Baked Lemon Pork Chops Recipe

Ingredients for Baked Lemon Pork Chops

• 4-6 pork chops (about 1 inch thick)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Black Pepper
• Cayenne Pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil (vegetable or canola)
• Lemons
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar

How to Make Baked Lemon Pork Chops

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a shallow dish, whisk together 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/2 cup all-purpose flour.
3. Dredge each pork chop in the flour mixture, ensuring it's fully coated.
4. Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil (vegetable or canola) in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the pork chops for 2-3 minutes per side.
5. Arrange the browned pork chops in an 8x8 inch baking dish. Top each pork chop with a thin lemon slice.
6. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup water, and 2 tablespoons brown sugar.
7. Pour the ketchup mixture evenly over the pork chops.
8. Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until the pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C). Add 1-2 tablespoons of water to the baking dish during the last 15 minutes of baking if the sauce becomes too thick.
9. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.