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    Grits and Pinecones » Recipes » Pork » Easy Baked Pork Chops with Rosemary

    Easy Baked Pork Chops with Rosemary

    May 28, 2018 by Sharon Rigsby, Updated February 5, 2022 5 Comments

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    Easy Baked Pork Chops with Rosemary are baked bone-in pork chops blanketed in a rich, garlicky, buttery sauce topped with fresh aromatic rosemary. And when I say easy, I mean easy! The most complicated part of this easy pork chops recipe is choosing a thick bone-in pork chop!

    Easy Baked Pork Chops with Rosemary in a cast iron pan right out of the oven, garnished with a sprig of rosemary

    Why fuss with overcooked, shoe-leather pork chops when you can serve tender, baked pork chops which are juicy and full of flavor? Plus, you can have perfectly cooked pork chops on the table in less than 30 minutes with this best pork chops recipe. That’s right, half an hour!

    Pair these amazing, simple baked pork chops with my Pearl Couscous with Preserved Lemon, Easy Southern Corn Salad, or Southern Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes, and you will be in pork chop heaven!

    Need more ideas, check out all of my side dishes. 

    Are pork chops healthy?

    Today’s lean pork chops are as healthy as chicken breasts and just as versatile. According to Livestrong, “Some cuts of pork chops can be high in cholesterol-raising saturated fat and calories, but a lean pork chop, such as a sirloin or top loin chop, is the basis for a healthy meal.

    Braise, oven-roast, or grill your chops instead of frying them to avoid adding excessive fat during cooking.”

    How do I make them in the oven?

    This recipe for Easy Baked Pork Chops with Rosemary solves the problem of dried out pork chops because the chops are pan-seared first, which seals in the juice, and then they are baked.

    The lower heat of the oven prevents the outside from getting tough and dry before the middle has finished cooking. Yes, it really is that easy!

    What oven temperature?

    This recipe recommends cooking pork chops in an oven set to 375-degree Fahrenheit.

    How long does it take to cook in the oven?

    Pork Chops which are about 3/4 inch thick and that have been pan-seared first, usually take 10-12 minutes to cook in a 375 degree Fahrenheit oven.

    What temperature?

    According to cooking guidelines from the USDA, pork can be consumed safely when cooked to an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit, followed by three-minute rest time.

    How to make this recipe:

    Gather your ingredients and preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

    Mix the melted butter, rosemary, and garlic together in a small bowl and set aside.

    Season the pork chops on both sides with kosher salt and pepper.

    Place a large cast-iron or oven-safe skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. When the oil is shimmering, add the pork chops. Cook for 4 minutes or until golden brown on the first side, flip over and cook for an additional 4 minutes.

    Pan-searing pork chops in a cast iron skillet for Easy Baked Pork Chops with Rosemary

    Use a pastry brush and brush the butter, garlic, rosemary mixture generously over the pork chops.

    Brushing a butter, garlic and rosemary mixture on pork chops before they are baked for Easy Baked Pork Chops with Rosemary

    Place the skillet in the oven and cook the pork chops for 10-12 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the meat registers 145 degrees F.

    Remove from the oven, place on a plate or cutting board and cover with aluminum foil or a plate. Let the pork chops rest for 3 minutes and then serve.

    A sprig of rosemary garnishes pork chops in a cast iron pan for Easy Baked Pork Chops with Rosemary

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    Easy Baked Pork Chops with Rosemary in a cast iron pan right out of the oven, garnished with a sprig of rosemary
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    Easy Baked Pork Chops with Rosemary

    Easy Baked Pork Chops with Rosemary are baked bone-in pork chops blanketed in a rich, garlicky, buttery sauce topped with fresh aromatic rosemary. And when I say easy, I mean easy! The most complicated part of this easy pork chops recipe is choosing a thick bone-in pork chop!
    Course Main Dish
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes
    Total Time 33 minutes
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 389kcal
    Author Sharon Rigsby

    Ingredients

    • 4 pork loin chops center cut, bone-in, 3/4 inch thick
    • Kosher salt and ground black pepper
    • 1 Tbsp fresh rosemary finely chopped
    • 2 cloves garlic finely minced or grated
    • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
    • 1 Tbsp olive oil

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
    • Mix the melted butter, rosemary, and garlic together in a small bowl and set aside.
    • Season the pork chops on both sides with kosher salt and pepper.
    • Place a large cast iron or oven-safe skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. When the oil is shimmering, add the pork chops. Cook for 4 minutes or until golden brown on the first side, flip over and cook for an additional 4 minutes.
    • Use a pastry brush and brush the butter, garlic, rosemary mixture generously over the pork chops.
    • Place the skillet in the oven and cook the pork chops for 10-12 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the meat registers 145 degrees F.
    • Remove the chops from the oven, place on a plate or cutting board, and cover with aluminum foil or a plate. Let the pork chops rest for 3 minutes and then serve.  

    Notes

    Nutrition

    Calories: 389kcal | Protein: 24g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 128mg | Sodium: 201mg | Potassium: 514mg | Vitamin A: 850IU | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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    Comments

    1. MizG

      August 30, 2020 at 4:33 pm

      I made this delicious recipe tonight and I must say it was a hit. We will be enjoying this party for our tastebuds again!! Thanks 👌🏾

      Reply
    2. Dana

      May 07, 2020 at 5:36 pm

      5 stars
      Super easy and delicious!

      Reply
      • Sharon Rigsby

        May 08, 2020 at 8:07 am

        Hi Dana, I’m so glad you liked it and thanks too for letting me know!
        Sharon

        Reply
    3. Gina

      May 06, 2019 at 8:07 pm

      I made this tonight, but had boneless chops, and reduced time a little because they weren’t too thick. They were delicious!! Hubby loved them as well. Will definitely make them again.

      Reply
      • Gritsandpinecones

        May 07, 2019 at 5:23 pm

        Hi Gina,
        Thanks so much for taking time to let me know! I’m so glad you and your family enjoyed the pork chops!
        All my best,
        Sharon

        Reply

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