What temperature do i cook pork chops to

Q: Are pork chops done at 150 degrees?

Its important not to overcook pork because it can become tough and dry. When cooking, its best to use a food thermometer to test for doneness. Most pork cuts should be cooked to an internal temperature of 150 degrees, where the meat is slightly pink on the inside.

Q: Can you eat pork chops at 135 degrees?

Pork Chop Internal Temperatures for Safe Eating Its important to note that pork will continue to cook for a short time after it is removed from the heat. For this reason, you may want to remove cuts of pork from the heat source when the internal temperature has reached 135°F.

Boneless pork chops are soaked in a quick brine, seasoned, and oven-baked to tender perfection. Made with pantry staples, this great meal is just a few simple steps away!

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Why We Love This Recipe
Ingredients & Variations
How to Make Pork Chops
Pork Chop Brine:
Pork Chop Rub:
Tips for Perfect Chops
How Long to Bake Pork Chops
Tender & Juicy Pork Chops
Juicy Baked Pork Chops
Ingredients 1x2x3x
Instructions
Nutrition Information
Are pork chops done at 160 degrees?
What temperature do you cook 1 inch pork chops?
Are pork chops done at 150 degrees?
Can you eat pork chops at 135 degrees?

Why We Love This Recipe

Easy to prep and perfectly juicy, oven-baked pork chops are a favorite and made with pantry staples!

Brining the pork first adds lots of flavor and keeps it tender!

The spice rub in this recipe is quick to make and adds a hint of sweetness while the outside caramelizes beautifully.

Ingredients & Variations

The brine (just like a turkey brine) is a savory blend of salt, sugar, and peppercorns and really makes meat tender and flavorful. Brine breaks down the tougher proteins while allowing the meat to absorb the flavors.

Try experimenting with other seasonings that might be in the pantry. Why not try slices of fresh garlic, jalapenos, or even lemon slices in the brine?

The rub for baked pork chops is made up of just four ingredients!

Brown Sugar: If brown sugar isn’t in the cupboard just sub with less white sugar since it tends to be sweeter.
Garlic Powder: For an oniony flavor sub out half the garlic for onion powder. Or rub the pork with a clove of garlic!
Mustard Powder: Ground oregano can be subbed for mustard powder if preferred.
Paprika: Smoked paprika lends an interesting twist to the flavor. Or change it up with cayenne for an extra kick.

If there’s no time for brining, just add one teaspoon of kosher salt to the rub!

How to Make Pork Chops

These delicious pork chops are made more flavorful by brining, seasoning, then broiling!

Pork Chop Brine:

Brining makes boneless or bone-in chops extra juicy and tender no matter how thick the meat is! Just two hours in the brine is all it takes!

Bring all the ingredients to a boil then cool completely (per recipe below).
Marinate the chops at least 30 minutes but up to two hours.
After the brining is complete, pat dry with a paper towel.

Pork Chop Rub:

Once brined, rub the chops with the spice mix below. Keep in mind that the brine has salt so I skip the salt in the rub. If you skip the brining, you’ll want to add some salt.

Tips for Perfect Chops

This recipe uses 3/4″ thick boneless chops, if your chops are thicker or thinner, the time will need to be adjusted.

The brine keeps these tender and adds flavor. If you skip the brine you will need to add salt to the rub.

Do not overcook! Use a meat thermometer to ensure the pork reaches the right temperature without overcooking.

Pork should reach 145°F, just like pork tenderloin, it’s ok if the chops are a little bit pink in the middle.

Tip: Choose pork chops uniform in size and thickness so they all cook at the same rate.

How Long to Bake Pork Chops

Depending on the side dish being baked with these pork chops you can alter the cooking times for the oven temperature.

But since the bake time will also depend on thickness, use a meat thermometer to test for doneness. Pork chops should be baked to an internal temp of 145°F.

450°F – bake 14-16 minutes
400°F – bake 17-19 minutes
375°F – bake 22-25 minutes
350°F – bake 35 minutes

I broil for the last 2 minutes to add a little color and seal in the juices!

Serve baked pork chops with garlic mashed potatoes, sauteed brussels sprouts, and a crisp, green salad! Top it all of with some homemade peach crisp for dessert.

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Juicy Baked Pork Chops

Brined, seasoned, and broiled this easy recipe results in perfectly juicy & tender pork chops!

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Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Marinating 30 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes

Servings 4 pork chops

Author Holly Nilsson

Equipment

Instant Read Thermometer

Ingredients 1x2x3x

▢4 boneless pork chops 3/4" thick

Rub

▢2 tablespoons brown sugar
▢½ teaspoon garlic powder
▢½ teaspoon mustard powder
▢½ teaspoon paprika

Brine

▢4 cups water
▢¼ cup kosher salt
▢2 tablespoons brown sugar
▢1 teaspoon peppercorns

Instructions

Combine brine ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Once sugar and salt are dissolved, remove from heat and cool completely.
Pour cooled brine over pork chops and refrigerate at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Remove pork chops from brine and dab dry with a paper towel.
If the pork has a fat cap on one side, cut slits into the fat.
Combine rub ingredients and rub over pork chops.
Bake 16 minutes. Turn oven to broil and broil the pork chops 2-4 minutes or until they reach 140°F.
Remove from the oven and let chops rest 5 minutes before serving (the temperature will continue to rise to 145°F).

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Notes

If you do not brine the pork chops, add 1 teaspoon kosher salt to the rub mixture.Thicker chops will need extra time while thinner chops will cook faster. Use a meat thermometer to test for doneness. Pork chops should be baked to an internal temp of 145°F.

4.93 from 194 votes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine American

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Are pork chops done at 160 degrees?

The National Pork Board recommends cooking pork chops, roasts, and tenderloin to an internal temperature between 145° F. (medium rare) and 160° F. (medium), followed by a 3 minute rest. Since large cuts increase approximately 10° F.

What temperature do you cook 1 inch pork chops?

The best way to keep your pork chops from drying out is to bake them at high temperature for a shorter amount of time. I bake my pork chops at 425° F. At this temperature, 1-inch thick boneless pork chops take between 15-20 minutes to cook.

Are pork chops done at 150 degrees?

It's important not to overcook pork because it can become tough and dry. When cooking, it's best to use a food thermometer to test for doneness. Most pork cuts should be cooked to an internal temperature of 150 degrees, where the meat is slightly pink on the inside.

Can you eat pork chops at 135 degrees?

Pork Chop Internal Temperatures for Safe Eating It's important to note that pork will continue to cook for a short time after it is removed from the heat. For this reason, you may want to remove cuts of pork from the heat source when the internal temperature has reached 135°F.