How to Make Best Baked Pork Chops - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to cooking pork chops, the key is to keep them moist and flavorful. And one of the best ways to achieve this is by baking them in the oven. Baked pork chops are incredibly easy to prepare, and with the right seasoning and cooking technique, they can turn out absolutely delicious. If you're looking for a foolproof and impressive pork chop recipe, then you've come to the right place. This recipe for "Best Baked Pork Chops" is sure to become a regular in your dinner rotation.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion, coarsely chopped
  • 4 pork chops
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 3 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper (Optional)
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder (Optional)
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 pork chops

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with oil.
  • Scatter onion evenly into the prepared baking dish. Place pork chops on top of onion.
  • Stir together maple syrup, mustard, garlic, red pepper, chili powder, and salt in a small bowl. Pour evenly over pork chops. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until chops are no longer pink in the center and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    350 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 107mg
    • Sodium: 513mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 42g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 43mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 648mg