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4-Ingredient Oven Pork Chops

4-ingredient pork chops baked at 400°F with a sweet-savory honey-soy glaze for glossy, caramelized flavor. Juicy baked pork chops are seasoned simply, glazed generously, and finished at 145°F for reliable results.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
resting 3 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bone-in pork chops
  • 4 bone-in pork chops (1 inch thick) Choose 1-inch thick chops for even baking; pat dry so the glaze clings.
Honey soy glaze
  • 3 tbsp honey Helps create the caramelized, shiny glaze during baking.
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce Adds savory depth to balance the sweetness.
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Minced garlic dissolves into the glaze for even flavor.
Seasoning
  • 1 salt and pepper to taste Season both sides right before glazing for best flavor.

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Prep and preheat
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a sheet pan with foil for easy cleanup.
  2. Mix honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic until combined into a smooth, pourable glaze.
  3. Season the pork chops with salt and pepper on both sides so the flavor penetrates the meat.
Bake and glaze
  1. Brush the honey-soy mixture generously over each pork chop to coat the tops.
  2. Bake for 20 minutes, until the edges look beginning to caramelize and the glaze is shiny, then flip the pork chops.
  3. Bake 5–5 minutes more, basting with the remaining glaze each time, until the internal temperature reaches 145°F and the glaze is caramelized.
Rest and serve
  1. Rest the pork chops for 3 minutes, letting juices redistribute before serving.
  2. Serve immediately with any extra caramelized glaze from the sheet pan.

Notes

Pro tip: pat the pork chops dry so the honey-soy glaze adheres and caramelizes instead of sliding off. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days; reheat gently in a 300°F oven until warmed through. Freezing is not recommended due to texture changes from the glaze. For a lower-sugar swap, use a honey alternative or a reduced-sugar syrup in the same 3 tbsp amount.