Oven baked bone-in pork chops

As a long-time home cook and food blogger, I’ve made my fair share of pork chops over the years. While thick, bone-in chops were always my go-to for their juiciness and flavor, I’ve learned that you can make deliciously moist and tender thin pork chops in the oven too with the right techniques.

After testing various methods, I’ve landed on a foolproof process for oven-baked thin pork chops that turns out perfect results every time.

The key is starting with a hot skillet sear to caramelize the exterior and seal in juices, then finishing off in a hot oven to ensure they cook through gently without drying out.

Below I’ll walk through my step-by-step method, along with tips and tricks I’ve learned along the way for guaranteeing tender, flavorful chops straight from your oven.

Whether you’re a seasoned cook or newbie, you’ll be able to master oven-baked thin pork chops in no time. Let’s get cooking!

Step-By-Step Method for Oven-Baked Thin Pork Chops

Ingredients

• 4 boneless thin-cut pork chops, 1/2 inch thick
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 1/2
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