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Oven Roasted Cajun Honey-Butter Pork Chops

Oven Roasted Cajun Honey-Butter Pork Chops

Juicy, tender pork chops roasted in a baking dish, then finished with a honey-butter pour and a quick broil for that caramelized color.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 365
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2¼ teaspoon Slap Ya Mama Cajun Seasoning use 1½ teaspoon if salt-sensitive
  • 1½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¾ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¾ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1½ teaspoon brown sugar

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 425°F. Place a rack in the middle position.
  2. Pat chops very dry with paper towels (this helps browning and keeps the texture right).
  3. Rub chops with 1½ tablespoon oil. In a small bowl, mix: Slap Ya Mama, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and brown sugar. Season both sides evenly, pressing seasoning into the meat.
  4. Place chops in a baking dish in a single layer (snug is fine).
  5. Bone-in, about 1-inch: 14–18 minutes. Start checking a few minutes early. Ovens vary and pork dries out when overcooked.
  6. Remove dish from oven and rest chops 5 minutes.
  7. Stir together melted butter and honey. Pour the mixture over the chops (spoon it over the top so every chop gets coated).
  8. Move oven rack to upper-middle position. Broil on high for 1–2 minutes until the glaze bubbles and caramelizes. Watch closely to prevent burning. Serve immediately with pan juices drizzled over the top.

Notes

Storage & Meal Prep
Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
Freezer: Freeze in a sealed container for up to 2-3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
Reheat: Warm in a skillet over medium heat, in the microwave, or in a 350°F oven until heated through.