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If you love the sweet, smoky flavor of barbecue but want to skip the grill, these juicy oven baked BBQ pork chops are calling your name. Whether you’re working with boneless or bone-in pork chops, this simple oven method locks in flavor and delivers tender meat every time. It’s a quick BBQ pork chops recipe your family will love.
Today I’m bringing you an easy, affordable meal that’s packed with flavor. Pork chops are one of my go-to proteins for weeknight cooking, they’re budget-friendly, full of protein, and fast to cook. When I shared how to bake pork chops in the oven, so many of you said it changed how you cook them. Today’s version adds a smoky twist with a BBQ pork chops marinade and a sauce that caramelizes beautifully in the oven.
If you’re more of a stovetop cook, you’ll also love these pan seared pork chops with garlic and herbs or try these pork tenderloin chunks in a skillet. And for slow-cooker fans, don’t miss this flavorful guide on how to make pork tenderloin in the slow cooker.
This barbecue pork chops recipe is also flexible. Use your favorite store-bought barbecue sauce or whip up a quick homemade version. Either way, the combo of dry rub and sticky glaze gives you oven baked BBQ pork chops with bold, savory-sweet flavor.
Why You Will Love these BBQ Pork Chops
These are such easy pork chops to make! Here are the reasons we love it:
• Budget-Friendly: Pork chops are a budget friendly meal option which makes it great for feeding your family or a big crowd. These Pineapple Pork Chops are also a great budget-friendly pork chop option!
• Easy to Make: These pork chops are easy to make and can be on your table in under an hour. There are minimal steps which makes these great for meal-prep or a quick meal on a busy night.
• Protein Packed: If you want a protein packed meal that will leave your family satisfied this one is for you. It is packed with protein and a great way to fuel your kids after sports!
Ingredients You’ll Need
You will love this easy recipe and the simple ingredients it uses for the marinade ingredients. It is one of my favorite recipes!
- Pork chops: You can use boneless BBQ pork chops or bone-in. Look for cuts that are about 1 inch thick for best results. Thinner cuts work too, just reduce the cook time.
- Spice rub: Paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper give the chops a smoky base layer of flavor. You can also swap in your favorite BBQ rub here.
- BBQ sauce: A homemade sauce takes just minutes to make with ingredients like apple juice, ketchup, and vinegar. Prefer store-bought? That works too. Go for one that’s thick and flavorful.
How to Make BBQ Pork Chops in the Oven
Step 1: Make the BBQ sauce. In a small pot over medium heat, combine apple juice, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes while stirring. Set aside.
Step 2: Season the pork. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Place pork chops on a plate or cutting board. In a small bowl, stir together the paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Rub this mixture on both sides of each pork chop. Use a brush to coat the chops with BBQ sauce.
Step 3: Bake the pork chops. Place the pork chops with BBQ sauce on a baking sheet with a wire rack or in a baking dish. Bake uncovered, flipping halfway through and brushing on more sauce. For 1-inch chops, bake for 20 to 22 minutes. Thinner chops take 12 to 14 minutes. Check that the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees with a meat thermometer.
Step 4: Rest and serve. Remove from the oven and tent with foil. Let the pork chops rest for 5 minutes. This helps the juices redistribute and keeps the meat tender. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve warm.
BBQ Pork Chop Tips
- Don’t overcook: Use a thermometer to check for doneness. Pork should be 145 degrees internally with a 5-minute rest.
- Caramelize the sauce: Want that sticky BBQ pork finish? In the last 2 minutes of baking, switch the oven to broil and watch closely so the sauce doesn’t burn.
- Spice it up: Add a pinch of cayenne to the rub or use a spicy BBQ sauce if you like heat.
- Serving ideas: We love these with garlic parmesan green beans or gouda mashed potatoes. You can also pair them with coleslaw, roasted carrots, or cornbread.
- Grill option: I baked these pork chops in the oven, but you can also make grilled BBQ pork chops, similar to the method in these grilled Hawaiian pork chops.
Storage Tips
Store the leftover pork chops in an airtight container for up to 4 days. When ready to eat you can reheat in the oven on low or in the microwave.
Recipe FAQs
Both work well. Boneless cooks a bit faster. Bone-in pork chops recipe options tend to stay juicier if you’re baking.
A thick, slightly sweet sauce works best. You can use homemade or your favorite store-bought brand.
Bake just until 145 degrees and let them rest. A spice rub under the sauce also helps hold in moisture.
Yes. Store cooked pork chops in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
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Juicy Baked BBQ Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 4 pork chops or cutlets, around 7-8 ounces (bone-in or boneless)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For the homemade BBQ sauce:
- 1/2 cup apple juice
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 3 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
For the homemade BBQ sauce:
- Combine all of the barbecue sauce ingredients on the stove in a medium pan over medium heat. Bring ingredients to a boil and then reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring while simmering. Set aside.
For the BBQ pork chops:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place pork chops on a cutting board or on a plate.
- Mix the paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a small mixing bowl. Rub the spice mixture on both sides of the 4 pork chops. Use a brush to spread the BBQ sauce on both sides of the pork chops.
- Place the pork chops in a large baking dish or on a baking sheet with a wire rack.
- Bake the pork chops in the oven, flipping half way through and spreading more BBQ sauce on the pork chops.
- This will take about 12-14 minutes for 1/2 inch/ 1 cm inch thick pork chops, or 20 to 22 minutes for 1 inch/ 2 1/2 cm thickness or until the pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees F. Remove pork chops from the oven, cover or tent with foil and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnishes with green onions and serve warm.
Notes
- You can store cooked pork chops in a shallow airtight container in the fridge. Pork chops will last for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator.
- Let the pork chops rest on a plate covered with aluminum foil for a few minutes after removing them from the oven. This helps redistribute the juices.
- The internal temperature of pork chops should be 145 degrees F in the deepest part using a meat thermometer for pork chops and they will be slightly pink which means they are juicy and perfectly safe to eat. If you overcook them to the point where there is no pink and the pork is slightly grey it will be tough and dry.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
