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Oven Baked Pork Chops with Potatoes

By:Nagi
Published:27 Feb '19Updated:13 May '21
1,037 Comments
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One of my favourite standby pork chop recipes! These Baked Pork Chops are a terrific way to cook pork chops in the oven. Slathered in a country-style sauce then baked until caramelised on the outside and juicy inside.

So fast and easy to prepare, you can make this tonight!

Overhead photo of Oven Baked Pork Chops, fresh out of the oven

Oven baked pork chops recipe

I have no idea what to call the sauce I use for these pork chops. I just think it sounds cute to say “country-style rub” so that’s what I go with! (Though from a practical perspective, the ingredients are akin to what I use to make country-style ribs.)

It’s savoury with a touch of sweet, balanced out with a bit of acidity. It makes your baked pork chops golden and sticky.

And I kid you not – I bet you have all the ingredients in your pantry to make this right now!

“This sauce is a secret weapon to make really tasty pork chops in the oven. Usually, baked pork chop recipes lack caramelisation. With this sauce, your chops will come out golden and sticky!”

Close up photo of Oven Baked Pork Chops with potatoes, fresh out of the oven

Glaze for pork chops

So here’s what you need for this magic pork chop glaze. These are all pantry staples in my world – and I’m hoping they are in yours too!

I use pretty much the same ingredients for my favourite Sticky Grilled Chicken and also Sticky Baked Chicken recipes. It’s a terrific all-rounder!

Ingredients in Sauce for Oven Baked Pork Chops

“There’s no need to marinate! The sauce is flavour loaded and you end up with juices on the tray to use as a sauce, so there’s plenty of flavour even without marinating.”

Cooking Pork Chops in the oven

The key to making really great pork chops in the oven is:

  • the right sauce – one that will caramelise well;

  • start it in the oven; and

  • finish with under the broiler/grill to get a really great caramelisation. Otherwise, the pork cops come out of the oven with no colour – and we all know that caramelisation = flavour!

So baked pork chops are as simple as this:

  • Mix together the magic country-style sauce;

  • Slather on both sides then bake for 15 minutes;

  • Flip, slather with remaining sauce then grill/broil for 5 to 10 minutes until cooked through and beautifully caramelised. There will be enough juices on the tray to baste with and to drizzle on the chops for serving.

How do you know when pork chops are done?

When the internal temperature of the pork chops is 145F / 63C.

Optional – add potatoes! There’s room on the tray and I love the way the potatoes are crispy on top, and the underside absorbs the flavour and end up almost glazed!

How to make Oven Baked Pork Chops

See? Glazed potatoes.

And they taste even better than they look!

Close up of Oven Roasted potatoes with pork chops

I use this same sauce for grilling and cooking chops on the stove but actually, my favourite way is baking. There aren’t many sauces / rubs you can put on baked pork chops where they come out looking and tasting this good. Normally they lack colour and therefore flavour.

So this sauce (rub / glaze – whatever you want to call it) is made for baked pork chops.

For a really quick salad, try a Rocket Parmesan Salad, pictured above. Just grab a handful of rocket lettuce (arugula), toss with Balsamic Dressing and garnish with shavings of parmesan. Some other easy green options that I think would go beautifully are German Cucumber Salad, Magic Broccoli, White Bean Tabbouleh or Sautéed Spinach with Garlic! – Nagi x


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Overhead photo of Oven Baked Pork Chops with potatoes, with a side of Rocket with Parmesan and Balsamic

Close up of Oven Baked Pork Chops with potatoes, fresh out of the oven

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Overhead photo of Oven Baked Pork Chops with potatoes, with a side of Rocket with Parmesan and Balsamic

Oven Baked Pork Chops with Potatoes

Author: Nagi | RecipeTin Eats
Prep: 10 minutes mins
Cook: 30 minutes mins
Total: 40 minutes mins
Dinner
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4.94 from 372 votes
Servings4
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Recipe video above. This is a sauce made for baked pork chops. It makes them come out golden and sticky, rather than pale and bland. It's a country-style sauce that's savoury and a bit sweet! Potatoes are optional - or sub with other roastable veg.

