Saucy Oven Pork Chops
Juicy, tender, and irresistibly flavorful, these Saucy Oven Pork Chops are the ultimate comfort food for any night of the week. Perfectly seasoned with a smoky blend of spices, these pork chops are first seared to golden perfection and then baked in a rich, tangy sauce made with ketchup, brown sugar, soy sauce, and a splash of apple cider vinegar for a delightful balance of sweet and savory. The sauce thickens beautifully in the oven, coating the pork chops in a glossy layer of flavor. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a quick oven finish, this dish is as easy as it is delicious. Serve them with creamy mashed potatoes, fluffy rice, or roasted vegetables for a hearty, satisfying dinner that’s sure to become a family favorite. Perfectly suited for weeknights or casual entertaining, these Saucy Oven Pork Chops are your new go-to for a foolproof pork recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces pork chops (bone-in or boneless, about 1-inch thick)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 0.25 cup water
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Season both sides of the pork chops with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Set aside.
In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the pork chops from the skillet and set them aside.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, and water. Mix well and simmer the sauce for 2-3 minutes.
Return the seared pork chops to the skillet, spooning some sauce over them to coat.
Cover the skillet with a lid or aluminum foil and transfer it to the preheated oven. Bake for 20 minutes.
Uncover the skillet and spoon more sauce over the pork chops. Continue to bake, uncovered, for another 10 minutes or until the internal temperature of the pork reaches 145°F (63°C).
Remove the skillet from the oven and let the pork chops rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve the saucy pork chops hot, garnished with your favorite fresh herbs if desired. Pair with mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
519 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.8 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.7 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 115 mg | 38% | |
| Sodium | 1045 mg | 45% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.8 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.1 g | ||
| Protein | 34.1 g | 68% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 50 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 568 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
