How to Know How Long it Takes to Bake Pork Chops
There is a lot of fear involved in making baked pork chops. "How long does it take to bake pork chops?" "How do I know they are safe?" Although, the diseases associated with undercooked pork have decreased dramatically due to better health standards, there are good answers to these question. Read more to learn how long to cook pork chops. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Cook Pork Chops - Heat the oven to 300 degrees. Cook for 30-40 minutes. Next, you need to account for discrepancies in oven temperature and make sure your pork chops are done.
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Check the Temperature - If you have a meat thermometer, cook to an internal temperature of 140 degrees. Most cookbooks are outdated in recommending 165-170, it is completely safe and much tastier at 140.
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Check the Color - contrary to popular belief, it is ok for pork chops to have a little bit of pink. It is done if the internal color is white with traces of pink in the center.
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Check the Juices - If your juice is running clear. Congratulations you your pork chops are done.
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Tips & Warnings
Enjoy your pork chops!
Resources
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Comments
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BellaCasa
Feb 15, 2009
I will have to try these tips next time, thanks! 5*
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Toby Lee Spiegel
Feb 15, 2009
Great tips. I'll remember them next time I bake pork chops.
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Wasatch
Feb 14, 2009
I don't usually bake them. I often grill but I will try baking them.
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Elander Guthrie
Feb 09, 2009
Great advice. With modern pig feed, trichinosis has almost entirely been eradicated, and pork is so much better when it's a bit rare.
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Anneliese Hinds
Feb 09, 2009
Thanks, my husband is always asking if they are done enough. I'm printing this for him.
