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4-Ingredient Oven Pork Chops

4-ingredient pork chops baked in the oven with a sweet-savory honey-soy- garlic glaze that turns glossy and caramelized. This quick oven pork recipe keeps the chops juicy, seasoned simply, and ready for an easy weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting 3 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 430
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pork chops and glaze
  • 4 bone-in pork chops About 1 inch thick.
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 garlic cloves Minced.
  • 0.25 tsp salt To taste.
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper To taste.

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Prep
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup and better browning.
  2. Mix honey, soy sauce, and garlic until combined into a smooth glaze with a shiny, syrupy look.
  3. Season pork chops with salt and pepper on both sides so the surface browns evenly.
Bake
  1. Brush honey-soy mixture generously over each pork chop, covering the top for caramelized gloss.
  2. Bake 20–25 minutes at 400°F until the internal temperature reaches 145°F, flipping and re-basting halfway through for even glazing.
Finish
  1. Rest the pork chops 3 minutes so juices settle back into the meat, then serve immediately for best texture.

Notes

Pro tip: Use an instant-read thermometer to pull the pork at exactly 145°F so the glaze caramelizes without overcooking. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed container for up to 3 days; reheat gently in a 325°F oven until warm. Freezing is not recommended for best glaze texture. For a lower-sodium option, use reduced-sodium soy sauce while keeping the honey amount the same.