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Smothered Pork Chops in Oven
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Move over dried out pork chops, enter my juicy and tender, sweet and savory Smothered Baked Pork Chops! And bonus – they are roasted to perfection in just 30 minutes! These baked pork chops are a quick and easy dinner that are fabulous every single time. Don’t take my word for it though… see what reader Teri had to say:
“Yummy! The best pork chops ever! I’m so impressed with myself! I felt like I was eating at a five star restaurant. Even my young granddaughters loved it! Awesome recipe ? loved,loved,loved it!!”
Ingredients Notes + Variations
You only need 8 pantry staples and 10 minutes of prep to make these juicy, flavorful baked pork chops. The sauce is a simple mix of garlic, rosemary, Dijon, honey, and butter that bakes right into the meat. For full recipe details, including ingredients and measurements needed, see the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post. Here’s what to grab.
- Pork Chops – I like bone-in for extra juiciness, but boneless works too (just reduce the bake time).
- Dijon Mustard – Tangy and bold. Yellow mustard will do in a pinch.
- Fresh Rosemary + Garlic – A sharp, herby kick with classic garlicky flavor.
- Honey – Adds the perfect touch of sweetness.
- Salted Butter – Pulls the sauce together and adds richness.
How to Bake Pork Chops in the Oven
Baking pork chops is one of my favorite ways to cook them! It’s quick, easy, and because they’re smothered in this yummy sweet and savory sauce, they turn out so so delicious! This is a great recipe to have on hand for those busier weeknights. Dinner will be on your table in three easy steps:
Step 1: Make the Sauce
Preheat your oven to 375° F. In a small bowl stir dijon mustard, rosemary, garlic, honey, butter, salt, and pepper together. Microwave until the butter has melted completely. This obviously melts the butter and creates more of a sauce, but also helps bring out the flavors in the rosemary.
Step 2: Smother Your Chops!
Spray a 9×13 pan or other baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Place your pork chops into the baking pan so they lay flat.
Pour half the sauce overtop pork chops, turn and spread the remaining sauce over top.
Step 3: Bake Your Pork Chops
Bake pork chops uncovered for 25-30 minutes at 375° F or until the interior of the chop is no longer pink and the internal temperature has reached 150-160° F. More on cooking temperatures in the FAQ section at the bottom of this post.
Remove from oven and cover with foil to rest 10 minutes before serving warm.
Recipe Tips for Success
- Use Room Temperature Meat: Although you can use your chops straight from the fridge, considering taking them out of the fridge beforehand. Room temperature meat tends to cook more evenly.
- Don’t Over Bake: Since we want juicy and tender pork, do your best to not over bake. For you over achievers, aim for 150-160°F internal temperature, no higher.
- Let them Rest: After everything is done baking, tent your baking dish with foil and let the meat rest for about 10 minutes. Resting really helps lock in moisture!
What to Serve with Pork Chops
- Roasted Cauliflower
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts Recipe
- Roasted Asparagus
- Buttery Mashed Potatoes
- Butter Rice
- See my list of 35 Side Dishes for Pork Chops
If you loved these easy baked pork chops, you’re going to love these other 30 Minute Meals! The printable recipe card is below. Pin it, print it, bookmark this page, just be sure to save this recipe because it’s amazing!
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Smothered Pork Chops in Oven
Juicy and tender, sweet and savory, these Smothered Baked Pork Chops are roasted to perfection in just 30 minutes! A quick and delicious dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs pork chops* bone-in
- 1/4 cup dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon rosemary fresh, chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 5 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375° F. Spray 9×13 pan with nonstick cooking spray. Place pork chops into baking pan.
- In a small bowl stir dijon mustard, rosemary, garlic, honey and butter together. Microwave 30 seconds to 1 minute or until butter has melted completely.
- Pour half the sauce overtop pork chops, and spread using the back of a spoon.
- Flip the chops and spread the remaining sauce overtop. Bake 25-30 minutes or until internal temperature reads 150-160° F.
- Remove from oven, cover with foil and rest 10 minutes. Serve warm.
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Notes
*I used 1/2 inch thick, bone-in pork chops. If using boneless pork chops, bake 20 minutes. If your pork chops are thinner than 1/2 inch, your bake time will be reduced even more. Be sure to use a meat thermometer so you don’t overcook, therefore resulting in dry meat.
- 140-150° F: Medium Rare
- 150-155° F: Medium
- 155-160° F: Medium Well
- 160+° F: Well
Storage Instructions
Any leftover pork chops can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days, though I doubt they will last that long. These are so so delicious, you will be licking your plates clean. To freeze: Allow to cool completely, then wrap each chop individually in aluminum foil and then into an airtight freezer safe container or zip top bag for up to 2 months.Nutrition
Calories: 330kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 33gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 411mgPotassium: 598mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 132IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 1mg
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Baked Pork Chops FAQ
Should pork chops be covered when baking?
