Baked Martin-Inspired Vintage D-45 Herb-Crusted Pork Chops

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

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Juicy pork chops baked with a fragrant herb crust inspired by the classic Martin D-45 guitar craftsmanship era, combining rosemary, thyme, and garlic for earthy notes. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, fresh rosemary, fresh thyme for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 2 American cuisine 520 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 (about 1 inch thick, 12 oz each) bone-in pork chops
1 tbsp, finely chopped fresh rosemary
1 tbsp, finely chopped fresh thyme
3, minced garlic cloves
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp lemon zest

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a small bowl, combine 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme, 3 minced garlic cloves, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp lemon zest to form a fragrant herb paste.
Step 2: Pat dry 2 bone-in pork chops and rub the herb paste evenly over both sides of each chop.
Step 3: Place pork chops on a rimmed baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 20-22 minutes, flipping halfway, until internal temperature reaches 145°F and the herb crust is golden and aromatic.
Step 4: Remove chops from oven, rest for 5 minutes, then serve with pan juices spooned over.