Oven Baked Pork Chops

5 from 4 votes

Use minimal ingredients to create tender, juicy, and flavorsome Oven Baked Pork Chops with baby potatoes! The results are simply delicious.

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time35

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: Servings

Calories: 467kcal

Prepare the brine. Combine all the brine ingredients in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring continuously until salt and sugar are completely dissolved. Remove from heat and cool completely (I like to use 1 less cup of water in the brine and then add a little over a cup of ice to help cool the brine quicker).
Marinate the meat in the brine. Place the pork chops into a shallow dish and cover with the brine, making sure the meat is fully submerged. Cover with plastic wrap and place it in the fridge for 4 hours.

Preheat your oven to 450° F.
Place the baby potatoes on a rimmed baking sheet and toss them with olive oil. Bake for 15 minutes, then carefully slide them toward one side of the baking sheet to make room for your chops.
Add salt and pepper to both sides of the pork chops and transfer them to the baking sheet.
Place the baking sheet back in the oven and cook for 15 minutes.
If you decide to use a glaze (recipe below in notes), baste it onto the pork chops and then flip them over. Set your oven to broil and cook for 5 more minutes, or until the tops of the pork chops start to brown.

Consider searing the meat before baking. When you sear the meat for a few minutes on each side, you’ll bring out its natural flavor. It also creates a crispy, golden-brown crust on the outside.
Use more seasonings. Because my baked boneless pork chops are so simple, it leaves a lot of room to get creative. You can add other seasonings such as cayenne pepper, thyme, or rosemary if you’d like.
Check the temp. If you have a hard time determining whether or not your boneless baked pork chops are fully cooked, use a food-safe thermometer. When their internal temperature reaches 140°F, you’re good to go.

Make-ahead instructions: My Oven Baked Pork Chops recipe is so simple to make that there isn’t really anything you can do to make them ahead of time. That said, you can freeze them and store them for later if you would like.
Freezing instructions: Allow the baked boneless pork chops to cool completely before placing them in an airtight freezer-safe container. They will keep in the freezer for up to 6 months. Allow them to thaw in the fridge overnight before heating them up to eat.
Storage instructions: Store any leftover pork chops and potatoes in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. You can reheat them in the microwave or in the oven.