Terre Haute-Inspired Baked Herb-Crusted Pork Chops

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-06 · Updated 2026-08-06

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Juicy pork chops coated in a savory herb crust and baked to perfection, reflecting regional flavors from Indiana. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, 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 4 American cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (about 1 inch thick, 6 oz each) bone-in pork chops
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp dried rosemary
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp garlic powder
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat dry 4 bone-in pork chops and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: In a small bowl, combine 1 tsp dried rosemary, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
Step 3: Brush 2 tbsp olive oil evenly over both sides of each pork chop, then press the herb and cheese mixture firmly onto both sides to create a crust.
Step 4: Place the pork chops on a baking sheet lined with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20-22 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 145°F and the crust is golden.
Step 5: Remove from oven and rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.