Easy Baked Boneless Pork Chops

Easy Baked Boneless Pork Chops – the best way to cook juicy pork  in the oven. Perfectly cooked, easy to make in under 30 minutes with simple ingredients/pantry staples. Keto friendly, perfect for meal planning. An effortless and budget-friendly meal.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

We cook pork quite often in our house, and I’ve already shared several useful and delicious recipes—including baked and grilled bone-in pork chops and marinated thick-cut pork chops. Now, it’s time to add this baked boneless pork chops recipe to the collection.

• Versatile Cooking: Pan-frying or oven-baking are the easiest ways to cook pork chops, whether bone-in or boneless.
• Moist and Tender: Grilling can sometimes result in drier meat, so this method is perfect for retaining juiciness.
• Customizable Thickness: Today’s recipe calls for 1-inch thick pork chops. You can use boneless or pork loin chops. Simply adjust the cooking time—reduce by half for 1/2-inch chops and double for 2-inch chops.
• Meal Planning: Prepare a quick, dinner in 30 minutes, paired with your favorite side dish and you can even cook them up to 3-4 days in advance. Store in an airtight container for later use.

What You’ll Need

Ingredients

• 4 boneless pork chops, 1-inch thick
  (Thin pork chops may work, but they require a shorter cooking time.)
• Yellow Mustard (optional)
• 1 teaspoon salt (Himalayan salt is recommended)
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar (optional, for a touch of sweetness)
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional; alternatively, use 1 tablespoon of regular paprika or a combination)
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3 tablespoons olive oil

How to Bake Pork Chops

1. Preparation:

• Remove the pork chops from the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before baking to bring them to room temperature.
• Pat them dry with paper towels.
• You may want to pound them under plastic wrap with a meat hammer or a wooden rolling pin.

• Preheat your oven to 400°F.
• (Optional) Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.

2. Seasoning:

• Spread mustard on both sides of the pork chops.

• Drizzle with olive oil.

• In a small bowl, combine the salt, black pepper, paprika, smoked paprika, onion powder, brown sugar (if using), and garlic powder.
• Rub the spice mixture evenly on both sides of the pork chops. (You can also mix the spices with olive oil as a marinade.)

3. Baking:

• Add a bit of olive oil to the bottom of a baking dish.
• Arrange the pork chops in the dish and drizzle a little more oil on top.

• Bake for 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
• Let the pork chops rest for 5 minutes before serving. (For less pink meat, wait until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.)

Full recipe details with ingredients and instructions are in the recipe card below.

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a fresh salad, green beans, broccoli, asparagus, rice, quinoa, sweet potatoes, or regular potatoes.

Storing, Freezing, and Reheating Leftovers

Storing:

• Refrigerate cooked pork chops in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days.

Freezing:

• Divide the pork chops into meal-sized portions before freezing. Freeze for up to 2 months.

Thawing:

• Thaw frozen pork chops overnight in the refrigerator. Alternatively, use your microwave’s defrost setting, but cook immediately afterward.

Reheating:

• Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C), place the pork chops in an oven-safe dish, cover with foil, and heat until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
• Microwave: Use a microwave-safe container, cover to retain moisture, and heat in short bursts—stirring or flipping the pork chops as needed.

More Pork Chop Recipes:

• If you happen to have bone-in pork chops on hand, this is by far the best recipe I’ve tried – Oven Baked Bone In Pork Chops
• Have some extra time to marinate the pork chops? These Grilled Beer Marinated Pork Chops Are The Bomb! Perfect for Summer
• Want to try a marbled, more flavorful variation of traditional pork chops? This Pork Shoulder Steak and guide on how to cook it may come in handy.
• Fan of one pan recipes? This One Pan Pork Chops With Balsamic Mushrooms And Onions tastes so good and requires minimal prep work! The perfect healthy dish!
• One Pan Pork Chops with Brussel sprouts for the win! You can substitute potatoes for the Brussel sprouts.