This is how long to broil pork chops (bone in) in the oven with the most amazing dry rub. With 1 inch thick pieces you get the most tender Baked Pork Chops with Dry Rub (bone-in) you will ever make.
Dry rub pork chops in the boiler are to die for. An easy low fat meal you can make on a sheet pan or in a cast iron skillet. Serve as is with mashed potatoes or with gravy over the top, it’s pure comfort food you will want to add to your meal planning regularly.
How Long to Broil Pork Chops
For regular sizes you want about 6-8 minutes per side until it reaches a safe internal temperature of 145F. Use metal tongs to flip at minute 6 and then at the end if you think it needs a few more minutes allow to stay on other side for another 2, check again, if more is needed flip to other side for 1-2 min. longer. If adding a side dish like our Oven Baked Pork Chops with Potatoes follow this timing.
How Long to Broil Thick Pork Chops
You are looking for about 18 minutes cooking time for 1″, 3/4″ is 7-8 minutes per side, and any thicker than that read How to Cook 2 Inch Thick Pork Chops. You’d want to use the bake function for those in order to ensure the insides cook to a safe 145 degrees F in the very middle.
How Long to Broil Thin Pork Chops
For Thin Pork Chops in Oven it is really quick, like 6 minutes total. You don’t want to keep your eyes off of those as it may be less time than even that depending on whether they are breaded or not. Naked with just light seasonings is a great option too and a really quick protein packed meal.
Can you broil frozen pork chops?
Cooking Frozen Pork Chops would need to be done differently, you would want to refer to this post for directions on those. This time we are referring to a package of fresh or thawed bone-in pork chops. Boneless would work the same way but would likely take a minute less time typically.
How do you know when they are done?
It is best to have a meat thermometer so you can test the middle, thickest part, to ensure they have reached 145F. Do this when removed from the heat source to get the most accurate read. Remember that the temp will rise about 5 degrees as it rests too so removing at 140F will keep them the juiciest.
If you don’t have a thermometer look at the juices around it, they should be clear without any pink in color. Furthermore after resting for 5-10 minutes if you slice in half the meat should be white in color when done and safe to consume.
What is the secret to cooking moist pork chops?
The #1 thing to remember is to not over-cook them. The best way to get the timing right is to have a digital meat thermometer on hand and remove from the oven rack when testing or it won’t be accurate. Resting is VERY important too, when doing this tent the top with aluminum foil as it sits to come to temperature for it to taste amazing.
Add pork chop seasoning is the most important element if you ask me, to add flavor. You can tweak our Dry Rub for Pork Chops here to make spicy if you’d like with some dry Sriracha or red pepper flakes. We keep it sweet and savory with a little chili powder so it is the right heat level for everyone.
Avoid Overcooking when set in oven to broil. This is the next most important thing to keep in mind. They are done when cooked to an internal temperature of 145° F or 63° C then rest 5 minutes before serving. Use a meat thermometer to check and promptly remove from the heat source when they reach 140 F. or 60 degrees C as they will continue to cook during the resting period, usually 5 degrees higher.
Add Moisture by basting with pan juices while baking. You can also cook them in a flavorful sauce like our pork chops and pineapple or broth to keep them moist.
Broiled Pork Chops Recipe
Equipment
- 1 cast iron skillet
- 1 dish if mixing dry rub
- 1 meat thermometer
Ingredients
- 2-4 medium pork chops, 1/2-1" thick bone in was used
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- Dry Rub for Pork Chops, or use seasonings of your choice
Instructions
- Blot outside of meat with paper towels to remove moisture. Mix dry rub seasonings in a dish. Use a pastry brush to brush vegetable oil onto both sides of the pork chops, then sprinkle on dry rub (or just salt and pepper on both sides) and place into an ovenproof skillet. (I like cast iron)
- Set oven to broil, when heated set pan inside and cook pork chops on one side for 3 minutes. Flip over and broil for an additional 4 minutes or until an internal temperature of 145 degrees F is reached. Remove from oven, let stand to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- How long to boil pork chops – a small pork chop, or one that is 1/2" thick should be broiled for 3-5 minutes per side. A 3/4" pork chop should be broiled for 6-8 minutes per side. A larger, 1" thick pork chop should be broiled for 9-10 minutes per side.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
What are some tips for reheating pork chops in the oven?
This could be done to reheat Pork Steaks in the Oven too but you would only need 1 minute. Really no matter what heating element you use you will dry it out. It is better if you can smother the top with gravy first to try and avoid that.
