Baked Pork Chops with Dry Rub

These are the best baked pork chops with dry rub at 425 that’s sweet and savory all at the same time! Tender and juicy right out of the oven in 12 minutes, you’re gonna’ love these and want to add this rub to your 2 inch pork chops in oven too.

I kid you not, it took me THIS long to figure out the perfect temperature and timing to bake juicy bone in pork chops in oven. And ok, once that was solved I will give my husband credit for this pork dry rub, it’s amazing.

Pork chops were NOT my favorite food. Not because they didn’t taste good but because I’m a texture person. I could never get them perfectly tender, until now. Adding these sweet and savory seasonings he first put on thin pork chops in oven was perfection. I couldn’t get enough!

Baked Pork Chops at 425

It took quite a few times to adjust the temp to get it just right. Once I got that perfected, and the timing down pat, I went a step further and added this sweet and salty seasoning to make these over the top! I will never make them another way again. Ever.

• I will be honest, I normally just make slow cooker pork chops and gravy. I rarely ever use my oven for anything, unless it’s to bake a cake. 
• BUT now these oven baked pork chops bone in is the 2nd thing that I love baking in there, hands down.

You can really use bone in or boneless but I prefer with the bones. I guess it is because typically you can grab them pretty cheap that way, but a bit more work when they’re done I guess. See what is on sale and decide for yourself. Price is usually top on my list other than I prefer organic if there isn’t a huge difference in $.

Pork Chop Dry Rub Ingredients

Ok, so this is what you’re going to need for the Dry Rub for Pork Chops seasoning in this bone-in pork chop recipe. I wouldn’t stray from the recipe, as that’s what makes it over-the-top amazing. This is enough to cover about 4 bone-in pork chops, which is perfect for the 5 of us in this house. However, you can use as many bone-in pork chops as you’d like, as long as they fit on a sheet pan.

• Brown sugar – Gives it a sweetness that everyone in your home will really love.
• Paprika – I add to most of my rubs including our dry rub for pork chops
• Chili powder – Adds just a touch of heat but I typically say my amounts will give you a just a touch of spicy.
• Garlic powder – I mean I can’t get enough garlic flavor in everything I cook so there’s that.
• Salt is a must with any great rub of course. We use just enough, don’t doubt it.

Now these have the bone in. Others have noted below and under my pin that they have used boneless pork chops as well. Using the same rub and timing.

I kid you not, look at all the 5 STAR reviews down below. Use this pork chop dry rub even though you may be skeptical, it is the bomb!! Makes them go from good and tender to OH MY Heavens these are the best!!

First you’re going to want to mix the rub together in a bowl. Leave the butter and thyme aside until you’re ready to pop them in the oven.

How to Make Baked Pork Chops with Dry Rub

On a cutting board sprinkle half of your mixture on one side and press down. Lift up and allow the excess to fall off, then sprinkle the 2nd half on the other side of your 4 pork chops.

• Know that if you don’t let the excess fall off it may be too much for your taste buds. What sticks will be perfect. If you want to make this often, then make a double batch of rub and put the other half in a ziploc for next time.

• Place them on your baking sheet with pats of butter in the middle of each one. You can sprinkle dry thyme on top of that, or leave off.
• Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F and put in your pan.
• Bake for 12 minutes, then let rest on pan for 5-10 minutes to maintain juiciness.

How Long to Bake Bone In Pork Chops

If they are “normal size” meaning about 3/4-1″ thick they will take 12 minutes, no longer. Then remove and allow to sit covered with foil for 5 – 10 minutes before slicing and/or serving.

How do you know when they are done?

Remember: pork needs to reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees to be safe and remain juicy and tender. Use a meat thermometer for this near the end. Keep in mind that the meat will increase about 5 degrees when it rests so you want to remove at 140-145F to remain juicy.

Tips to make pork chops not dry

Choose bone in pork chops vs. boneless pork chops. You can marinade if you choose, or use a rub like we did here for added flavor. Bring meat to room temperature before cooking is one of the best tips. Just take our your package 30 minutes beforehand.

1. If you want a little char on the outside start them on the stove in a cast iron skillet with some olive oil (quickly). But bake in the oven using the directions below after that. Or make air fryer pork chops
2. Do NOT overcook them! 
3. Let it rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing and serving in a baking dish.

Can you put dry rub on frozen pork chops?

Yes and no. We make air fryer frozen pork chops all the time, but it won’t stick at first. Instead what you do is wait until halfway thru the cook time (when you flip, if you do) sprinkle it on at that time. By then it will be slightly defrosted, soft and will stick better.

We love this recipe. It creates tender pieces of meat with every bite and a TON of whopping flavor. Don’t skimp on the seasonings for this one, that is what it makes it so dang delicious. There is a printable recipe below you can refer to, keep in a cookbook or just come back and “see us” when you need it.

What should you serve with baked pork chops?

Of course applesauce comes to mind I bet when you think of a side dish. That isn’t the only great one though for sure. Served with a side of 2 cups Instant Pot white rice is healthy, cheap, and always a favorite. Pressure Cooker Quinoa is gluten free and a healthy option.

I like easy side dish ideas that may be cooked in another device like air fryer vegetables or you can throw in our Jiffy cream corn casserole on another rack so it is all together. Next, try the best baked salmon in the oven. You’ll love that just as much!

Other pork chops recipes we love

Want to cook them to perfection. Of course you do! Yes you can skip the rub if you choose to use a marinade instead. Or, just season with salt and pepper and follow temp and timing. If you want another to try, go for our pork steaks in the oven.