Pork Chop Recipes

Juicy, flavorful, and incredibly versatile pork chops can be prepared in countless ways, from oven-baked and grilled to air-fried or pan-seared. These pork chop recipes offer the perfect balance of tenderness and taste, whether you’re using bone-in or boneless cuts. Today’s featured recipe is a delicious oven-baked pork chop dish with golden, caramelized edges and tender potatoes, making it a hearty, one-pan meal that’s easy enough for weeknights but impressive enough for guests.

Ingredients

For the Rub / Sauce:

• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp brown sugar (or white)
• 1 tbsp olive oil (or vegetable or canola oil)
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tsp apple cider vinegar

For the Pork Chops:

• 4 pork chops or cutlets (200–250g / 7–8oz each, bone-in preferred)
• 800g (1.6 lb) baby potatoes, halved if large
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

• Preheat the oven to 220°C / 430°F (standard) or 200°C / 390°F (fan-forced).
• Toss the baby potatoes in olive oil, then season with salt and pepper. Spread them evenly on a baking tray and bake for 15 minutes to give them a head start.
• In a small bowl, mix all rub ingredients until smooth.
• Remove the tray from the oven and push the potatoes to the sides.
• Slather both sides of the pork chops with the rub, reserving some for later basting.
• Place the pork chops on the tray and bake for 15 minutes.
• Switch the oven to broil/grill mode (high heat, rack about 8 inches from the source).
• Flip the chops, spoon over the remaining rub, and broil for 7–10 minutes until caramelized and golden.
• Brush the pork with the juices from the tray, then broil for another 2 minutes for extra color and flavor.
• Serve warm, drizzling the remaining pan juices over the chops and potatoes.

Preparation Details

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 40 minutes
• Servings: 4
• Yield: 4 pork chops with potatoes