Oven Baked Pork Loin Chops

This is a very simple recipe to cook perfect Pork Loin chops. I prefer a chop cut out of a loin as it tends to be a more tender and juicier cut. (I suppose it technically is a loin steak rather than a chop but I am not concerned with formalities) You may purchase a whole pork loin for a reasonable price and cut chops to your desired thickness, or purchase them already cut. It is just personal preference.

I prefer to Oven bake if I need to feed a crowd, as it allows an entire batch to be done at once with even consistency. The meat comes out juicy and the tiny bit of fat on the outside crisps up and renders into the meat. Yum!

You will need:

• Pork Loin Chops (or steaks) cut into 1/2″ thickness
• Onion Powder
• Garlic Powder
• Ground dried Sage
• Salt and Pepper

First, preheat oven to 375F.

Then season both sides with Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Sage, Salt and Pepper. Place on a greased rack over a baking sheet (I like to line my baking sheet with foil to catch the drippings).

Bake at 375F for 30-40 minutes or until internal temperature reads 145F.

Remove from oven and allow to rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.

I prefer a little gravy over mine (Because gravy makes EVERYTHING better), so I collect the pan drippings and place in a saucepan on medium heat. Add 3 Tablespoons Flour, and whisk until golden brown in color. Slowly add 2 cups of Broth and simmer until desired thickness. Be sure to whisk the whole time.

Serve with mashed potatoes or your favorite side dish. I always pull a jar of my Freezer Applesauce https://itsasavagelife.com/freezer-applesauce/ out to enjoy, as growing up we always had applesauce with Pork Chops. Nostalgia always gets the best of me.