How to Make Perfect Simple Roasted Pork Chops - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something so comforting about a perfectly cooked pork chop. With its juicy and tender texture, it's the ideal dish for any weeknight meal or a special dinner party. But sometimes, achieving that perfect pork chop can be a bit of a challenge. You may have experienced tough, dry, or flavorless pork chops in the past, but fear not - we're here to show you how to make the perfect simple roasted pork chops.

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Ingredients

  • 4 boneless center-cut pork chops
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons dried thyme, lightly crushed, or more to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 pork chops

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Sprinkle chops on all sides with thyme, salt, and pepper. Place on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a pork chop reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 20 minutes. Tent aluminum foil over the chops and let rest 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
  • Nutrition

    169 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 59mg
    • Sodium: 74mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 1g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Protein: 24g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 59mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 358mg