. Thank you for getting me cooking again.

    Reply
  3. Donna says

    February 1, 2020 at 10:45 am

    5 stars
    This was really good! I will make it again.

    Reply
  4. Julie says

    January 31, 2020 at 5:07 am

    This was a fantastic recipe. Simple to follow and ingredients that I had in the pantry. I cant wait to try some other of your dishes. Thank you

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      January 31, 2020 at 6:52 am

      That’s great Julie, I hope you try more of my recipes and love them! N x

      Reply
  5. Ron smith says

    January 27, 2020 at 2:04 am

    Can we substitute pork chops with lamb chops .

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      January 28, 2020 at 11:27 am

      Hi Ron – you sure can!

      Reply
  6. Tessa says

    January 17, 2020 at 11:54 am

    5 stars
    Delicious and very easy with all store cupboard ingredients. I’ve already made it twice this week….

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      January 17, 2020 at 3:17 pm

      Wahoo! That’s great Tessa!

      Reply
  7. Joetta Fredrickson says

    January 6, 2020 at 7:19 am

    Made this last night. Turned out delish. Husband said I could make this at least once a week. Thanx for the recipe.

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      January 6, 2020 at 10:27 am

      I’m so glad it was a hit Joetta!!

      Reply
  8. Amy says

    December 10, 2019 at 11:38 am

    Very easy and delicious!! I did a double portion of bone in pork chop and yellow potatoes cut in eighths. I cooked each side for 15 minutes and then broiled for about 10. The family loves them!!

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      December 10, 2019 at 6:38 pm

      YUM! Sounds great Amy!

      Reply
      • Tosha says

        December 18, 2019 at 8:24 am

        5 stars
        I am new to the cooking world and I had a lot of fun experimenting with this recipe it was easy quick and yummy

        Reply
  9. Bonnie C McCabe says

    November 25, 2019 at 10:35 am

    5 stars
    This meat was outstanding! I used all of the sauce on two good sized chops and it was not too much. I will make this dish many times in the future. And it is so easy!

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      November 25, 2019 at 5:59 pm

      That’s great to hear Bonnie!

      Reply
  10. Elizabeth Eapen says

    November 14, 2019 at 8:56 am

    5 stars
    I made the pork chops with out the potatoes. Was really simple and the chops was yummy! Will be trying out other recipes soon

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      November 14, 2019 at 4:44 pm

      That’s great Elizabeth!

      Reply
  11. Phil Wilson says

    October 22, 2019 at 4:12 pm

    Found this recipe today and decided this is the go for tonight, and man, what a meal. Thank you, turned out absolutely great. I do all the cooking in this house and my wife loved it. We had silverbeet for the greens and with the sauce dribbled over it from the pan, was magic. Thank you, thank you, will definitely be doing this again.

    Reply
  12. Michele Dillon says

    October 22, 2019 at 11:31 am

    5 stars
    I found this recipe and this website a few nights ago, when I was looking for a meal inspiration for pork chops. I made this meal and for ease put the potatoes in the tin too. I cooked the meat on a slightly lower heat and for a little longer than suggested, just to be sure it would be sufficiently tender. Wow, what an end result – my partner’s response, ‘Why can’t we find meals like this when we go out to eat??’ So we will definitely be trying Nagi’s recipes again! Thank you so much 😀

    Reply
    • Ann says

      November 14, 2019 at 6:03 am

      You will be pleasantly pleased as Nagi is our favourite recipe goddess! Everything we’ve made by her is AMAZING! This is our next dish for tonight!

      Reply
    • Nagi says

      October 22, 2019 at 6:14 pm

      Oh that’s wonderful to hear Michele ❤️

      Reply
  13. Erick says

    October 21, 2019 at 9:01 pm

    5 stars
    They turned out awesome thanks, though I did set off the fire alarm when I burned some off the sauce grilling! Getting used to our new oven, so that was on me haha.

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      October 22, 2019 at 6:31 pm

      Oh no! I know the feeling all too well though – N x

      Reply
  14. Kathleen Kidman says

    October 15, 2019 at 2:51 pm

    They look divine. Mine are in the oven for tea tonight. Thank you for the recipe.

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      October 15, 2019 at 6:40 pm

      I hope you love them Kathleen!

      Reply
  15. Karen Cline says

    October 7, 2019 at 3:40 pm

    Thanks so much for sharing this!! We are very excited about doing this. Thanks again

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      October 8, 2019 at 9:46 am

      I hoe you love it Karen!

      Reply
  16. Juiia says

    October 1, 2019 at 1:00 pm

    5 stars
    Wow this dish is super easy and tasty the whole family loved it thanks for all the great recipes.

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      October 1, 2019 at 7:40 pm

      You’re so welcome Julia!

      Reply
  17. Anka says

    September 26, 2019 at 8:33 am

    5 stars
    So good, the kids asked me to make it twice this week.

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      September 26, 2019 at 7:42 pm

      Woah Winnner winner!!

      Reply
  18. Ratnasari Clifford says

    September 22, 2019 at 12:15 am

    5 stars
    I just made this for our dinner tonight.. Everyone loved it! Pork turned out so juicy and tender, potatoes cooked just perfect, and the gravy from leftover liquid.. Ohhh.. We had to scrap it out of our plates!! Nom nommmmmm 😋😋😋😋

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      September 22, 2019 at 6:54 pm

      Perfect Ratnasari!!!

      Reply
  19. Risky says

    September 18, 2019 at 6:28 am

    5 stars
    Have made this several times…yum…Made a mistake and added 1 tbsp of Worcestershire Sauce instead of 1 tsp (something I always have to pay attention to as so eazy to mix up when working fast) and I prefered it. Thanks Nagi your the best.

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      September 18, 2019 at 9:21 am

      I’m so happy you still enjoyed it Risky!

      Reply
  20. Carl Rothwell says

    September 16, 2019 at 3:01 am

    5 stars
    Hi first time attempting this recipe went down really well. I only had one problem that was when the chops where in the oven the sauce loosened up so that when it was time to broil them the try was swimming in the sauce. I have a feeling it’s something simple but I’m new to cooking and any help would be much appreciated. Thanks

    Reply
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