Easy Baked BBQ Pork Chops
Easy Baked BBQ Pork Chops deliver juicy, oven-baked chops coated in a tangy-sweet barbecue glaze with a gentle kick of cayenne. The quick whisk-together sauce blends ketchup, honey, brown sugar, mustard, and Worcestershire for bold, family-friendly flavor. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, they pair well with mashed potatoes, coleslaw, or roasted veggies.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Easy Baked BBQ Pork Chops, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 26 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 20
- Heart Health
- 9
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 35
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- 2
Whisk onion, ketchup, vinegar, honey, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and cayenne pepper in a bowl until the barbeque sauce is smooth.
- 3
Arrange the pork chops on a baking sheet and season with salt and pepper. Spoon 2 tablespoons of barbeque sauce over each pork chop.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until the pork chops are cooked through, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
- Calories 218.96 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 17.73 g Good Source 35%
- Carbohydrate 23.32 g 8%
- Total Fat 5.01 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 1.96 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 64.61 mg High 22%
- Sodium 487.93 mg High 21%
- Dietary Fiber 0.47 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 18.14 g --
- Added Sugars 8.69 g Moderate 17%
- Calcium 24.52 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.03 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 367.26 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 45.9 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 2.21 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.59 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Mustard
- Sulfites
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Easy Baked BBQ Pork Chops is made with 10 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Boneless Thin Cut Pork Chop, Brown Sugar, Cayenne Pepper, and Honey. Each serving provides about 218.96 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Easy Baked BBQ Pork Chops made of?
- The main ingredients are Boneless Thin-Cut Pork Chop, Brown Sugar, Cayenne Pepper, Honey, Ketchup. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Easy Baked BBQ Pork Chops?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 218.96 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Easy Baked BBQ Pork Chops easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Easy Baked BBQ Pork Chops healthy?
- Easy Baked BBQ Pork Chops has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 218.96 calories and 17.73 g of protein, or 35% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 487.93 mg (21% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.96 g (10% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 8.69 g (17% of the Daily Value). It contains Mustard, Sulfites, Tomatoes, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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