11 Baked Pork Chop Recipes You’ll Crave

Looking for a new way to cook pork chops that will wow your family and guests? You’re in the right place! These 11 amazing baked pork chop recipes are packed with bold flavors and will make your dinner routine exciting again.

Pork chops are a versatile and affordable cut of meat that can be baked in a variety of ways to suit every taste. Whether you love rich, savory flavors or something with a bit of zest, these recipes will deliver. In this post, you’ll find flavor-packed combos like smoky chipotle, sweet honey garlic, tangy balsamic, and fresh citrus, all designed to bring out the best in your pork chops.

So let’s dive into these mouthwatering combinations—there’s something here for everyone!

1. Honey Garlic Soy Glazed Pork Chops

Flavor: Sticky, sweet, and umami-rich

Ingredients:

• 4 bone-in or boneless pork chops
• ¼ cup honey
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp smoked paprika

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, garlic, and olive oil.
3. Place pork chops in a baking dish, pour glaze over them, and marinate for 30 minutes.
4. Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping once, until golden.
5. Broil for 2 minutes for extra caramelization. Serve hot!

2. Brown Sugar Dijon Balsamic Pork Chops

Flavor: Caramelized with a tangy kick

Ingredients:

• 4 pork chops
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Mix brown sugar, Dijon, balsamic, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
3. Coat pork chops and let marinate for 15 minutes.
4. Bake for 25 minutes, flipping halfway.
5. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

3. Maple Thyme Smoked Pork Chops

Flavor: Sweet, herby, and smoky

Ingredients:

• 4 pork chops
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Whisk maple syrup, Dijon, smoked paprika, and thyme.
3. Coat pork chops and place in a baking dish.
4. Bake for 22-25 minutes, broiling for 2 minutes at the end.

4. Pineapple Ginger Garlic Pork Chops

Flavor: Tropical, zesty, and slightly spicy

Ingredients:

• 4 pork chops
• ½ cup pineapple juice
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1-inch ginger, grated
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Mix pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey, ginger, and garlic.
3. Marinate pork chops for at least 30 minutes.
4. Bake for 25 minutes, flipping halfway.

5. Lemon Garlic Oregano Pork Chops

Flavor: Mediterranean and fresh

Ingredients:

• 4 pork chops
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Mix all ingredients and coat pork chops.
3. Let marinate for 20 minutes.
4. Bake for 22 minutes, flipping once.

6. Chipotle Honey Lime Pork Chops

Flavor: Smoky heat with a hint of sweetness

Ingredients:

• 4 pork chops
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tsp chipotle powder
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Mix honey, lime juice, chipotle, and paprika.
3. Coat pork chops and marinate for 20 minutes.
4. Bake for 22-25 minutes, flipping halfway.

7. Cajun Butter Garlic Pork Chops

Flavor: Bold, rich, and flavorful

Ingredients:

• 4 pork chops
• 2 tbsp butter, melted
• 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Mix butter, Cajun seasoning, and garlic.
3. Coat pork chops and bake for 22 minutes.

8. Smoked Paprika Brown Sugar Mustard Pork Chops

Flavor: Smoky, sweet, and tangy

Ingredients:

• 4 pork chops
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Mix brown sugar, mustard, paprika, and salt.
3. Coat pork chops and bake for 25 minutes.

9. Rosemary Orange Pork Chops

Flavor: Citrusy, earthy, and fresh

Ingredients:

• 4 pork chops
• Juice of 1 orange
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
• ½ tsp salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Mix orange juice, olive oil, rosemary, and salt.
3. Coat pork chops and marinate for 15 minutes.
4. Bake for 25 minutes.

10. Sriracha Maple Soy Pork Chops

Flavor: Sweet heat with umami depth

Ingredients:

• 4 pork chops
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp Sriracha
• ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Mix all ingredients and coat pork chops.
3. Bake for 22-25 minutes.

11. Garlic Butter Lemon Pepper Pork Chops

Flavor: Zesty, buttery, and bold

Ingredients:

• 4 pork chops
• 2 tbsp butter, melted
• Juice of ½ lemon
• 1 tsp lemon pepper seasoning
• 2 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Mix butter, lemon juice, lemon pepper, and garlic.
3. Coat pork chops and bake for 22 minutes.

I’d love to hear about how they turn out. And don’t forget to share this post with anyone who loves pork chops!

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