Perfect Baked Pork Chops

Step 1

Place the pork chops between two pieces of plastic wrap.

Step 2

Very gently pound the covered pork chops using a rolling pin or the flat side of a meat mallet. The purpose is not to flatten them much but rather to tenderize them, so 4-5 gentle smacks will do.

Step 3

Rub the tenderized pork chops with the oil and the mustard.

Step 4

In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

Step 5

Rub the seasoning mixture all over the pork chops.

Step 6

Bake the coated pork chops until an instant thermometer inserted into the center reads 145 degrees F, about 12-15 minutes, or depending on the thickness, about 6 minutes per 1/2 inch of thickness.

Step 7

Turn the oven to broil.

Step 8

Broil the baked pork chops until browned, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 9

Transfer the baked pork chops out of the oven and allow them to bake for 5 minutes.

Step 10

Serve.