Frozen Oven Baked Pork Chops

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What if you planned to serve pork chops for dinner but forgot to remove them from the freezer to defrost? No problem just follow the steps below to cook your frozen pork chops in the oven.

Prep Time5

Cook Time40

Additional Time5

Total Time5

Course: Pork Recipes

Cuisine: American

Servings: Servings

Calories: 298kcal

Author: Erica Schramek

Equipment

small bowl
oven-safe baking dish
instant thermometer

Ingredients

1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 pork chops

Instructions

Move the oven rack to the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. A low oven temperature is best to avoid burning the outside of the pork chop before the interior is fully cooked.
In a small bowl, whisk together the 1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar, 2 teaspoons paprika, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon ground mustard, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon chili powder, and ½ teaspoon ground black pepper.
Rub your preferred 2 tablespoons olive oil over the 4 pork chops, and then sprinkle the seasoning mix over the pork chops coating both sides.
Place the pork chops in a single layer in an oven-safe casserole or baking dish.
Bake the pork chops for 35 to 40 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit. Use an instant-read thermometer to check the temperature.
Allow the pork chops to rest for 3-5 minutes, before serving.

Notes

Storage

Let the pork chops cool to room temperature before storing. Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to four days.
To reheat the pork chops, place them in an oven-safe dish and cover the dish with aluminum foil. Bake them in a 300-degree Fahrenheit oven until heated through, about 10 to 12 minutes.
The pork can also be reheated in the microwave. Microwave the pork in 30-second intervals until heated through.

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