29 Pork Chop Recipes That’ll Make You Want to Cook More Pork
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Our best pork chop recipes can get you out of a chicken-and-pasta cooking rut, starting with the tricks you need for juicy pork chops every time you make them. Sometimes we seek out thick-cut, bone-in pork chops, but we also have recipes that make quick work of the boneless chops you grabbed at the store. On the list below, you’ll find all of our favorites, as well as our go-to recipes for pork rubs and marinades, quick dressings, and flavorful salsas, which will help you get the most out of a pork chop dinner, whether you’re entertaining guests or just getting a weeknight meal on the table. And when you’re ready to move on from chops, these marinades and sauces work equally well with a pork tenderloin or...okay, fine, a chicken breast. So grab a meat thermometer and start saving recipes.
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- Photo & Food Styling by Joseph De Leo1/29
Pork Chops and Padrón Chiles en Escabèche
Juicy, thick-cut pork chops get even better when paired with this bright, tangy marinade full of pickled vegetables—which also makes an ideal condiment for the pan-seared and roasted meat. If you can’t find Padróns, shishito peppers work too. This is one of those pork chop recipes where everything’s in balance, and every element is packed with flavor.
- Photo by Aubrie Pick2/29
Chermoula Pork Chops With Labneh and Charred Shallots
Preserved lemon gives the garlicky chermoula here tons of bright, tangy personality. You’ll smear it on the pork as soon as it’s done in the oven.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell3/29
Basil-Cashew-Lime Vermicelli Bowls With Pork and Green Beans
Briefly soaking cashews in hot water softens them enough to blend them into a creamy, gorgeously green-hued basil-lime sauce for these rice noodles. Pile on strips of pan-seared boneless pork chops, add charred green beans, and dinner is served.
- Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Lillian Chou4/29
Spicy Honey-Glazed Grilled Pork Chops
In this little number, the pork is glazed with honey that’s perfumed with smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, and more. The peach salsa on top is equal parts sweet, salty, sour, and spicy.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Kate Schmidt5/29
BBQ Pork Chops with Herb-Butter Corn and Sweet Potatoes
You don’t have to fire up the grill to enjoy a taste of barbecue. This pork chop dinner uses the broiler to get those smoky, charred flavors on the table anytime you want them—and the prep time is minimal.
- Photo by Yen Wei and Ryan Chen6/29
Fried Pork Chop
Pounding out boneless pork loin chops until they’re about ½" thick means juicy pork chops need only a few minutes to fry.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell7/29
Hot Honey Pork Chops With Escarole and White Beans
The garlicky honey glaze for these pan-seared pork chops also forms the base of the sauce for the warm escarole-and–white bean salad in this hearty, easy dinner. The total time required? Just half an hour.
- Photo by Alex Lau, Food Styling by Pearl Jones9/29
Date Night Pork Chop
A honey-shellacked chop, a sharp Parmesan, endive, and apple salad to break through the porky richness, and—best news yet—there’s just one pan and bowl to clean.
- Photo by Marcus Nilsson, Prop Styling by Amy Wilson, Food Styling by Frances Boswell10/29
Sweet-and-Saucy Pork Chops
If you’re wondering how to cook pork chops that truly impress, start with this recipe from Chris Morocco. Capers add a tangy note that helps this dish pop.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson11/29
Sheet-Pan Curry Pork Chops and Sweet Potatoes
Roast halved sweet potatoes and spiced pork chops on one pan, then top with a lemony yogurt sauce, crispy radishes, and tart pomegranate seeds. This is a great no-stress method to try if it’s your first time cooking pork chops at home; it also happens to be one of our favorite gluten-free dinner recipes.
- Christina Holmes12/29
Fennel-Crusted Pork Chops With Potatoes and Shallots
Get out your cast-iron skillet and make this easy potato and pork chop combo that starts with a sear on the stovetop and finishes cooking in the oven.
- Quentin Bacon13/29
Cider-Dijon Pork Chops
When you want to show off your weeknight pork chop game, here’s how. Cook both sides of the pork until golden brown, then finish with a tangy Dijon mustard sauce. No additional side dishes are needed here; you'll roast some sweet potatoes and apples while you cook the pork.
- Photo by Gentl & Hyers14/29
Pork Chop With Apple and Celery Root Salad
Share one double-cut pork chop with the whole family and you get bigger, juicier slices of pork for everyone—plus, there’s less chance you’ll overcook the meat.
