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Garlic Herb Baked Pork Chops

A simple and flavorful recipe featuring juicy pork chops baked with garlic and herbs.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces bone-in or boneless pork chops (about 1 inch thick)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels and place them in the prepared baking dish.
  3. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, parsley, thyme, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Rub the garlic herb mixture evenly over both sides of each pork chop.
  5. Place small pieces of butter over and around the pork chops.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, checking that the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
  7. Remove from the oven and let rest for about 5 minutes before serving, spooning some pan juices over the top.
  8. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and add a squeeze of lemon juice if desired.

Notes

If you like a little extra flavor, let the seasoned pork chops marinate for 30 minutes before baking. Make sure to pat the pork chops dry before seasoning to help the spices stick better.