Description
Succulent sheet pan pork chops and potatoes bring hearty comfort to dinner tables with minimal cleanup. Rich flavors and crispy edges make this simple meal a weeknight winner you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 pork chops (bone-in or boneless)
Vegetables:
- 1.5 lbs (680 grams) Yukon Gold or red potatoes, diced
Seasonings and Oils:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Optional:
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
- Prepare a spacious sheet pan by lining it with parchment paper or aluminum foil, facilitating effortless cleanup.
- Thoroughly dry the pork chops using paper towels to enhance seasoning adhesion.
- Massage the pork chops with olive oil, ensuring complete coverage.
- Create a robust seasoning blend of garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper, generously coating both sides of the meat.
- Transfer diced potatoes to a mixing bowl and introduce olive oil, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Gently toss potatoes until each piece is uniformly glazed with herbs and oil.
- Strategically position pork chops in the center of the sheet pan, surrounding them with a single layer of potatoes to promote even roasting.
- Optional: Enhance potato decadence by drizzling melted butter across the surface.
- Slide the sheet pan into a preheated 400°F (200°C) oven, allowing 25-30 minutes of cooking time.
- Midway through cooking, carefully rotate pork chops to achieve consistent golden-brown coloration.
- Verify doneness by confirming pork chops reach 145°F (63°C) internally and potatoes exhibit a golden, tender texture.
- Allow pork chops a brief 3-5 minute resting period after removing from oven, then serve alongside the aromatic roasted potatoes.
Notes
- Ensure pork chops are at room temperature before cooking to promote even heating and juicier results.
- Pat meat completely dry to achieve perfect golden-brown exterior and help seasonings adhere effectively.
- Customize spice blend by experimenting with smoked paprika, herbs de Provence, or adding cayenne for extra kick.
- For gluten-free and low-carb variation, replace potatoes with cauliflower or turnips while maintaining identical cooking technique.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg