Oven Baked Pork Chops

Ingredients

• 4 ½-¾ inch thick bone-in pork chops
• salt and pepper (to taste)
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) canola oil
• 1 tablespoon (12-13g) Creole seasoning
• 1½ teaspoons (1-2g) minced thyme
• 1 tablespoon (15g) minced garlic
• ½ tablespoon (8-9g) Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) Worcestershire sauce
• 2-3 tablespoons (25-30g) brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons (8-12g) parsley (for garnish)
• 1 pound (450g) potatoes, (cut into 1-inch cubes)
• 1 pound (450g) asparagus, (green beans, and/or carrots)

Steps

1. 1

   Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 400ºF (205℃). Line a baking or cookie sheet with foil or baking paper. Lightly oil a baking sheet or spray it with baking spray.

2. 2

   Thoroughly dry pork chops, then season them with salt and pepper. Set aside.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, combine Creole seasoning, minced thyme, garlic, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, and oil. Pour the mixture on the pork chops to marinate for about 30 minutes, then drain and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

4. 4

   In another bowl, season the potatoes with salt, oil, and Creole seasoning and arrange them next to the pork chops.

5. 5

   Place in the oven and roast until the pork is cooked through (18-22 minutes or an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part reads 145℉ (63℃).

6. 6

   If desired, broil for 2-3 minutes or until caramelized. Garnish with parsley (if desired) and serve.