Easy Ranch Pork Chops And Potatoes Recipe
These Ranch Pork Chops are a favorite recipe in my house and on the blog. It’s an easy dinner, full of delicious flavor and made all on one sheet pan. The great thing about this recipe is that you don’t require a lot of ingredients, or a trip to the grocery store to pick up some special ingredients. Chances are you already have everything you need.
What Is A Sheet Pan Dinner?
Sheet pan dinners are super simple, all you have to do is season your meat and potatoes, set it and forget it. You all know my love for one pot dinners and that extends to sheet pan dinners. You’re going to be able to develop so much flavor cooking both of these at the same time on the same pan, which is what we’re trying to achieve with this dish. Seriously guys, dinner never got easier than with these chops.
Olive oil – We want a neutral tasting oil to drizzle over our meat and potatoes. Ranch – You’ll need ranch dressing mix in this recipe, believe me it will deliver a flavor bomb. You can use store-bought or make your own, using my simple recipe here. Spices – Smoked paprika, dry oregano, and black pepper are my spices of choice, but feel free to use your favorite. Pork – We’re using pork chops today. Either boneless or bone in will work. Potatoes – We’re roasting up baby potatoes today, regular sized potatoes won’t roast up as quickly or as well, just make sure to cut them in equal pieces. Parsley – It wouldn’t be a Jo Cooks recipe without this herb sprinkled generously on top!
Sheet pan dinners are the best invention ever! It’s like a one-pot meal made in the oven. With this ranch pork chops recipe, once the chops and potatoes are seasoned it takes just 30 minutes to roast and have dinner on the table!
Preheat The Oven And Prep The Pan
To begin, you need to preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) so that it is hot and ready to go for your chops and potatoes. Then spray a sheet pan with nonstick cooking spray.
Prep The Chops And Potatoes
Before seasoning, you need to prep the pork and potatoes. So lay them on the prepared baking sheet evenly spaced apart. Now, drizzle the chops and potatoes with olive oil and toss them well to fully coat. You can also do this in a bowl, but if you don’t want to dirty a bowl you can do it all on the sheet pan.
Make The Rub And Season
To make the rub, combine the ranch seasoning mix, smoked paprika, oregano, and black pepper in a small bowl. Now, rub the mixture evenly over the chops and potatoes. Also, the rub is already pretty salty so I don’t add extra salt, but you can if you like. As you can see I did mine in a bowl, but not necessary.
Roast The Pork And Potatoes
Now that everything is perfectly seasoned, it’s time to roast! So pop the sheet pan into the preheated oven and bake the chops and potatoes for about 30 minutes or until the pork is fully cooked and the potatoes are fork tender. Note, this is the average time this dish takes to cook. All ovens vary, so some may roast the pork faster and others slower. In terms of food safety, pork is considered done when the internal temperature of the meat shows that it has reached 145°F (63°C) when you check it using a meat thermometer.
Serve
When the sheet pan dinner is finished cooking, transfer the chops and potatoes to your favorite dish. Then garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately to enjoy!
What To Serve With Ranch Pork Chops
If you’re not a meat and potatoes type, there’s plenty of other delicious side dishes you can try with these chops! I personally love a nice fresh salad on the side, but if you’re looking for something a little special, try these:
Roasted Veggies Creamy Polenta Mexican Street Corn Salad Mediterranean Couscous Salad Brandy Glazed Carrots
And of course, I can’t write a post about a savory meat dish and not recommend my world famous creamy Mashed Potatoes!
Other Ways To Cook
Grill
You can easily make this recipe on the grill! Just cook your chops till they naturally release from the grill, around 4 minutes each side. The potatoes can be wrapped in a little packet made of aluminum foil and cooked for around 20 – 25 minutes.
Storing Leftovers
You can store this dish in a shallow airtight container or wrapped in aluminum foil to ensure it lasts in your fridge for 3 – 4 days. These pork chops can be stored in the same way in the freezer for 2 – 3 months. When ready to eat just allow the chops to thaw in the fridge before warming in the oven.
Other Delicious Pork Chop Recipes To Try
Pan Seared Pork Chops with Gravy Pork Chops with Pistachio Salmuera Mustard Balsamic Pork Chops with Rosemary Apple Bacon and Blue Cheese Stuffed Pork Chops Korean Style Pork Chops Easy Oven Baked Pork Chops Creamy Ranch Pork Chops
