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Oven BBQ Pork Chops

Aug 8, 2020 · 18 Comments

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easy bbq pork chops baked in the oven on a baking sheet with a silicone basting brush brushing on more sauce
easy bbq pork chops baked in the oven on a baking sheet with a silicone basting brush brushing on more sauce

These Oven BBQ Pork Chops feature juicy chops coated in a tangy, smoky BBQ sauce.

It takes just minutes to prepare and you only need 4 ingredients!

If you don’t have a grill or can’t grill, making BBQ pork chops in the oven is a great way to get dinner on the table.

Plus they happen to naturally be gluten-free and dairy-free and can easily be made Paleo and Whole30 friendly!

oven broiled pork chops getting brushed with more bbq sauce on a baking sheet

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Why this recipe works

These BBQ pork chops can be made 2 different ways: baked or broiled.

There’s not a big difference in the end result. I usually broil mine since I’m too impatient to wait for the oven to heat up.

Neither oven baked pork chops nor broiled pork chops will get quite the color compared to searing them on the stove or a grill, but that’s okay! They’ll still be juicy and delicious.

 

What you need for these Oven BBQ pork chops

Not a whole lot! You’ll just need:

  • a cutting board and chef’s knife to prepare the chops
  • a baking sheet 
  • aluminum foil for easy clean-up
  • a spoon or basting brush

And my two secret weapons for perfectly cooked chops:

  • if baking, a probe thermometer to make sure they’re not over- or under-cooked (an instant read thermometer is also fine but then you might have to keep opening the oven to check the temperature)
  • if broiling, an instant read thermometer

While these aren’t strictly necessary, I highly, highly recommend them. There’s nothing more annoying than a chop that’s still raw inside or dry as leather.

With these thermometers, you’ll have perfectly cooked pork, chicken, beef and fish.

And you only need 4 ingredients!

  • my easy homemade BBQ sauce
  • thick-cut (about 1-1.5″) pork chops, bone-in or boneless
  • avocado oil spray or olive oil spray
  • fine sea salt

My homemade BBQ sauce takes just minutes to make with pantry ingredients so it’s perfect for a weeknight dinner. You’ll have an all-purpose tangy, smoky sauce that you can make as sweet or as spicy as you like.

You can use another BBQ sauce but if it has more sugar, it might burn more easily.

pork chops coated in bbq sauce on a baking sheet and sliced on a dinner plate

How to make Oven BBQ Pork Chops

Prepare the chops:

Step 1: Pat the chops dry and season with the salt, about 1/8 teaspoon per side (can be done up to an hour in advance).

Step 2: Trim off any excess fat around the sides, if desired. Neither baking nor broiling will really caramelize the fat too much. (You can sear the fat on the stove first, if you want. See notes below the recipe.)

Step 3: Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with avocado/olive oil spray.

How to bake pork chops:

Step 1: Heat the oven to 400º.

Step 2: Arrange the chops on the foil. Bake for 6-7 minutes (four chops on a baking sheet shouldn’t be too close together, so they should only take about 6 minutes per side. If they are snuggled up close, they may take a few minutes longer per side). Flip the chops and brush or spoon on the sauce. You’ll need about 1-2 tablespoons per chop.

Step 3: Bake for another 6-7 minutes, or until the internal temperature on the chops reaches 145°.

Step 4: Cover loosely with foil and let rest for 10 minutes, then serve with more sauce (warmed up on the stove or in the microwave).

How to broil pork chops:

Step 1: Turn on your broiler (to high, if you have that option).

Step 2: Arrange the chops on the foil. Broil for 6-7 minutes (four chops on a baking sheet shouldn’t be too close together, so they should only take about 6 minutes per side. If they are snuggled up close, they may take a few minutes longer per side). Flip the chops and broil for another 3 minutes. Brush or spoon on the sauce. You’ll need about 1-2 tablespoons per chop.

Step 3: Broil 3 more minutes, or until the internal temperature on the chops reaches 145°.

Step 4: Cover loosely with foil and let rest for 10 minutes, then serve with more sauce (warmed up on the stove or in the microwave).

 

Substitutions and variations

  • You can use my Tequila Pineapple BBQ Sauce for a more citrus-y, brighter kind of flavor.
  • You can use another BBQ sauce but if it has more sugar, it might burn more easily (especially if broiling).
  • To make sure these are Paleo or Whole30, follow the instructions for those programs when making the sauce. You can use store-bought sauces or try my easy Paleo BBQ Sauce or Whole30 BBQ Sauce.

 

Make-ahead instructions for Oven BBQ Pork Chops

The chops can be made up to 5 days in advance and stored in the fridge. Reheat for 1-2 minutes in the microwave, for 3-4 minutes under the broiler or for about 10-15 minutes in a 350° oven.

The chops can also be frozen, tightly wrapped, for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat as above.

Leftovers are good cold (like sliced on a salad), room temperature or warm.

