Description
These Baked Honey Mustard Pork Chops are a delicious and easy-to-make dinner option featuring tender pork chops coated in a sweet and tangy honey mustard sauce, then baked to juicy perfection. Perfect for a weeknight meal, they pair wonderfully with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a fresh green salad.
Ingredients
Scale
Pork Chops and Seasonings
- 4 boneless pork chops, about 1 inch thick
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Honey Mustard Sauce
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the pork chops evenly.
- Season Pork Chops: Season both sides of the pork chops with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika to add a flavorful base.
- Make Honey Mustard Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and thyme until well combined to create a sweet and tangy sauce.
- Coat and Arrange: Place the seasoned pork chops in a baking dish and brush each chop generously with the prepared honey mustard sauce.
- Bake: Bake the pork chops uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C), basting once halfway through cooking with the remaining sauce to keep them moist and flavorful.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the pork chops from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes to retain their juices before serving with any remaining sauce spooned over the top.
Notes
- Bone-in pork chops can be used; increase baking time to 30-35 minutes to ensure they are cooked through.
- Pair these pork chops with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a fresh green salad for a well-rounded meal.
