#HIDDEN VALLEY RANCH PACKET PORK CHOPS FULL#

Thicker pork chops tend to be more forgiving, even if they take a few extra minutes to cook. This recipe definitely works with any pork chops, but thin pork chops can be much more difficult to cook without becoming dry and overdone. It takes out the guesswork of knowing when your pork chops are done so you never again have to deal with dry, overcooked pork chops that nobody wants to eat. The baking time will be reduced slightly so watch to make sure they aren't overdone. In this case, I would season with salt and pepper, then sear in a hot pan with a tablespoon or two of olive oil, then dredge or sprinkle with the ranch seasoning and pop them into the oven. If you like to sear your pork chops to develop a crust before sticking them in the oven, you can definitely do that here. This will help them be extra juicy and delicious when you slice into them! Let the baked pork chops rest for 5 minutes once they are done to allow the juices to redistribute. The pork chops are done when they reach 145 degrees F in the thickest part, regardless of whether they are boneless or bone-in. Use a digital meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the pork chops.

That time might be a little more or a little less, depending on the thickness of your chops and whether they are boneless or bone-in. Depending on the thickness of your pork chops, they should take around 20 minutes to cook.

Arrange the pork chops on a baking sheet. Sprinkle both sides of the pork chops with the salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and ranch seasoning. Set the oven to 400 degrees F so it can heat up while you gather the other ingredients.

#HIDDEN VALLEY RANCH PACKET PORK CHOPS FULL#

Salt & pepper: Be sure to use coarse kosher salt instead of regular table salt here or the meat will likely be too salty.īe sure to see the recipe card for full ingredients and instructions.Smoked paprika: This is one of our favorite ingredients for adding a subtle smoky flavor, but regular paprika will work here too.Ranch seasoning: You can use a packet of the store bought Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning mix or 2 tablespoons of my homemade ranch seasoning mix.Those extra thick cut pork chops from Costco will take a few minutes longer even though they are boneless. If your pork chops are thicker or thinner, you might need to adjust your baking time up or down slightly. Pork chops: I used bone-in pork loin rib chops that were each about 1-inch thick.See the printable recipe card below for exact amounts and full instructions. It's just a handful of ingredients to make this easy ranch pork chops recipe. Save yourself time by seasoning the pork chops on the baking sheet so you have one less dish to wash. Pork chops taste awesome with the tangy, herby flavor of ranch seasoning to compliment them. Minimal ingredients but maximum flavor.So much easier than standing over the pork chops to carefully fry them in a pan! A high oven temp sears the outside of the pork chops while keeping the insides moist and tender.

Perfectly juicy chops without babysitting.

Honestly it feels a little like cheating to be able to pre these in under 5 minutes and stick them in the oven to bake while I make some of our favorite side dishes like creamy mashed potatoes and steamed or roasted veggies or a salad to go with it! But I won't tell if you don't. Using a different protein like juicy, lean pork chops is a great way to change up our regular dinner rotation and keep things from getting boring. And they are basically a zero-effort meal that I can throw together last minute as long as I have pork chops and ranch seasoning on hand. My family raves about these super flavorful zesty ranch pork chops. This easy bone-in pork chop recipe (or boneless, if that's what you have on hand) is sure to please! Baked Ranch Pork Chops are always juicy, tender, and ready in less than 30 minutes so you can get a wholesome, satisfying meal on the table quickly and can be made in the oven or air fryer.

Hidden valley ranch packet pork chops