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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I made this for dinner tonight. I added some chunks of butternut pumpkin to the potato. It was delicious. We both ate every bit of it. Thanks for a great easy recipe.
That’s fantastic to hear Barb! Thanks for leaving a review! N x ❤️
Made these for dinner tonight and they were absolutely amazing! Wow. I didn’t even marinade them. Hubby was impressed. Thanks!!
That’s fantastic to hear Eddrena! Thanks for leaving a review! N x ❤️
Could this recipe be adapted for a slow cooker? I live in Arizona, Andy don’t like to use the oven during hot weather. It sounds so good, so I had to ask!
I’m sorry Alice, this needs the oven 🙂 N x
Very good.. on a diet so I did and a red bell pepper as well as some carrots tothe potatoes turned out excellent.
Sounds great Mike! So pleased you enjoyed the pork! N x
I just found this recipe…I can’t wait to make it!!
Hope you love it Susan!
Fantastic! I’m on paleo so I substituted tomato paste for ketchup, honey for sugar & amino for soy sauce. Healthy & delicious recipe, thank you!
It’s so great to hear you enjoyed this Monica! Thanks for leaving a review 🙂 N x
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!!
Hope you love it Debra! N x
Wonderful, delicious and easy pantry recipe!
I’m so pleased you enjoyed this Patty, thanks for letting me know! N x ❤️
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! 😉
I made this today! Terrific recipes. I cut up and microwaved the potatoes before I threw them in the pan!
How long did you microwave the potatoes for?
Thank you for the review Dee, it’s so terrific to hear you enjoyed this! N xx
Really enjoyed this recipe.. And YES everything was in MY kitchen…Family Enjoyed…
Aren’t they the best recipes? 🙂 So pleased you enjoyed this Lisa! N xx
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.
WHOOT! So glad you enjoyed this Chad! N xx
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!!
That’s terrific to hear Sandra, thanks for leaving a review! N x
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 🙂
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.
I’m so pleased you enjoyed this Kelley! Thank you for sharing your feedback. 🙂 N x
These turned out very nicely for us, we especially liked the potatoes with a bit of the sauce cooked onto them.
I’m so pleased you enjoyed this Michigan Dad! Thank you for sharing your feedback. 🙂 N x
I made this meal and it was wonderful. My son asked for seconds and he usually pickey with food. Thank you
Thanks for the great review Tamara! I’m SO pleased to hear you enjoyed it! N xx
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!!
I’m glad to hear you enjoyed the recipe! Thanks for the great review Maureen! N xx
Very good! Simple but awesome.
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.
That’s great to hear Julie! Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback! N xx
I’m so pleased to hear that Bobbie! Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts on this recipe 🙂 N xx
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.
The whole meal? Even the broccoli? Whoot! So glad you enjoyed it all!!! N xx
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!
That’s so great to hear Brett! Thanks for letting me know – N xx