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:
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!
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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This was delicious!! I didn’t get quite the crispiness the picture shows but the flavor was great. I will definitely be making this again.
That’s so wonderful to hear!! Thanks for letting me know – N x ❤️ PS It doesn’t go crispy, it gets sticky! N x
Just made this for dinner. My first time working with pork! It turned out great. Thank you!
I’m so pleased to hear that Lindsay, thanks for letting me know! N xx
I can’t wait to try this receipe with only 2 veal chops
Oooh hope you love it! N x
I don’t usually comment on things like this but I just had to due to how good these were. These were absolutely amazing! The only thing I didn’t have was the Worcestershire sauce so I substituted with soy sauce. The chops came out so so delicious, my roommate enjoyed them too. I was worried at first because I have a bad reputation with marinades but this was simple and delicious. Thank you for posting, will definitely make again.
I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed this so much Raina! Thanks for letting me know! N xx
Made the chops and my version of the broccoli salad tonight. Home run! DH Loved everything. I added mushrooms to the roasting mix. Made some tweaks to fit what I had, but pretty close to your delish dish!
Thanks for the recipes…I’ll be back!
Im making this now looks promising!
You won’t regret. Just finished our supper. Yummmmmmmy!
That’s so terrific Alex! I’m so pleased to hear that, thanks for sharing your feedback! N x ❤️
My husband and I loved your dish. Delicious is an understatement.
WHOOT! So great to hear that Jess, thanks for letting me know! N x ❤️
This sounds delicious, but I strongly dislike ketchup. Can I do it without it sub something?
i used honey to substitute the ketchup and sugar. it comes out a bit more savory than sweet but still delicious.
Just made it. You won’t even taste the ketchup. But you can substitute it with bbq sauce if you really need to. Or mix half bbq half tomato sauce. Really though, you won’t even taste it.
And amazing recipe as per usual Nagi. Thank you love <3
That’s so terrific A! I’m so pleased to hear that, thanks for sharing your feedback! N x ❤️
I can’t think….. can anyone help?? 😂
Going to try this right now.. Brown sugar huh? We’ll see.
YES!!!!
the chops were fantastic with the salad even better. just shows scrumptious meals can be made with standard ingredients and minimal fuss.
Love hearing that, thanks Mark! N x
We don’t eat pork chops very often because my wife isn’t too fond of the dryness most of the time. But I ended up buying a big pack of boneless pork chops at Costco about a month ago. I decided yesterday I was going to make them. After a quick search on recipes I saw yours and decided “with this many high marks, it must be pretty good”, so I thought I’d give it a try. Now the pork chops I bought are much thicker than what you have shown plus I am feeding 3 adults plus 2 very picky grand children ages 11 and 7. Originally I figured I would “make it my own” by modifying the recipe slightly to make it my own, but again, after seeing so many high reviews, I actually decided to make it exactly as written. The only difference was I doubled the ingredients and the pork chops. We usually make enough for lunches for the next day. And because the pork chops I have were so thick, I just double the cooking time.
Long story short, the kids loved it. The 11 year old ate most of what was slated for leftovers and the 7 year old who has lived on fast food for most of her life also had seconds. (Something she never does). And even my wife really enjoyed them and wants to make it again soon.
So I must say, this recipe is rock solid and just an awesome meal. Thank you very much for sharing. If it could be six stars, I go that high with them.
WOAH! That is seriously high praise! 😂 Thanks for the great feedback Tony! N x
Me and my 10 year old granddaughter are starting to prepare this now……….she helped pick the recipe .
I will let you know how it is, it looks delicious.
Hope you both love it! N xx
I have made this several times now and everyone always raves about it. No leftovers and my husband actually asks for it, that never happens.
Can you post the recipe for the broccoli salad that you have pictured? I followed the link and it is not available. I am looking to make this tonight with the broccoli salad
Fixed! Can’t believe no one before you said anything! 😂
I’m really not a very good cook, but I followed this recipe to a T and it was delicious! My boyfriend asked for seconds, which never happen! Thank you for sharing!
No putting yourself down!!! You are clearly a perfectly good cook 🙂 Maybe you just need great RECIPES to follow!!! 😂 So pleased you and your boyfriend enjoyed this Amanda, thanks for letting me know! N xx
I am officially THE WORST COOK! Recipe or not, I find a way to mess anything up. I made this for dinner tonight, following the recipe exactly as instructed- only adding carrots and doubling the rub, to brush over the potatoes and carrots as well. For the first time, in a long time, I made a meal that was not only edible, but delicious! My boyfriend and I thank you SO much! This is a great recipe and easy to make!
WHOOT! I’m so pleased to hear that Erin! And clearly you are NOT a bad cook, don’t put yourself down!! 😘
My family now call this recipe “Aussie Pork Chops” I have changed the proportions a mite, but terrific recipe!
I LOVE THAT!!! Aussie Pork Chops!! 😂
I absolutely love your one pot baked chicken and rice (no stove) and my husband is a rice fanatic….wondering if these pork chops would work/cook with the rice from the other recipe…..have any thoughts?
I’ve got this marinating right now:). I had two ideas going on, but pulled out the “wet or dry?” question to spare my sanity, haha. Yours won! So I’m excited to update on the outcome!!! Thank you!!!:)
Ha!!! Hope you love it!
It was a hit, Nagi! Thank you!:)
Ps – I am Lamb. 😂