Oven-Baked Barbecue Pork Chops
Juicy, tender pork chops baked in a rich, smoky barbecue sauce with a hint of sweetness and tang. This easy oven method keeps them moist while building layers of bold flavor—perfect for a reliable, crowd-pleasing dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in pork chops 6-8 oz each, about 1 inch thick
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp brown sugar lightly packed
- cayenne pepper pinch, optional
- 3/4 cup barbecue sauce plus extra for serving
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar optional
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Pat pork chops dry with paper towels.
- Mix salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, and cayenne.
- Rub chops with olive oil and coat with spice mixture on both sides.
- Mix barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard.
- Place chops in dish, coat with half the sauce, and cover with foil.
- Bake covered for 15 minutes.
- Uncover, baste with more sauce, and bake 10–15 minutes more until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Add extra cayenne for heat or use a smoky-sweet BBQ sauce for deeper flavor. Bone-in chops stay juicier than boneless.