Baking pork chops at 0 degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit) is not a practical or safe cooking temperature. This temperature is essentially at the freezing point of water, where the meat would not cook but remain frozen or thaw very slowly. For proper baking, pork chops need to be cooked at much higher temperatures, typically ranging from 350°F (175°C) to 425°F (220°C). At these temperatures, baking times vary based on thickness and whether the chops are bone-in or boneless but generally range from about:
- 15 to 30 minutes, depending on thickness and oven temperature,
- With an internal temperature reaching at least 145°F (63°C) for safe consumption,
- Followed by a resting period of about 3 to 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
Baking pork chops at 0°C would neither cook nor make them safe to eat; it is only suitable for storage or freezing.