 

Other weeknight dinner ideas

  • baked BBQ chicken
  • 3-ingredient balsamic pork chops
  • one-pan creamy mustard pork chops
  • crunchy plantain chip chicken
  • spiced butter baked cod with green beans
oven broiled pork chops getting brushed with more bbq sauce on a baking sheet

Oven BBQ Pork Chops

Don Baiocchi
Juicy, tender pork chops are baked in the oven or broiled, while coated in a tangy, smoky BBQ sauce. This fast, easy weeknight dinner is gluten-free, dairy-free and can easily be Paleo/Whole30-friendly!
4.45 from 9 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 12 minutes mins
resting time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 27 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 399 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 (1-1½") thick-cut pork chops, bone-in or boneless
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • avocado oil spray or olive oil spray
  • 1 batch Easy Homemade BBQ Sauce (see link in notes below recipe)

Instructions
 

  • Pat the chops dry and season with the salt, about 1/8 teaspoon per side (can be done up to an hour in advance).
  • Bring the chops to room temperature. If seasoned in advance, pat dry again if necessary. Trim off any excess fat, if desired.
  • Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with avocado/olive oil spray.
  • For baking: heat the oven to 400°.
  • Arrange the chops on the foil. Bake for 6-7 minutes (four chops on a baking sheet shouldn't be too close together, so they should only take about 6 minutes per side. If they are snuggled up close, they may take a few minutes longer per side). Flip the chops and brush or spoon on the sauce. You'll need about 1-2 tablespoons per chop.
  • Bake for another 6-7 minutes, or until the internal temperature on the chops reaches 145°.
  • Cover loosely with foil and let rest for 10 minutes, then serve with more sauce (warmed up on the stove or in the microwave).
  • For broiling: turn the broiler on (to high, if possible).
  • Arrange the chops on the foil. Broil for 6-7 minutes (four chops on a baking sheet shouldn't be too close together, so they should only take about 6 minutes per side. If they are snuggled up close, they may take a few minutes longer per side). Flip the chops and broil for another 3 minutes. Brush or spoon on the sauce. You'll need about 1-2 tablespoons per chop.
  • Broil 3 more minutes, or until the internal temperature on the chops reaches 145°.
  • Cover loosely with foil and let rest for 10 minutes, then serve with more sauce (warmed up on the stove or in the microwave).

Notes

This recipe was tested with my Easy Homemade BBQ Sauce. You can use another BBQ sauce but if it has more sugar, it might burn more easily.
But unfortunately, the nutritional info could only be calculated using a generic BBQ sauce.
Neither method will really caramelize the fat running along the side of the chops. If you’d like that, heat 1-2 tablespoons avocado oil on a pan on the stove over medium-high heat. Use tongs to hold the chops up on the side and let sear until fat is browned, about 2-4 minutes per area. (If you’re nimble, you could use 1 pair of tongs in each hand to hold up 2 chops so you cook all 4 at the same time.) Then proceed with the baking or broiling steps. If using an oven/broiler safe skillet, there’s no need to transfer to a baking sheet.
The chops can be made up to 5 days in advance and stored in the fridge. Reheat for 1-2 minutes in the microwave, for 3-4 minutes under the broiler or for about 10-15 minutes in a 350° oven.
The chops can also be frozen, tightly wrapped, for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat as above.
Leftovers are good cold (sliced on a salad), room temperature or warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 399kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 37gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 0.03gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 1318mgPotassium: 264mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 160IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg
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Comments

  1. Lisa Christopher says

    January 26, 2022 at 12:03 pm

    Since it wasn’t mentioned above, do use center or lower rack for broiling?

    Reply
    • Paleo Gluten Free Guy says

      January 27, 2022 at 6:09 am

      Mine is the type where the broiler is below the oven, not in the oven, so I don’t have that option. But if I did I’d start with the center rack.

      Reply
  2. Stacey Crawford says

    August 15, 2020 at 10:20 am

    5 stars
    Wow, these look so juicy and saucy good! So easy to make too!

    Reply
    • Paleo Gluten Free Guy says

      August 15, 2020 at 1:20 pm

      Ha – so saucy good! 😉

      Reply
  3. Megan Stevens says

    August 15, 2020 at 7:50 am

    5 stars
    I like being able to control the cooking of the chops better with using the oven, at least for me, lol; I’m not great with our old grill. Thanks for this and the delicious sauce! Love the chipotle in it.

    Reply
    • Paleo Gluten Free Guy says

      August 15, 2020 at 1:19 pm

      The chipotle really adds a smoky depth that I love. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Kelly says

    August 13, 2020 at 1:15 pm

    5 stars
    The perfect pork chop! So delicious and juicy!

    Reply
    • Paleo Gluten Free Guy says

      August 14, 2020 at 9:47 am

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  5. ChihYu says

    August 13, 2020 at 12:18 pm

    5 stars
    I love a good pork chop, and these are outstanding! So tender, moist, delicious and super quick & easy to make!

    Reply
    • Paleo Gluten Free Guy says

      August 14, 2020 at 9:47 am

      Thanks!

      Reply
  6. Jean Choi says

    August 12, 2020 at 11:20 pm

    5 stars
    LOVE ribs, and they are the best with a tangy bbq sauce. This version is fantastic!

    Reply
    • Paleo Gluten Free Guy says

      August 13, 2020 at 10:22 am

      Thanks!

      Reply
  7. linda spiker says

    August 12, 2020 at 6:27 pm

    Nice! I don’t really make pork chops, but these look super easy!

    Reply
    • Paleo Gluten Free Guy says

      August 13, 2020 at 10:22 am

      So easy! You’ll love them. 😉

      Reply
  8. Raia says

    August 11, 2020 at 3:26 pm

    5 stars
    Hands down best way to eat pork chops! Delicious!

    Reply
    • Paleo Gluten Free Guy says

      August 13, 2020 at 10:21 am

      Agreed! So easy.

      Reply
  9. jennifer says

    August 11, 2020 at 12:56 pm

    5 stars
    Those look amazing and I really like this idea . . . I mean, I am a grill girl . . but sometimes (like mainly in August/Sept) it’s just miserable hot to be standing out on the patio in texas by the gril. So this is the ideal solution.

    Reply
    • Paleo Gluten Free Guy says

      August 13, 2020 at 10:21 am

      Oh, I love grilling. But yeah, sometimes it’s just really not appealing.

      Reply
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