Oven BBQ Pork Chops

Juicy and tender and smothered in a homemade BBQ sauce, these chops are always a win come mealtime. They taste amazing and are super easy to make—perfect for a quick midweek dinner after a busy day at work.

Course dinner, Main

Cuisine American, Southern

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 35

Total Time 40

Servings

Calories 310kcal

Author Imma

Ingredients

BBQ Pork Chops

1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite store-bought BBQ sauce or homemade—recipe follows)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
4 bone-in pork chops

Homemade BBQ Sauce

1 tablespoon minced onion
½ teaspoon minced garlic
1 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons lemon juice
½ tablespoon chili powder (optional)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon honey
½ tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
½ tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ tablespoon molasses
¼ teaspoon crushed pepper flakes (optional)
¼ teaspoon celery seeds

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Combine onions and garlic in a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave for a minute or two until the onions are soft and translucent. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, add the ketchup, lemon juice, chili, brown sugar, honey, Worcestershire, mustard, paprika, molasses, pepper flakes, and celery seeds. Then, add the onions and garlic mixture.
Mix until thoroughly combined; set aside.
In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, garlic and onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Arrange your pork chops on a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper. Brush them on both sides with the olive oil mixture.
Then, brush the pork chops generously with ⅔ of your barbecue sauce. Reserve the rest for basting later.
Place the pork chops in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes.
After 20 minutes, remove the pork chops from the oven and brush them on both sides with the BBQ sauce.
Return the pork chops to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
Broil for the last 2 minutes before you take it out of the oven.
Once the pork chops are cooked through, remove them from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Use bone-in pork chops for more flavor and juiciness.
Don't overcook the pork chops, as they can become dry and tough. A meat thermometer will ensure they reach the right internal temperature, 145°F (63°C).
Let the BBQ pork chops rest for a few minutes before serving. That allows the juices to redistribute and the meat to become more tender.
Please remember that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe.

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