Baked Pork Chops with Italian Seasoning

Juicy bone-in pork chops coated in a savory blend of Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and paprika, then seared to golden perfection and baked until tender. The butter-rosemary basting creates an incredibly flavorful finish that pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.

⏱ Prep: 15 min ⏱ Cook: 20 min

Ingredients

2 large bs bone-in pork chops
2 tbsp olive oil
0.5 tsp ground black pepper
2 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp garlic powder
0.5 tsp paprika
1 tsp brown sugar
4 cup water
0.25 cup kosher salt
2 tbsp unsalted butter
3 clove garlic (smashed)
2 sprigs fresh rosemary

Instructions

Combine the water and kosher salt in a bowl. Stir until the salt dissolves completely. Submerge the pork chops in the brine and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Remove the pork chops from the brine and pat them completely dry with paper towels.
Combine the ground black pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, and brown sugar in a small bowl. Drizzle olive oil over the pork chops and rub to coat. Sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides and gently press it into the meat.
Let the seasoned pork chops sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Place the pork chops in the skillet and sear without moving for 2 to 3 minutes until a golden-brown crust forms. Flip and sear the other side for 2 minutes.
Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter, smashed garlic, and rosemary to the skillet. Once the butter melts, tilt the pan slightly and use a spoon to baste the pork chops with the melted butter for about 1 minute.
Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 8 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 140°F.
Remove from the oven and transfer the pork chops to a serving plate. Let rest for 5 minutes. Spoon the pan juices over the pork chops before serving.