Ingredients

Rub

  • 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 2 tbsp ketchup (Note 1)
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce (Note 2)
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar (or white)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (or vegetable or canola oil)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp apple cider vinegar (Note 3)

Chops

  • 4 pork chops / cutlets , around 200-250g/7-8oz each including bone (Note 4)
  • 800g/ 1.6 lb baby potatoes , larger ones cut in half (Note 5)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt & pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 220C / 430F (standard oven) or 200C / 390F (fan forced / convection).
  • Toss potatoes in oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Scatter on baking tray.
  • Place in oven for 15 minutes (giving them a head start).

Pork

  • Meanwhile, mix the Rub ingredients together in a small bowl.
  • Slather the pork on both sides with the Rub, reserving some Rub for basting. (See notes for marinating)
  • Take the tray out of the oven. Toss potatoes then push them to the edge.
  • Place pork on tray. Bake for 15 minutes. 
  • Remove tray from oven, flick to broiler/grill on high (shelf about 20cm/8" from heat source).
  • Flip pork, spoon over reserved rub and dab on sides. (Note 4). Broil 7 - 10 minutes until pretty well caramelised.
  • Remove from oven. Use a brush to get the golden juices off the tray and dab it onto the pork - this is key for flavour and colour! Pop it back under the broiler for a couple of minutes to finish off.
  • Serve, scraping the juices on the tray onto the pork, then garnish with parsley if desired. 

Recipe Notes:

Recipe update: Originally published September 2016. Updated February 2019 to improve. Original recipe called for 10 minute baking x 2, followed by broil/grill to caramelise surface. Updated recipe calls for 15 minutes pork bake, then finished with just broiling/grilling. Better, more even caramelisation using this method!
1. Ketchup - Can also use Tomato Sauce condiment (American readers - don't use what you know as Tomato Sauce, use Ketchup!).
2.  Soy sauce - I use normal soy sauce (Kikkoman). This can be substituted with 2 1/2 tsp light soy sauce. Do not use dark soy sauce - flavour is too strong.
3. Cider vinegar - Can be substituted with any clear or neutral flavoured vinegar. Don't use balsamic.
4. Pork - This can be made with any pork chops. Bone in is better because it's juicier. Cook time will differ depending on size of cutlets - my cook time is based on 200g/7oz pork chops with bone in. For 350g/12oz, bake pork for 15 minutes + 10 minute broil/grill + extra minute for post basting caraemsliation.
Also see the chicken version.
5. Potatoes - Make sure the potatoes are no larger than 3cm / 1 1/4" diameter otherwise they won't cook in the prescribed time. You can either increase the initial bake time OR cut the larger ones which is what I did.
6. Marinating option - Optional, not required but can do. Place in a ziplock bag, add the pork and massage from the outside to coat the pork in the Rub. Refrigerate for up to 24 hours. If freezing, put the bag straight in the freezer, then defrost before using. It will marinate while defrosting.
7. Nutrition per serving including potatoes, assuming this is made with trimmed pork cutlets as pictured.

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 319gCalories: 555cal (28%)Carbohydrates: 36.6g (12%)Protein: 27.2g (54%)Fat: 33.3g (51%)Saturated Fat: 10.8g (68%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 22.5gCholesterol: 90mg (30%)Sodium: 409mg (18%)Fiber: 4.6g (19%)Sugar: 8.6g (10%)
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1,037 Comments

  1. Sandy says

    December 2, 2023 at 8:28 am

    5 stars
    The pork stays moist and tender. The sauce is delicious but seriously, those potatoes!!
    They soak up the sauce on the bottom and are crispy on top. Throw in a few extra spuds.

    Reply
  2. Carol says

    November 5, 2023 at 2:11 am

    Can this recipe be done in a slow cooker

    Reply
  3. Jill Turner says

    October 31, 2023 at 6:25 pm

    5 stars
    Beautiful! So moist & delicious cooked in my cast iron French Pan. And that sauce was heaven. This will be the only way I cook pork chops from now on using this easy recipe, thank you Nagi x

    Reply
  4. Carol says

    September 29, 2023 at 10:26 am

    5 stars
    These pork chops and potatoes are delicious! Your directions and video make it so easy to make. Usually when I make pork chops they come out dry and tough. These came out perfect. I did cut the cooking time down a few minutes because my chops weighed less than yours. Thank you for another perfect 5 star recipe, that was so easy to make.

