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Mustard Balsamic Pork Chops

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by: Joanna Cismaru
01.13.20
Updated: 02.28.20

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Mustard Balsamic Pork Chops only 5 minute prep time, 20 minute in the oven then on your dinner table! These pork chops couldn’t get any easier, they’re so delicious and tender, they simply melt in your mouth!

a platter with mustard balsamic pork chops garnished with parsley

Pork Chop Recipe

Although I’m not much of a pork fan, I must say that I love a perfectly cooked, perfectly tender pork chop. These pork chops have been one of my popular recipes here on the blog and that’s because of all the delicious flavor happening here.

I’m all about recipes that require very little prep time because we’re all super busy, I mean who’s got the time to slave in the kitchen for hours. These pork chops are baked in the oven with a delicious savory marinade with a touch of sweet from the balsamic vinegar. It really works!

Bone-on or Boneless Pork Chops?

I used boneless pork chops simply because they cook faster, however feel free to buy bone-on chops because they only take a few more minutes longer to cook.

Does Marinating Really Work?

That is the million dollar question. I’ve been asked this a lot and because of that I’ve done a little reading into it and based on that and all my cooking experience, I can honestly say that marinating really only adds flavor to the outside of the meat. It doesn’t really penetrate the meat to add more flavor, apparently that’s more of a myth than anything.

Having said that, I still like to marinate these pork chops for about an hour, plus this is great if you want to prep them the night before and when you come home from work the next day, all you need to do is pop them in the oven and you’ve got dinner.

One of our favourites, so moist and delicious, I’ve made this loads of times since discovery this recipe & its so simple.

pork chops marinating in a baking dish with mustard balsamic marinade

Ingredients

You only need a handful of ingredients to make these chops! Keep scrolling down to the recipe card for the correct amounts or click on ‘Jump To Recipe’ at the top of this post.

  • Pork Chops – as I said above either bone-on or boneless chops will work for this recipe.
  • Olive oil – use a good extra-virgin olive oil for that extra flavor.
  • Grainy mustard – I prefer using Dijon Wholegrain Mustard.
  • Balsamic vinegar – this is where the sweet factor comes into play.
  • Herbs – just a tbsp of some fresh rosemary or a tsp of the dried one. I also love to garnish with a little bit of fresh parsley.
  • Seasoning – salt and pepper to taste.

How To Cook Pork Chops

  1. Make the marinade: Whisk the olive oil, mustard, vinegar, rosemary, salt, pepper in a bowl until it begins to emulsify.
  2. Marinate the chops: Place the pork chops in a baking dish then pour the marinade over the chops and rub it all over them evenly, so they’re completely covered. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to overnight. You could prepare these the night before and bake them when you come home from work.
  3. Preheat your oven to 425 F degrees.
  4. Bake: Remove plastic wrap from casserole dish and bake them for about 20 to 30 minutes or until done.
a plate of pork chops garnished with parsley

What Temperature Is Pork Safe to Eat?

I know that a lot of you may have a fear of undercooked pork. While this was a major issue a few decades ago, standards for pork have increased immensely and these health risks aren’t much to worry about anymore. The standard for fully cooked and safe pork is now 145F. This is wonderful because at the old standard of 170F, pork ended up being incredibly dry and chewy.

I highly suggest getting yourself an instant read thermometer! You can use it with any type of meat, breads, oil, etc. It comes in handy almost every day for me. If you prefer cooking your pork more than 145F, that is totally okay. It’s your dinner after all!

How to Store

Store in an airtight container or ziploc bag. Make sure the pork chops have cooled down before storing them. They will last 3-4 days in the fridge or 2-3 months in the freezer. To reheat, you can either heat on the stovetop in a skillet over medium heat or in the oven at 375F.

Keep in mind that reheating cooked pork will cause it to dry out and it is best served fresh.

How To Serve

My favorite way to serve them is over creamy mashed potatoes. You can also try:

  • Polenta
  • White Beans with Bacon and Herbs
  • Italian Parmesan Roasted Potatoes
  • Old Fashioned Green Beans
  • Lemon Orzo with Asparagus
  • Macaroni Salad
mustard balsamic pork chops in a baking dish garnished with parsley

More Great Pork Recipes To Try:

  • Perfect Pork Tenderloin
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  • Creamy Sausage Mushroom Pasta
  • Pork Chops With Pistachio Salmuera
  • Mexican Pork Stew
  • Balsamic Pork Loin
  • Easy Oven Baked Pork Chops

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cooked mustard balsamic pork chops garnished with chopped parsley

Mustard Balsamic Pork Chops with Rosemary

4.44 from 408 votes
Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 20 mins
Marinating Time: 1 hr
Total: 1 hr 25 mins
Author: Joanna Cismaru
Serves: 6
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Mustard Balsamic Pork Chops only 5 minute prep time, 20 minute in the oven then on your dinner table! These pork chops couldn't get any easier, they're so delicious and tender, they simply melt in your mouth!

Ingredients

  • 6 pork chops
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp grainy mustard I used Dijon Wholegrain Mustard
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary coarsely chopped, or 1 tsp dry
  • salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions

  • Add all the ingredients (minus pork chops) to a bowl and whisk until the mixture begins to emulsify.
  • Add the pork chops to the same casserole dish you’ll use to bake them and pour the marinade over the pork chops. Make sure you rub all it all over them. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to overnight. You could prepare these the night before and bake them when you come home from work.
  • Preheat oven to 425 F degrees.
  • Remove plastic wrap from casserole dish and bake them for about 20 to 30 minutes or until done.

Recipe Notes

  1. All ovens are different, so you should start checking on your pork chops after 20 or 30 minutes to make sure they don’t get over done.
  2. The standard for fully cooked and safe pork is now 145F.
  3. Store in an airtight container or ziploc bag. Make sure the pork chops have cooled down before storing them. They will last 3-4 days in the fridge or 2-3 months in the freezer. To reheat, you can either heat on the stovetop in a skillet over medium heat or in the oven at 375F. Keep in mind that reheating cooked pork will cause it to dry out and it is best served fresh.
  4. Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 1pork chopCalories: 300kcal (15%)Carbohydrates: 2g (1%)Protein: 29g (58%)Fat: 19g (29%)Saturated Fat: 5g (31%)Cholesterol: 90mg (30%)Sodium: 124mg (5%)Potassium: 519mg (15%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 2g (2%)Calcium: 15mg (2%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
Course:Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine:American
Keyword:pork chops
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  1. Elizabeth says

    February 22, 2021 at 11:31 pm

    5 stars
    I only marinated for about 30 minutes due to time pressure, but the result was well received. I checked the pork chops at 15 minutes and again at 18, when they were almost done — I had fairly thin cuts from the grocery store. Next time I make this recipe, I will try to give it the overnight marinating treatment!

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  2. Neil P says

    December 1, 2020 at 1:50 pm

    Can you pan sear the chips before game finishing in the oven? I have oven safe tri clad.

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    • Joanna Cismaru says

      December 1, 2020 at 1:55 pm

      I’m assuming you mean the chops, and the answer is yeah, sure.

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