Baked pork chops are super juicy and simple to make. The juiciness comes in part from brining the pork chops which are then seared quickly then placed into the oven to finish baking. Gluten-free.
Prep Time1 hourhr
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time1 hourhr10 minutesmins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy pork chops recipe, how to brine pork chops, how to cook pork chops
Prep the brine solution. Mix 3 tablespoons of salt with 1 cup of hot water, stirring to dissolve. Add the peppercorns. Place pork chops into a deep bowl with a lid.
Brine the chops. Place the pork chops into a deep bowl with a lid. Pour the salt solution plus another 2 cups of water over the chops. Add more water if needed to fully cover pork chops. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1/2 hour.
4 thick pork chops (bone-in or boneless)
Sear & Cook the Pork Chops
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place the oven-safe skillet into the oven prior to preheating. Make sure to use a large enough skillet to lay each pork chop flat, or use multiple skillets.
Prep the pork chops. Remove chops from brine solution, pat dry. Using a silicone pastry brush, brush chops with olive oil on both sides. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
Olive oil, Salt & Pepper
⭐️Sear the pork chops. Using oven mitts, remove skillets, and place over high heat. Place chops into the hot pan. Don't poke or flip until chop releases itself from pan, about 3 minutes. It should be golden brown. Flip pork chops using tongs and immediately place them in the hot oven.
⭐️Cook. Cook about 6 minutes or until the internal temperature reads 140- 145 degrees in the largest part of the chop. Don't overcook! Let chops rest 5-10 minutes before serving.
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Notes
Which spices are best for pork?While this recipe uses salt and pepper as the spices, you could also season pork chops with garlic powder, onion powder, rosemary, fennel and/or paprika.How to store?Store in the fridge covered in a container for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.How to reheat?Heat on the stovetop or in the microwave until hot with a splash of water or broth to prevent the pork from drying out. If frozen, thaw overnight in the fridge then reheat.Notes:The pork will look pink in the center, it is fully cooked at 145 degrees.CCK Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you're new to eating gluten-free we understand it's overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don't. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination.The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn't require a helper.