Baked Pork Chops
These tender and juicy baked pork chops are practically fail-proof! Learn how to make perfect pork chops in the oven with a delectable herb butter sauce to take it to the next level.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 408kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 pork chops boneless
- salt and pepper
Herb Butter Sauce
- 6 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary minced
- 1 ½ tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
Herb Butter
- In a small saucepot, melt the butter over low heat.
- Add the rest of the sauce ingredients and whisk together; set aside.
Pork Chops
- Preheat the oven to 400F.
- Pat down both sides of the pork chops using a paper towel, making sure they are completely dry. Season liberally with salt and pepper.
- In a cast iron or other oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until it is hot and starts to shimmer.
- Add the pork chops to the pan and brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove from heat, pour over the herb sauce, making sure all the pork chops get a good coating.
- Move the pan to the oven and bake until they reach an internal temperature of 145F, about 12 minutes depending on thickness.
- Let rest for 5 minutes, then remove to a plate and pour the remaining pan sauce over to garnish.
Nutrition
Calories: 408kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 676mg | Potassium: 691mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 2mg