Looking for a fast dinner that the whole family will love? Try baked boneless pork chops paired with side dishes such as oven baked potatoes and green beans almondine. Boneless pork chops are a versatile, yet underutilized cut of meat. I regularly make baked boneless pork chops because they’re inexpensive, low in fat and high in protein.
Baked Boneless Pork Chops Ingredients
This recipe calls for pork chops, olive oil, salt, pepper, butter, garlic, brown sugar, rosemary and parsley.
How do you make baked boneless pork chops?
Start by seasoning your chops with salt and pepper, then quickly sear them in olive oil until golden brown. Remove the pork chops from the skillet, then cover to keep warm. Make the sauce by combining melted butter, garlic, rosemary and brown sugar. Place the pork back in the pan, and spoon the sauce over the top. Bake until the pork is cooked through, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley, then serve and enjoy.
Tips for the perfect dish
The most important part of this recipe is to make sure you don’t overcook your pork!! I highly recommend using an instant read thermometer and removing your pork from the oven as soon as the internal temperature hits 145 degrees F. The cook times for this recipe assume you’re going to bake pork chops that are about 4-6 ounces in size. My chops were 5 ounces each with a 1-inch thickness, and took a total of 14 minutes to cook between the searing and oven baking steps. You can use bone-in pork chops in this recipe, you’ll just need to cook them for longer. I typically serve my chops with a potato dish as well as a green vegetable like broccoli, asparagus or green beans. Leftovers of oven baked pork chops can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For the most tender chops, try using my pork chop brine recipe before you sear your meat. You can also soak your chops in my pork chop marinade for added flavor. Make sure you use an oven safe pan for this dish. If you don’t have a pan that is safe to put in the oven, you can transfer the chops and sauce to a baking dish.
Flavor Variations
While this dish is great as-is, you can certainly customize the flavors to your tastes.
Protein: No pork chops on hand? This recipe also works really well with boneless chicken thighs, or pork loin sliced 1-inch thick. Herbs: I love the pairing of rosemary and parsley with pork, but other great options include thyme, basil, sage or even chives. You can use dried herbs instead of fresh, you’ll just want to use 1/3 of the amount because dry herbs are more potent. Flavorings: Feel free to add more flavors to this dish such as smoked paprika, green olives, sauteed onion, mushrooms or crushed red pepper flakes. You can also add other spices to the meat such as paprika, garlic powder, or onion powder.
Baked boneless pork chops are a must try for those busy nights where you need a hearty meal that everyone will enjoy.
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