If you cover your pork chops while baking, it creates more of a steaming environment. I prefer to let some of the moisture evaporate, creating that nice browned crust on the meat. Cover the baking dish after you remove from oven, locking in moisture as it rests.
How to cook bone in pork chops to be tender?
To ensure tender bone in pork chops, be sure to use room temperature chops, don’t over bake and allow for resting time.
How do you keep pork chops from drying out when you bake them?
To keep chops from drying out when you bake them, use a marinade or cooking liquid (like my garlic dijon herb mixture), use a meat thermometer to ensure you don’t over bake, and allow to rest covered in foil.
How long do you bake pork chops
I baked my 1/2 inch thick bone-in pork chops for 30 minutes at 375° F. But in general, you’re going to want to bake until the internal temperature of the meat is 150-160° F (depending on preference). Every oven will vary, so the most accurate way to know your pork chops are done is by using an instant read thermometer.
What do pork chops look like when they are done baking?
When you cut into your pork chops it’s okay if you see a little pink. You can see my cooking temperature guide in the notes section of the recipe card below. For well-done pork chops, bake until the internal temperature reads 160° F. The meat should be white, juicy, and steaming.
This was my first time baking a pork chop and the results were all that I hoped for. 10/10
what if I don’t have a meat thermometer?
These are the most delicious pork chops I’ve ever eaten! I followed the recipe exactly (I only had 2 chops but thought I might need extra sauce)
I wish I’d made 4! My pork chops, pan-fried or baked, are always dry, too chewy, little flavor. These were restaurant level chops!
So very glad that I tried this recipe. After mixing the mustard and honey, I did NOT like the taste. It was so nasty. I was going to throw it away and my daughter convinced me to try it. So glad that I did. It was sooooooooooooooooo good. Thanks so much for this recipe.
Tried it tonight with Maple Syrup instead of honey. Nice twist.
Yum my son was volunteering at a local bee farm and he scored some free fresh honey and I used it today! The most delicious pork chop recipe ever
Lauren,
This recipe was very good and easy to follow.
I just made it for dinner and it was gone with no leftovers.
Thank you
This was fabulous! We loved it!
This was very tasty and easy to make!!
Great idea
Made this tonight! Did not go over well with the family. We wipe the pork chops off with paper towels. Worse Pork chop receipe ever. Can not give it even 1 star. sorry!
I don’t see where it tells how much of each ingredient to use.
Jasmine, it’s at the top of the recipe card at the end of the post.
Tasted great. Fairly quick to make. I used 6 bone-in pork chops about one inch thick. I doubled the other ingredients. It took 45 minutes to bake. I checked it after 30 minutes and it still had blood running out of the pork chops. Everyone liked them. Will definitely make again!
mine dont look like that……..did you brown yours first?
I came across your recipe a good while back. I have made it multiple times and I’m making it tonight. It is so good and very easy.
Delicious,Made these pork chops tonight.First of all dinner was done so quickly and the taste.Amazing, I will be keeping this recipe and sharing it. Thank you
Best recipe ever! My husband said it was an excellent dinner, and that says a lot! I will make this again!
Yummy! The best pork chops ever! I’m so impressed with myself! I felt like I was eating at a five star restaurant. Even my young granddaughters loved it! Awesome recipe ? loved,loved,loved it!!
I tried this recipe tonight and it was delicious! I am not normally a fan of pork chops but this recipe really changed my mind. Thank you for sharing!
what can u substitute the rosemary for????
Italian seasoning is what I used and I am not easy to impress. Italian seasoning has rosemary in it. Just try it, this is a good recipe.
I did parsley bc my son can’t have rosemary
Would it be possible to make this a recipe with long grain rice baked with it?
I’ve never tried it, but I think it might work! I would be concerned that the rice wouldn’t be cooked by the time the pork chops were or vice versa.
What about cooking them in the crockpot?
Yes, you could easily cook these in the crockpot!
These were delicious, the entire family enjoyed this meal very much, thanks for sharing!
These chops look awesome. Question, how much of the mustard can you taste? My husband has an aversion to a prominent mustard taste. Is there something that I can half the mustard with?
Thank you.
It’s not a strong mustard flavor at all. It’s well balanced with the honey and rosemary.
These were delicious! Even my picky daughters’ liked them. That’s amazing!
Curious if you think olive oil would work instead of butter (for a dairy sensitivity)? Looks delicious, and I could probably use plant butter if I had to.
yes, I think olive oil would work just fine.
Really great! Tender and flavorful pork chops!
Yum! This was such an easy and delicious recipe. My family really enjoyed it. It’s been added to our favorites list and we can’t wait to make it again!
These are VERY delicious and moist.
I will be making these sounds delish!!! Thank you.
Just gonna try these now. They look so or sound delish. ???