Easiest Delicious Oven Baked BBQ Pork Chops
These pork chops are seasoned with garlic, onion, smoky paprika, cumin, and a touch of ginger and cinnamon, then seared to a crispy, caramelized crust. A layer of BBQ sauce gives them a glossy, sticky finish. The result is juicy, tender chops with rich BBQ flavor and a perfect sweet-heat balance. This simple yet heartwarming dish is full of flavor and sure to become a favorite. Simple, delicious, and irresistibly good!
Ingredients
2 lb (900 g) pork loin or sirloin chops
1 tbsp olive oil (15 ml)
½ tsp ginger powder
1 tsp fine Himalayan pink salt
Fresh ground black pepper
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp ground cumin
½ tsp chili powder
½ tsp granulated sugar
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
¾ cup (180 ml) BBQ saucebrushing
Step-by-Step Instructions
Preheat & Prep (5 min)
① Heat oven to 400°F / 205°C.
②Pat chops very dry with paper towels (dry surface = better browning).
③In a small bowl, mix the BBQ seasoning thoroughly.
④Drizzle chops with about ½ tsp of the olive oil, rub to lightly coat; sprinkle the BBQ seasoning evenly on all sides. Let sit at room temp 10 minutes while you heat the pan.
Sear (3–4 min).
①Heat a large oven-safe skillet (cast iron ideal) over medium-high until hot.
②Add remaining olive oil; when it shimmers, lay in the chops without crowding.
③Sear 2 minutes on the first side (don’t move them). Flip and sear 1–2 minutes on the second side until you see a deep golden crust.
First Brush & Oven Finish (6–10 min).
①Turn off the burner. Brush the tops of the chops generously with BBQ sauce.
②Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast 6–10 minutes (thickness dependent) until the center hits 138–140°F / 59–60°C on an instant-read thermometer.
Final Glaze & Rest (5 min).
①Remove from oven; brush again with BBQ sauce (light but even coat).
②Transfer chops to a warm plate; rest 5 minutes (carryover brings them to 145°F / 63°C).
Add a small brush of warmed BBQ sauce at the table if you like. Slice near the bone (if bone-in) and serve immediately.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Preheat & Prep (5 min)
① Heat oven to 400°F / 205°C.
②Pat chops very dry with paper towels (dry surface = better browning).
③In a small bowl, mix the BBQ seasoning thoroughly.
④Drizzle chops with about ½ tsp of the olive oil, rub to lightly coat; sprinkle the BBQ seasoning evenly on all sides. Let sit at room temp 10 minutes while you heat the pan.
Sear (3–4 min).
① Heat a large oven-safe skillet (cast iron ideal) over medium-high until hot.
②Add remaining olive oil; when it shimmers, lay in the chops without crowding.
③Sear 2 minutes on the first side (don’t move them). Flip and sear 1–2 minutes on the second side until you see a deep golden crust.
First Brush & Oven Finish (6–10 min).
① Turn off the burner. Brush the tops of the chops generously with BBQ sauce.
② Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast 6–10 minutes (thickness dependent) until the center hits 138–140°F / 59–60°C on an instant-read thermometer.
Final Glaze & Rest (5 min).
① Remove from oven; brush again with BBQ sauce (light but even coat).
② Transfer chops to a warm plate; rest 5 minutes (carryover brings them to 145°F / 63°C).
Add a small brush of warmed BBQ sauce at the table if you like. Slice near the bone (if bone-in) and serve immediately.
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