    Reply
  5. Ali says

    September 17, 2023 at 2:13 pm

    5 stars
    This was amazing! I actually substituted pork chops for lamb chops and added rosemary to the sauce and doubled on the sauce! It was the best thing ever

    Reply
  6. Didi says

    September 12, 2023 at 7:51 am

    5 stars
    Just made these. Soooo delicious! Used pork loin. Followed directions except did mashed potatoes. Perfect! Juicy meat. Sauce was really easy and yummy! Definitely recommend. And will make again.

    Reply
  7. Charmaine Attard says

    August 22, 2023 at 8:37 pm

    5 stars
    Tried it once and they came incredibly !! Will try it again soon.

    Reply
  8. Amber holloway says

    July 21, 2023 at 11:10 pm

    5 stars
    I made this last night and it was so delicious!!!!! The pork chops came out very Tender and the potatoes were crispy and sooo good !! Best recipe I have tried so far that came out perfect. Will definitely be making this again for sure.

    Reply
  9. Danny Tan says

    July 17, 2023 at 6:16 pm

    5 stars
    Hey Nagi,
    Do you broil/ grill both sides?
    Cheers!
    Dan

    Reply
  10. Sandra says

    July 17, 2023 at 3:57 am

    5 stars
    Husband wanted to do something different with pork chops….I have the app and get your emails….I looked up pork chop recipes found this one and while I was at church my husband made this recipe. He had never used the broiler and I must say he did a great job preparing this meal….he printed the recipe and watched the video and wish I had taken a picture because he did a great job! Thank you Nagi and Dozer

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  11. Anne Purdham says

    June 27, 2023 at 4:26 pm

    This is another winner Nagi! I am going to make the sauce again just for the roast potatoes as I have a roast chicken to use and my partner said these potatoes were the best roasties he has ever eaten! Thankyou, you are my daily dinner goddess.

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  12. Kurt Wallinger says

    June 27, 2023 at 7:26 am

    3 stars
    It was OK. I would have preferred a thicker sauce as this was a bit runny. The taste was good and you can put the sauce on the potatoes as well. Add roasted vegetables and this could be a one pot meal.

    Reply
  13. Mel says

    June 19, 2023 at 6:16 pm

    I love the idea and the flavours of this recipe, but followed it to a tee, and ended up with tough, rubbery pork. Not sure where I went wrong…

    Reply
  14. Delphia says

    June 8, 2023 at 7:45 pm

    5 stars
    Made tonight & served with rocket salad. Yet another simple incredible tasting meal.

    Reply
  15. David says

    May 21, 2023 at 8:28 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you very much Nagi. Just what I needed! I found my pork dried out a bit too much. How hot did you cook yours and how high up in the oven?

    Reply
  16. Colin Hearnden says

    May 16, 2023 at 4:54 pm

    Awful. All I could taste was Ketchup and yes I did follow the recipe. And the chops hard and chewy. I really thought this was going to be good but. No.

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  17. Christine says

    May 10, 2023 at 11:02 am

    4 stars
    Husband and I thought these chops were very good. I made only 2 chops and I’m not sure there would be enough of the rub for 4. I’d double it next time if making 4. Also, the chops were a touch dry last couple bites (near the bone, no less) so I plan to play around with bake time vs broil time when I make them next. Definitely line your sheet with foil- you’ll thank yourself at cleanup. Thank you, Nagi, for another keeper. I’ve enjoyed every recipe of yours that I’ve tried!

    Reply
  18. Debra Clanton says

    April 28, 2023 at 2:29 am

    5 stars
    Delicious recipe and my husband loved it. He’s ready to try it with chicken. Clean-up was no problem because I lined the tray with foil. Excellent sauce!
    Thanks so much, Nagi. I really admire you and what you’re doing. You are one in a million! All the best to you–and Dozer, of course!

    Reply
  19. no name says

    April 19, 2023 at 1:55 pm

    5 stars
    yummy!

    Reply
  20. Carmen says

    March 30, 2023 at 5:55 am

    5 stars
    Hi Nagi, I just made this recipe and it is the best recipe oven baked pork chops & baked potatoes. Thanks a million for this recipe. It’s a Keeper!

    Reply
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