Description
Succulent garlic parmesan pork chops bring Italian-inspired elegance to home cooking. Crisp herb coating and rich cheese create irresistible flavors you will crave with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 pork chops
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Calibrate oven temperature to 375F (190C) for optimal roasting conditions.
- Amalgamate finely minced garlic, grated Parmesan, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a compact mixing vessel.
- Massage pork chops with a thin layer of olive oil, ensuring complete surface coverage.
- Generously distribute the aromatic herb-cheese blend across all sides of the meat, pressing gently to help seasonings adhere.
- Position seasoned pork chops in a ceramic or glass baking dish, arranging them without overcrowding to promote even heat circulation.
- Transfer dish to preheated oven and roast for approximately 20-25 minutes, monitoring internal meat temperature until it precisely reaches 145F (63C).
- Remove from oven and allow meat to rest undisturbed for 5 minutes, enabling juices to redistribute and ensuring maximum tenderness.
- Optional: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley as a vibrant garnish to enhance visual appeal and add a subtle herbaceous note before serving.
Notes
- Select bone-in pork chops for extra flavor and juiciness, ensuring they are similar in thickness for even cooking.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese instead of pre-packaged for a more robust and authentic taste.
- Let pork chops sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before seasoning to promote more even cooking and prevent dryness.
- Swap regular salt with herb-infused or smoked salt to add an extra layer of complexity to the dish’s flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 368 kcal
- Sugar: 0.3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg