How thick of pork chops should I use?
You will have better results if you purchase pork chops that have been cut about 1-inch thick. This will help prevent your meat from drying out. There’s nothing worse than a dry pork chop! Any thinner than 1 inch and you will most likely end up with dry, flavorless meat.
Baking Time:
The length of time you need to bake a pork chop depends on the thickness of your meat, and whether or not it has a bone. Searing your meat before baking will also impact the cooking time. A good rule of thumb is typically seven minutes of baking in a 400 degree Fahrenheit oven per half inch of meat, but if you sear your meat beforehand, reduce to five minutes of baking per half inch. If your pork chop has a large bone, you may also need to add a few minutes to the cooking time.
What is a safe internal temperature for Easy Baked Pork Chops?
Pork needs to be cooked to an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
Can I add veggies?
This pork recipe can easily be added to in order to create a one pan dinner. Toss some green beans or broccoli in some olive oil and salt and pepper, and surround the pork on your baking sheet to all cook together.
Resting Time:
For the juiciest pork chops, let your meat rest for at least 5 minutes before cutting into it. If you like this recipe, you may be interested in these other delicious pork chop recipes:
Crispy Fried Pork ChopsEasy Smothered Pork ChopsCrispy Breaded Pork ChopsSkillet Garlic Butter Pork Chops and Green Beans
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