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Baked BBQ Pork Chops

These easy oven baked BBQ pork chops are seasoned with a homemade dry rub, pan seared, and finished in the oven with tangy barbecue sauce. Juicy, tender, and ready in 30 minutes!
Course Dinner
Cuisine American, Southern
Keyword baked bbq pork chops, barbecue pork chops in oven recipe, oven baked barbecue pork chops, oven bbq pork chops
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting TIme 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 425kcal
Author Blair Lonergan

Equipment

  • Rimmed baking sheet
  • 12-14 inch skillet

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless thick-cut pork chops (about 8 ounces each and ¾-inch thick)
  • Kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • ½ cup barbecue sauce

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup. Set aside.
  • Pat pork chops dry with a paper towel.
  • In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, smoked paprika, chili powder, onion powder, and garlic powder.
    BBQ dry rub for pork chops.
  • Rub the seasoning blend on both sides of the pork chops. Season both sides generously with kosher salt and black pepper.
    Seasoning pork chops with a bbq rub.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil shimmers, add the chops and brown on both sides, about 3-5 minutes per side.
    Searing pork chops in a cast iron skillet.
  • Transfer the pork chops to the prepared baking sheet. Baste the tops and sides of the chops with about half of the barbecue sauce.
    BBQ pork chops before baking in the oven.
  • Bake uncovered for 9-14 minutes, or until the pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145°F. About halfway through, baste with the remaining sauce. For a more caramelized exterior, broil for the final 2-3 minutes.
  • Let the pork chops rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
    Horizontal overhead shot of oven bbq pork chops on a dinner table.

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Notes

  • Let chops come to room temperature (about 30 minutes) before cooking for more even results.
  • Don't skip the sear. Browning adds flavor and seals in juices. If skipping, add 5-8 minutes to baking time.
  • Use a meat thermometer. Pull the chops at 145°F for juicy, perfectly cooked pork.
  • Customize the dry rub: Add cayenne for heat, use regular paprika instead of smoked, or substitute a store-bought BBQ blend.
  • Oven-safe skillet option: Brown and bake in the same cast iron skillet for fewer dishes.
  • Resting is key. Let chops rest 5-10 minutes before cutting to keep them juicy.
  • Storage: Refrigerate leftovers up to 3-4 days. Freeze up to 2 months. Reheat covered at 350°F until warmed through.
Baking times vary by thickness:
  • Boneless Thick: 9-14 minutes
  • Boneless Thin: 5-8 minutes
  • Bone-in Thick: 11-16 minutes
  • Bone-in Thin: 7-11 minutes

Nutrition

Serving: 1thick-cut (8 ounce) pork chop | Calories: 425kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 152mg | Sodium: 481mg | Potassium: 955mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 410IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg