Homemade Shake & Bake Pork Chops

February 28, 2022
Coated with a homemade version of classic Shake & Bake coating mix, Homemade Shake & Bake Pork Chops are easy to make, loaded with flavor, and sure to be a family hit. They're so good, they may just become your favorite baked pork chops recipe, especially for those busy weeknight meals.

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We can never have too many easy weeknight meal recipes, right? Well, these Homemade Shake & Bake Pork Chops are absolutely another recipe to add to that easy weeknight meal list. -- Because this one's a quick and easy one, for sure.

Simply mix up a homemade version of the classic Shake & Bake coating we all know and love, season and coat some pork chops, and pop them in the oven to bake. -- That's all it takes to bring this tasty dinner main dish together. 

You can have the Shake & Bake coating made in 10 minutes or less, and then it's just 30-35 minutes or so in the oven for the pork chops to bake. Not too bad for a weeknight! -- Or for anytime, for that matter.

Loaded with a blend of 9 spices and seasonings in the coating mix, these baked pork chops are also loaded with fabulous flavor. -- Which means they're sure to be a family hit.

Homemade Shake & Bake Pork Chops are absolutely another recipe to add to that easy weeknight meal list.

What's to Love About This Recipe?
  • The classic seasoned coating we love - The pork chops' homemade Shake & Bake coating is a great copycat of the classic texture and flavor we remember.
  • Family-favorite recipe - This one's loved by the kids and grown-ups alike.
  • Quick & easy to make - Measure, mix, and bake is all it takes. You can have the homemade Shake & Bake made in 10 minutes or less, and then it's just 30-35 minutes in the oven to bake.
  • Flavorful - Loaded with a blend of 9 spices and seasonings in the mix, these baked pork chops are also loaded with fabulous flavor.
  • You control what's in the mix - When you make your own Shake & Bake coating, you control (and know) exactly what's in it. Want to up the spice? -- No problem. Want to tone it down? -- No problem, either. Less salt? -- You got it!

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Homemade Shake & Bake Pork Chops Ingredients:

Homemade Shake & Bake Pork Chops are really easy to make, and are also loaded with fabulous flavor from the combination of spices in the coating. To whip up a batch, you'll need:

  • Pork Chops - Either bone-in or boneless pork chops work fine for this recipe. We recommend using regular-thickness pork chops, not thick-cut or thin pork chops, for the best result once baked.

  • Plain dried bread crumbs - Both store-bought and homemade plain bread crumbs work for this recipe. For ease and convenience, I use store-bought.

  • Canola or vegetable oil - Brings the coating components together and helps the coating adhere to the meat.

You'll also need the following seasonings:

  • Salt & pepper
  • Granulated garlic or garlic powder
  • Onion powder
  • Paprika
  • Dried parsley
  • Chili powder
  • Dried oregano
  • Dried thyme
  • Granulated sugar

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How to Make Homemade Shake & Bake Pork Chops:

Homemade Shake & Bake Pork Chops are quick and easy enough to be a go-to weeknight meal. Measure the coating ingredients, mix, and coat and bake the pork chops is all it takes. You can haven the homemade coating made in about 10 minutes or less, and then it's just 30-35 minutes or so in the oven to bake.

To get these pork chops started, first mix together the coating ingredients and place the coating in a gallon-sized ziploc bag.

Season the pork chops with salt and pepper. Then place 2 to 3 pieces of pork at a time in the bag with the coating mix.

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Seal the bag with some air in it to allow the meat room to move around and shake until the meat is thoroughly coated.

Pork Chop Coated in Homemade Shake & Bake Image

Place the coated pork chops on a foil-lined baking pan, arranging the pieces at least 1-inch apart.

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Pop the chops in the oven and bake them for about 30 to 35 minutes or so, until the pork chops are cooked through.

Then you're ready to serve them up for one deliciously easy dinner that's sure to be a hit with all!

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Recipe FAQs:
  • What type of pork chops are best to make Homemade Shake & Bake Pork Chops? - This Homemade Shake & Bake Pork Chops recipe can be prepared with either bone-in or boneless pork chops. We recommend using regular-thickness pork chops, not thick-cut or thin pork chops, for the best result once baked.

  • Can I use this homemade Shake & Bake recipe with chicken? - Absolutely, this homemade Shake & Bake recipe can be used for chicken. It's fabulous with boneless or bone-in chicken thighs, boneless or bone-in chicken breasts, chicken tenders, or to make homemade chicken nuggets. See our Homemade Shake & Bake Chicken Thighs post for detailed instructions.

  • Can I change the amounts of the spices, leave out the sugar, or use less salt? - One of the beauties of making your own homemade Shake & Bake is versatility! While we love the flavor of the recipe just as it is, changes can absolutely be made to suit personal taste and/or dietary needs.

  • When I use the Shake & Bake coating, do I need to season the pork chops themselves with salt and pepper? - We do recommend seasoning the pork chops themselves with salt and pepper. Even though the coating mix has salt and pepper in it, we find that also seasoning the pork chops with salt and pepper greatly enhances the end-result flavor.

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Main dish
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Yield: 6 servings
Homemade Shake & Bake Pork Chops

Homemade Shake & Bake Pork Chops

Coated with a homemade version of classic Shake & Bake coating mix, Homemade Shake & Bake Pork Chops are easy to make, loaded with flavor, and sure to be a family hit. They're so good, they may just become your favorite baked pork chops recipe, especially for those busy weeknight meals.
Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 35 MinTotal time: 50 Min

Ingredients

Pork Chops:
  • 6 bone-in pork chops OR about 1 & 1/2 to 2 lbs. boneless pork chops
Homemade Shake & Bake Coating:
  • 1 c. plain dried bread crumbs
  • 1 & 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 & 1/4 tsp. granulated garlic or garlic powder
  • 3/4 tsp. onion powder
  • 3/4 tsp. granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. paprika
  • 1/4 tsp. dried parsley
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp. oregano
  • 1/8 tsp. dried thyme
  • 1 & 1/2 T. canola or vegetable oil

Instructions

Prepare Shake & Bake coating:
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine bread crumbs and all seasonings (salt, granulated garlic, onion powder, sugar, paprika, parsley, pepper, chili powder, oregano, and thyme). Mix well.
  2. Slowly drizzle and whisk in canola oil until thoroughly combined.
Prepare and bake pork chops:
  1. Line a rimmed jelly-roll baking sheet with foil and spray foil very lightly with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Spoon prepared Shake & Bake coating into a gallon-sized ziploc bag.
  3. Season pork chops on both sides with a light sprinkling of salt and pepper.
  4. Place 2 to 3 pieces uncooked seasoned pork at a time in ziploc bag with coating mix. Seal bag with air in it to allow the meat room to move around. Shake until meat is thoroughly coated.
  5. Place coated pork chops on prepared baking pan, arranging pieces at least 1-inch apart.
  6. Bake bone-in pork chops at 375℉ for 35-45 minutes OR bake boneless pork chops at 400℉ for 25-30 minutes, until pork is cooked through.
TRACEY'S NOTES:
  1. The cooking times given in this recipe are for regular-thickness pork chops, not for thick-cut or thin pork chops. Using regular-thickness pork chops is recommended for the best result once baked.
  2. See our How to Make Homemade Shake & Bake post for instructions on making and storing larger batches of coating to have on hand.
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6 comments

  1. This looks really good. I love pork chops, and this seasoning mix sounds delicious. I'm pinning and will give them a try! Thanks so much for sharing at Thursday Favorite Things.

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  2. P.S. I will be featuring this post at the TFT party tomorrow. Thanks for sharing!

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  3. I remember when my mom made shake and bake pork chops. I loved them!! Pinned this. I happen to have some chops in the freezer I just bought. I think I will print that recipe right now!! Thanks for sharing at the What's for Dinner party. Hope your week has been amazing!

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  4. I tried this recipe today came out awesome change a few things didn’t add chili powder or dried parsley baked and then broiled for a few for a good crispy crunch

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