Spice-Rubbed Oven-Baked Pork Chops
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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spice-Rubbed Oven-Baked Pork Chops, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 40 / 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 Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 13
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 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).
- Calories 223.73 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 32.26 g Good Source 65%
- Carbohydrate 15.69 g 6%
- Total Fat 5.21 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 2.13 g Moderate 11%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 61.5 mg High 21%
- Sodium 2106.86 mg High 92%
- Dietary Fiber 2.74 g Low Source 10%
- Total Sugars 10.47 g --
- Added Sugars 0.06 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 22.63 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 3.24 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 129.21 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 1.26 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.32 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Spice Rubbed Oven Baked Pork Chops is made with 8 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Garlic Powder, and Onion Powder. Each serving provides about 223.73 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spice-Rubbed Oven-Baked Pork Chops made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Paprika. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Spice-Rubbed Oven-Baked Pork Chops?
- About 25 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 223.73 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spice-Rubbed Oven-Baked Pork Chops easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Spice-Rubbed Oven-Baked Pork Chops healthy?
- Spice-Rubbed Oven-Baked Pork Chops has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 223.73 calories and 32.26 g of protein, or 65% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2106.86 mg (92% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.13 g (11% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic and Onions, 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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