- Photo by Alex Lau, Prop Styling by Amy Wilson, Food Styling by Susie Theodorou15/29
Jalapeño-Marinated Grilled Pork Chops
Along with adding some extra smoky-char flavor to the dish, grilling the jalapeños mellows the spiciness of this pork chops recipe. If you want to up the heat, just leave the chiles raw. Prepare your grill for medium-high heat before you start, then add the pork chops and turn them every few minutes until cooked through. Pay more attention to temperature than cooking time: You want to take the chops off the grill when they reach an internal temperature of 145°F. Let them rest for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing.
- Jody Horton16/29
Sautéed Pork Chops With Sweet Potato, Apples, and Mustard Sauce
If you don’t have whole grain mustard in your pantry, do yourself a favor: go out and get some for this easy recipe.
- Photo by Andrew Purcell, prop styling by Sarah Cave, food styling by Rhoda Boone17/29
Mozzarella-Stuffed Pork Chops
Served with polenta and burst-tomato pan sauce, these savory smoked-mozzarella-stuffed chops are a surprisingly quick dinner option that’s ready in less than 30 minutes. If you don’t have quick-cooking polenta, set the coarser version cooking gently in your slow-cooker in the morning.
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Chinese-Barbecue-Style Pork Chops
Think sticky-savory char siu, but in individual pork chop servings. The hoisin and brown sugar marinade here is one to remember. Store leftovers in an airtight container; they’ll make fabulous additions to fried rice when you’re ready to reheat.
- Photograph by Emma Fishman, food styling by Micah Morton, prop styling by Stephanie Yeh19/29
Smothered Pork Chops in Potlikker Gravy
In this comfort food recipe from chef Carla Hall, juicy seared pork chops get smothered in a rich brown gravy made with richly meaty Country Ham Potlikker. Garnish with fresh thyme just before serving; you wouldn’t regret making a pile of mashed potatoes or some fluffy dinner rolls to soak up the sauce.
- Beall + Thomas photography20/29
Rosemary Pork Chops
Sometimes simple ingredients are all you need to make a crowd-pleasing dinner. Marinate pork chops in a mix of fresh rosemary, olive oil, red wine vinegar, and brown sugar, dredge in flour, then pan-fry. Serve with a crisp salad and follow with a slice of this French yogurt cake.
- Romulo Yanes21/29
Pork Chops Saltimbocca
You’ll slice open these chops to fill with chopped fresh sage, Italian Fontina, and velvety prosciutto, then nestle onto a bed of sautéed spinach.
- Photo by Carl Kravatz22/29
Instant Pot Cinnamon-Apple Pork Chops
If you don’t keep pumpkin pie spice in your pantry, make your own—or skip the spice mixture and add a second cinnamon stick to the Instant Pot. Once you taste these, you might never return to your standard baked pork chops.
- Photograph by Jenny Huang, food styling by Tyna Hoang, prop styling by Sophie Strangio23/29
Citrus-Glazed Pork Chops With Watercress
A little brown sugar on these pork chops gives each side a perfectly caramelized brown crust. Charring some citrus wedges supercharges the juicy, savory-sweet sauce. Just try and show us a more thrilling chicken recipe.
- Lara Ferroni24/29
Grilled Rib Pork Chops With Peach Relish
These grilled pork chops are brined for an hour before they hit the grates. If you’re a winter griller, make the tangy peach relish using frozen sliced peaches.
- Photograph by Isa Zapata25/29
Cheesy Pork Chop Rice
Layer fried rice, strips of boneless pork chop, and a punched-up tomato sauce into a baking dish, then warm under a blanket of melty cheese.
- Ditte Isager26/29
Pan-Seared Pork Blade Chop
Not sure how to cook a big pork blade chop? This recipe will guide you through the process. You can start marinating a day in advance.
- Photo by Romulo Yanes27/29
Brandied-Peach Pork Chops
No brandy? Use rum or whiskey (rye is especially good) to deglaze the skillet after cooking the pan-fried pork chops here.
- Photo by Alex Lau, Prop Styling by Amy Wilson, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich28/29
Grilled Pork Chops With Pineapple-Turmeric Glaze
Don’t be afraid of a good char when making this recipe for grilled pork chops. It just means the sugars in the glaze are caramelizing (not that the meat is burning), resulting in a deep, complex flavor. Serve more of the tangy-sweet-earthy sauce in a small bowl on the side.
- Eric Wolfinger29/29
Grilled Pork Chops With Sweet Lemongrass Marinade
These pork chops are marinated with chopped lemongrass, sugar, minced garlic, fish sauce, Thai chile, and black pepper, then grilled over high heat for one minute on each side before moving to the cooler part of the grill to finish cooking. It’s one of our most flavorful pork chop recipes.
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