How Long To Cook Pork Chop In The Oven

We usually cook pork chops in the oven for about 30-45 minutes at 350°, and in the air fryer for about 20-30 minutes at the same temperature. However, this depends on the temperature, the thickness of the chops, and whether you use foil or not. We have attempted to cover as much information as possible in this post to help you learn about pork chop cooking time.

How Long To Bake Pork Chops In The Oven

Baking pork chops in the oven will take between 20-45 min. The time will vary depending on many factors such as the temperature you use, the thickness of the pork chops, whether they are boneless or bone-in, covered with foil or not, and much more. As a rule of thumb, you will always bake pork chops for between 20 and 40 minutes regardless of the factors.

I gave a quick answer to the question, but let's dig deeper and learn more about it.

How Long To Bake Pork Chops In Air Fryer

Pork chops will need approximately 15 to 30 minutes to bake in an Air fryer, no matter what size they are. For example, boneless pork chops 1 inch thick will take about 15 to 20 minutes to bake in the air fryer at 350°F. One thing I recommend is to cover your pork chops with aluminum foil when baking them in the fryer or you will end up with dry chops.

You should soak pork chops in brine for about 3 hours before baking them uncovered in an air fryer. This soak allows the chops to absorb moisture and flavor. Start checking the internal temperature of the chops 5 minutes before the recommended baking time to avoid overcooking or drying out. Continue checking the temperature every 2 minutes until the chops are cooked through.

How Long To Bake Pork Chop Bone-In

Baking bone-in pork chops will always take longer than boneless chops, usually 35 minutes to 45 minutes at 350°F. For example, a 1-inch thick bone-in pork chop will take about 40 to 45 minutes at 350°F. In general, bone-in pork chops need to be baked for 10% to 20% longer than boneless chops.

How To Know Pork Chops Are Done

You will be able to tell that the pork chops are cooked once the internal temperature reaches between 145°F and 165°F. Make sure to check the temperature in the thicker part of the chops.

The internal temperature must be checked before 5 minutes of the recommended baking time because this is only an approximate time, you cannot know the exact baking time.

How To Tell If Pork Chops Is Done Without a Thermometer

In the absence of a meat thermometer, what can you do?

The firmness of the pork chop can also be used as a measure of doneness.

You want your chops to be firm but not too hard or leather-like. Too hard means tough and dry meat. Look out for soft spots in the middle, and extremely hard means well done.

I learned a fun trick that helped me determine how firm the meat was. For beginners like me, this was essential information.

1. Touch the meaty area under your thumb on your left hand. It will feel like raw meat.
2. When you press the pad under your thumb and first finger together, you'll notice that the meat is more cooked for each finger. 
3. Finger 1 is rare, finger 2 is medium-rare, finger 3 is medium well, and finger 4 is well done.
4. Comparing with your meat is easy!

Before you cut into your meat, measure the firmness or use a thermometer to check for any juices!

How Long To Bake Pork Chops At 350

Baking pork chops in the oven at 350°F, uncovered will take 20 to 30 min, and it will take 18 to 25 mint if you bake pork chops covered with aluminum foil. Bake until the internal temperature on an instant-read thermometer is at 145°F.

When baking pork chops in the air fryer, it takes about 15 to 20 minutes uncovered and about 15 minutes covered.

How Long To Bake Pork Chops At 400

If you are using boneless pork chops, preheat the oven to 400°F and bake for 25 minutes. For chops with bone-in and about one inch thick, it will take 27 to 30 minutes to cook thoroughly.

How Long To Bake Pork Chop At 425

Pork chops with bone-in, about one-inch thick, should be baked at 425°F for 20 minutes. Pork that has been cooked should have an internal temperature of 145°F (62°C). Approximately 1-inch thick boneless pork chops should be baked for 18 minutes at 425°F. Cut a slit into the middle of the pork if you don't have a thermometer.

Baked Pork Chops Ingredients

• 4 boneless pork chops, about 1" thick

For The Rub

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon mustard powder
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ½ ground black pepper

For The Brine

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

How To Bake Pork Chop at 400

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. In a saucepan, combine the brine ingredients and bring to a boil. Remove the saucepan from the heat once the sugar and salt have dissolved.
3. After the brine has cooled, pour over the pork chops, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
4. Put the pork chops in a paper towel and dab them dry after removing them from the brine.
5. You should cut slits in the fat cap if your pork has one.
6. Mix ingredients for the rub and apply to the pork chops.
7. Bake for 20 minutes at 400 degrees. 
8. The pork chops should be broiler for 2-4 minutes, or until they reach 140°F.
9. Allow the chops to rest for 5 minutes before serving (the temperature will reach 145°F during this time).

How Long To Bake Pork Chops From Frozen

Pork chops from frozen can be cooked in the oven at 350°F for about 40 minutes to 45 minutes without defrosting. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place frozen pork chops in a greased baking pan. Pour some brine made of melted butter, lemon juice, vinegar, and any flavor you like. Place the frozen pork chops in the oven and bake for 40 to 45 min or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.

The pork chops can also be browned in a skillet after cooking to get an amazing golden brown color and a crispy texture. Just heat 2 tbsp of vegetable oil in a skillet over high heat, and brown the chops for 1 min each side.

How Long Does It Take To Cook Frozen Pork Chops In An Air Fryer?

Baking frozen pork chops in the air fryer will take about 10 to 15 min at 400°F. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Spray some oil in the air fryer basket and over the frozen pork chops to avoid sticking. Bake for 10 to 15 min or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F. Make sure you leave some space between the chops and don't overcrowd the basket.

Baked Pork Chops Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1 pork chop

• Calories: 234
• Carbohydrates: 6g,
• Protein: 29g
• Fat: 9g
• Saturated Fat: 3g
• Cholesterol: 90mg
• Sodium: 66mg
• Potassium: 500mg
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 6g
• Vitamin A: 123IU
• Calcium: 14mg
• Iron: 1mg

How Long To Bake Pork Chop

Author: Emily Hill Cooking Method:Baking Cuisine:American Courses:Dinner

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 15 minutesCook time: 20 minutesRest time: 30 minutesTotal time:1 hour 5 minutesServings:4 Pork ChopsCalories:234 kcal Best Season:Available

Description

How Long To Bake Pork Chop

Ingredients

• 4 boneless pork chops, about 1" thick

For The Rub

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon mustard powder
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ½ ground black pepper

For The Brine

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

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. In a saucepan, combine the brine ingredients and bring to a boil. Remove the saucepan from the heat once the sugar and salt have dissolved.
3. After the brine has cooled, pour over the pork chops, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
4. Put the pork chops in a paper towel and dab them dry after removing them from the brine.
5. You should cut slits in the fat cap if your pork has one.
6. Mix ingredients for the rub and apply to the pork chops.
7. Bake for 16 minutes at 400 degrees. 
8. The pork chops should be broiler for 2-4 minutes, or until they reach 140°F.
9. Allow the chops to rest for 5 minutes before serving (the temperature will reach 145°F during this time).

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