Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
3 lb

pork chops

thick

1 unit

onion

thinly sliced

1 unit

lemon

thinly sliced

0.5 cup

brown sugar

firmly packed

0.5 cup

ketchup

Step 1
~9 min

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 2
~9 min

Season pork chops with salt.

Step 3
~9 min

Place seasoned pork chops in a large baking dish.

Step 4
~9 min

Top each pork chop with a slice of onion.

Step 5
~9 min

Top each pork chop with a slice of lemon.

Step 6
~9 min

In a separate bowl, mix brown sugar and ketchup.

Step 7
~9 min

Spoon a couple of tablespoons of the brown sugar-ketchup mixture over each pork chop.

Step 8
~9 min

Cover the baking dish.

Step 9
~9 min

Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.

Step 10
~9 min

Remove the cover from the baking dish.

Step 11
~9 min

Bake for an additional 30 minutes, basting occasionally with the pan juices.

Key Technique: Basting

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For extra flavor, marinate the pork chops for at least 30 minutes before baking.

Adjust the amount of brown sugar and ketchup to your liking.

Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the brown sugar-ketchup mixture for a little heat.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Pork chops can be seasoned ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with mashed potatoes and a green vegetable.

Serve with rice and a side salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Mashed Potatoes
Green Beans

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Comfort food staple

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Family Dinners
Holiday Meals

Occasion Tags

Family Dinner
Weeknight Meal

Popularity Score

65/100

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