Baked BBQ Pork Chops
These Baked BBQ Pork Chops are juicy, tender, and coated in a sticky, caramelized barbecue glaze. Made with a simple brown sugar spice rub and your favorite barbecue sauce, they're an easy weeknight dinner that's ready in less than 30 minutes.
Servings: 4
Calories: 438kcal
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in pork chops about ¾-inch thick
- 1 tablespoon avocado or canola oil
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¾ cup barbecue sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a rimmed baking sheet or line it with parchment paper for easier cleanup.
- Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels. Drizzle with the oil and rub it evenly over both sides of each pork chop.
- In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, Kosher salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of the pork chops, gently pressing it into the meat to help it adhere.
- Arrange the pork chops on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12 minutes.
- Remove the pork chops from the oven and spoon about half of the barbecue sauce over the tops, spreading it all the way to the edges. Return to the oven and bake for 4 to 6 minutes, or until the pork chops register 140°–143°F in the thickest part.
- Remove the pork chops from the oven again and spoon the remaining barbecue sauce over the tops.
- Switch the oven to LOW BROIL and return the pork chops to the oven. Broil for 1 to 3 minutes, watching carefully, until the barbecue sauce is bubbling across the entire surface and has formed a sticky, caramelized glaze.
- Remove from the oven and allow the pork chops to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Their internal temperature will continue to rise as they rest.
Notes
- Cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of your pork chops. Begin checking the internal temperature early if they're thinner than ¾-inch.
- The final broil creates the signature thick, sticky barbecue glaze. Stay nearby and watch closely, as the sugars in the sauce can burn quickly.
- Use your favorite barbecue sauce. A thicker, sweeter sauce creates the richest glaze.
Nutrition
Calories: 438kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 1811mg | Potassium: 738mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 379IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2mg