Baked Ranch Pork Chops

Baked Ranch Pork Chops - they are tender, juicy, and so easy to put together for a weeknight meal. With 5 simple ingredients, you can throw these in the oven and have a delicious meal in time for dinner.

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ingredients you'll need

• boneless, lean pork chops
• ranch seasoning mix
• salt
• pepper

how to make baked ranch pork chops

Detailed instructions and measurements are listed in the recipe card at the bottom of this page.

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• In a small bowl, mix together the ranch seasoning, salt, and pepper.
• Cover both sides of each pork chop in the seasoning mix.
• Bake the pork chops in the oven for 15-18 minutes (until the internal temperature reaches 145°F), flipping halfway through. DO NOT OVERCOOK!
• Remove from the oven and allow them to rest 5 minutes before slicing.

tips and tricks

• Don't over cook them! The key to a tender, juicy boneless pork chop is to not overcook them. You want to use an instant read meat thermometer and cook them only until 145°F. This is the meat thermometer I use.
• If you'd like a more caramelized exterior, you can do a quick flash of broil at the end of your cooking time. If you do this, be careful not to overcook them.

faqs

Do I need to use a specific brand of ranch seasoning? No. You can use whatever brand you prefer. I partial to Hidden Valley, because it's my favorite ranch flavor, but use whatever kind you like.

Can I use thinner/thicker pork chops? You can, but be careful on cooking time. I recommend staying with 1- 1 1/2". You'll need to adjust your cooking time to account for differing size.

Why are my pork chops tough? Why are my pork chops dry? One simple answer. You over cooked them. According to foodsafety.gov, fresh pork should reach an internal temperature of 145°F. Overcooking it will give you a tough, dry pork chop.

alterations for picky eaters

• Serve with ranch or ketchup for dipping. If cooked properly, your pork chop should rival that of any other tender, juicy meat, similar to chicken. Picky eaters will love it if cooked properly and given with their favorite dipping sauce.

alterations to lower calories or ww points

• No need to alter to lower calories. If made as written, it's the lowest points and calories you're going to get.

you may also like:

• Baked Chicken
• Slow Cooker Sweet Pulled Pork
• Lemon Pepper Chicken

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