# How to Make Irresistibly Rich Pork Chops in the Oven

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Published: 2010-03-18T08:23:00
Updated: 2026-08-10T00:08:48
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Make the dish irresistible by balancing out the sweetness of the BBQ sauce and marmalade. Serve the chops with steamed broccoli and mashed potatoes.

## Why Oven-Baked Pork Chops Are Worth Trying

On days when you want to put in minimal effort in cooking but crave a dish that is big on flavors, making [pork chops](https://tastessence.com/meat/butterfly-pork-chops-in-oven) may be the scrumptious solution you are looking for. Cooking pork chops in the oven is a healthy yet delicious way of preparing this type of red meat.  
  
Throw together a few simple ingredients and you will have prepared yourself a nutritious and appetizing meal. What’s more, you don’t need to be a Masterchef to whip up these mouth-watering delicacies.

**What You Need**  
  
▪ Pork chops, 5 (boneless)  
▪ Garlic cloves, 2 (minced)  
▪ Egg, 1  
▪ Whole wheat bread crumbs, 1¼ cup  
▪ All-purpose flour, ¾ cup  
▪ Dijon mustard, 3 tablespoons  
▪ Parsley, 1 tablespoon (minced)  
▪ Tarragon, 1 tablespoon (minced)  
▪ Salt, 1 teaspoon  
▪ Ground black pepper, ¾ teaspoon  
  
**How to Make it**  
  
▪ Preheat the oven to 350° F.  
▪ In a shallow bowl, mix together breadcrumbs, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, and tarragon.  
▪ Take another dish and beat the egg while adding the mustard to it slowly. Beat well.  
▪ Put the flour in another shallow bowl.  
▪ Take one pork chop, coat it well with the flour, dip it in the egg-mustard mixture, and then coat it ▪ with the breadcrumb mix and place it on a baking sheet. Repeat this with every pork chop.  
▪ Place the baking sheet in the oven and cook the chops, turning them once, for about 30 minutes till they are cooked through. Use an instant-read thermometer to check the temperature of the chops. ▪ At 170° F the chops should be cooked well.  
  
**Make it Irresistible**: Serve the pork chops with a mushroom-based gravy and mashed potatoes.

## Pork Chops with Fruit, Vegetables, and Bold Sauces

**What You Need**  
  
▪ Pork chops, 6 (bone-in)  
▪ Garlic cloves, 6 (partially crushed)  
▪ Parsnips, 3 (halved lengthwise)  
▪ Pears, 3 (cored and cut into four parts)  
▪ Potatoes, 3 (cut into ¼ inch slices)  
▪ Lemon zest pieces, 3 (thinly peeled, about two inches long)  
▪ Lemon juice, ⅓ cup  
▪ Rosemary, 2 tablespoons (chopped)  
▪ Olive oil, 2 tablespoons  
▪ Brown sugar, 2 tablespoons  
▪ Ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon  
▪ Salt, ½ teaspoon  
  
**How to Make it**  
  
▪ Take a shallow dish and mix the lemon juice, lemon zest, rosemary, garlic cloves, olive oil, brown sugar, and pepper together.  
▪ Place the chops in this marinade and coat them properly. Cover the dish and refrigerate overnight.  
▪ Take out the chops from the refrigerator the next day and place them in a roasting pan.  
▪ Add the parsnips, pears, potatoes, and salt to the chops.  
▪ Heat the oven to 400° F.  
▪ Place the roasting pan in the oven for about 75 minutes till the chops are brown and tender.  
  
**Make it Irresistible**: Baked potatoes and a spicy, sweet apple sauce is a great accompaniment for roasted pork chops.

**What You Need**  
  
▪ Pork chops, 4 (boneless)  
▪ Garlic cloves, 4 (minced)  
▪ Olive oil, 1 tablespoon  
▪ Siracha sauce, 1 tablespoon  
▪ Hoisin Sauce, 1 tablespoon  
▪ Rice wine vinegar, 2 teaspoons  
▪ Soy sauce, 1 teaspoon  
▪ Ground ginger, ¼ teaspoon  
  
**How to Make it**  
  
▪ Take a bowl and mix garlic, vinegar, olive oil, siracha sauce, hoisin sauce, ginger, and soy sauce together. Whisk the mixture well.  
▪ Take a zipper storage bag and place the pork chops in it. Now pour the marinade all over the pork chops and dredge them well.  
▪ Keep the pork chops aside for at least two hours before cooking them.  
▪ Preheat the oven to 375° F.  
▪ Use foil to line a baking tray and place the pork chops on the tray. Pour the remaining marinade over the chops.  
▪ Place the baking tray in the oven for 30 minutes or till the chops are cooked completely.  
▪ Remove the chops from the oven and rest them for 5 minutes before serving.  
  
**Make it Irresistible**: Serve these chops with stir-fried vegetables and flavored rice for a complete Oriental cuisine experience.

## A Tangy Homemade Barbecue-Style Recipe

**What You Need**  
  
▪ Pork chops, 4 (boneless)  
▪ Bay leaf, 1  
▪ Water, ⅓ cup  
▪ Ketchup, ¼ cup  
▪ Vinegar, 2 tablespoons  
▪ Canola oil, 2 teaspoons  
▪ Salt, ½ teaspoon  
▪ Pepper, ¼ teaspoon  
▪ Celery seed, ¼ teaspoon  
▪ Nutmeg powder, a pinch  
  
**How to Make it**  
  
▪ Place the pork chops in a nonstick pan coated with oil/cooking spray.  
▪ Sprinkle the pork chops with ¼ teaspoon salt and some pepper.  
▪ Cook the chops on medium heat for 6-8 minutes. Ensure that the chops are browned on both sides.  
▪ Next, transfer the chops to a baking tray and allow them to rest for a while.  
▪ In a saucepan, mix water, vinegar, ketchup, celery seed, nutmeg powder, bay leaf, and salt and bring the mixture to a boil.  
▪ Pour the sauce over chops so that they are coated completely.  
▪ Preheat the oven to 350° F.  
▪ Place the baking tray with the pork chops in the oven. Allow them to cook for 20 minutes.  
  
**Make it Irresistible**: Serve the chops with sautéed Brussels sprouts and rice.