Description
These oven‑baked pork chops are crisp on the outside and tender on the inside, finished with a simple herb rub. A splash of apple cider vinegar adds a bright note.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone‑in pork chops (about 1 lb total)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Pat pork chops dry and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium‑high heat; sear chops 2‑3 minutes per side until browned.
- Transfer to a baking dish, add butter on top, drizzle vinegar over chops.
- Bake 25‑30 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Remove from oven, tent loosely with foil, rest 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American