If you’re anything like me, you might have a stash of frozen pork chops in your freezer, ready to be cooked and eaten whenever you want to satisfy a craving for an easy, but tasty, protein-filled meal. Because let’s face it, while it may be great to always come […]
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If you're anything like me, you might have a stash of frozen pork chops in your freezer, ready to be cooked and eaten whenever you want to satisfy a craving for an easy, but tasty, protein-filled meal.
Because let's face it, while it may be great to always come up with new dishes, it's also tiring to be thinking about what to cook next.
Pork chops are flavorful, juicy and not as expensive as some other meat options at the grocery store—a very important factor when meal planning these days.
Use our tips below for the best baked pork chop recipes to try this week!
How to Make Baked Pork Chops
While grilling pork chops is definitely one of the most common ways to cook pork, there's another way that does not involve dealing with the grill: the oven.
All you need? An oven and a baking sheet. Then add your seasonings, rubs or other ingredients and bake following your recipe's instructions. It's as simple as that!
What Temperature Should Pork Chops Be Baked At?
Baking pork chops is easy, but to make sure they are properly done, you'll need to cook pork chops for at least 7 minutes per 1/2-inch side, in a 400-F oven until the internal temperature reaches 145F.
This is to ensure that the pork is fully cooked throughout and safe for consumption.
Best Oven-Baked Pork Chop Recipes
While the method of cooking is the same (all these recipes use the oven), there are so many amazing flavors that you can play around with when it comes to pork chop ingredients.
From baked Teriyaki pork chops and baked apple pork chops, to baked pork chops with Dijon cream sauce and baked pork chops with bourbon glaze, there's sure to be a combination here that the whole family will love.
Here are 34 easy ways to make baked pork chops for delicious meals year-round. Browse through them, pin your favorites and let's get cooking!
