Apricot Glazed Pork Chops

These 4-ingredient baked pork chops are ready for the oven with just 5 minutes of prep!

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword apricot glazed pork chops, apricot pork chops, pork chops apricot glaze, pork chops with apricot glaze

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Resting Time 5

Total Time 30

Servings people

Calories 348kcal

Author Blair Lonergan

4 thick-cut boneless pork chops (about 1-inch thick)
4 ounces Catalina salad dressing (slightly less than ½ cup) (I use Kraft brand, but you can also sub with French dressing)
¼ cup apricot preserves or apricot jam (about 3 ounces)
1 (1 ounce) envelope onion soup and dip mix (I use Lipton brand)
Optional garnish: chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley

Preheat oven to 425°F. For easy clean-up, line a roasting pan or a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange pork chops on the prepared pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the Catalina dressing, apricot jam, and dry onion soup mix.
Spread glaze liberally on top of each pork chop.
Bake pork chops in the preheated oven until the internal temperature of the chops measures 145°F on an instant-read thermometer, about 15 to 20 minutes for 1-inch thick boneless pork chops. If your chops are thinner, start checking them after the first 10-12 minutes. Bone-in pork chops will require a few extra minutes. Be careful not to overcook the pork chops or they may dry out. TIP: if you like a more charred finish on your chops, transfer the pan to the broiler for the final minute or so. Just keep a close eye on the pork chops because the glaze can burn quickly.
Let the chops rest for at least 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with herbs just before serving.

Use a rimmed baking sheet lined with foil. Fat, juices, and sauce will drip off of the pork chops as they bake. The foil-lined sheet catches those drips and makes cleanup easy.

For best results and even cooking, allow the pork chops to come to room temperature for about 30 minutes before baking.

The total cooking time will vary depending on the size and thickness of your pork chops. Use a meat thermometer to know exactly when your meat is perfectly cooked. You’re looking for an internal temperature of 140°F – 145°F.

Let the pork rest for at least 5-10 minutes before serving. This will help to keep the pork chops nice and juicy!

Sprinkle with fresh parsley or garnish with other fresh herbs for a bright, fresh finishing touch.

You likely won’t need to add extra salt to the meat, since the Lipton seasoning mix includes plenty of salt on its own.