Spice-Rubbed Oven-Baked Pork Chops

Name: Spice-Rubbed Oven-Baked Pork Chops
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Black Pepper; 2 tsp Cayenne Pepper; 1 tbsp Garlic Powder; 1 tbsp Onion Powder; 2 tbsp Paprika; 6 whole Pork Chop; 1 tsp Salt; 2 tbsp Sugar

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Spice-Rubbed Oven-Baked Pork Chops feature a bold, sweet-heat crust that caramelizes beautifully, contrasting tender, juicy meat with a gentle kick from cayenne. Paprika, garlic, and onion build warm depth while a touch of sugar rounds the edges for balanced flavor. Serve these chops for a weeknight dinner or casual gathering when you want big taste with minimal fuss.

Prep5 mins
Cook20 mins
Serves6
DifficultyEasy

1

Gather the ingredients.
2

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
3

Combine paprika, sugar, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper in a wide, shallow bowl.
4

Coat the pork chops by dredging them in the spice mixture, then place them on a baking sheet.
5

Bake the chops in the preheated oven until they are no longer pink in the center, about 20 minutes.
6

Check with an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center; it should register 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).