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 Leo1/29Pork 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 Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell3/29Basil-Cashew-Lime Vermicelli Bowls With Pork and Green Beans
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Kate Schmidt5/29BBQ Pork Chops with Herb-Butter Corn and Sweet Potatoes
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell7/29Hot Honey Pork Chops With Escarole and White Beans
Photo by Marcus Nilsson, Prop Styling by Amy Wilson, Food Styling by Frances Boswell10/29Sweet-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 Anderson11/29Sheet-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 Holmes12/29Fennel-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.
Photo by Alex Lau, Prop Styling by Amy Wilson, Food Styling by Susie Theodorou15/29Jalapeño-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 Horton16/29Sautéed 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 Boone17/29Mozzarella-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.
18/29Chinese-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 Yeh19/29Smothered 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 photography20/29Rosemary 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.
Photo by Carl Kravatz22/29Instant 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 Strangio23/29Citrus-Glazed Pork Chops With Watercress
Photo by Alex Lau, Prop Styling by Amy Wilson, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich28/29Grilled Pork Chops With Pineapple-Turmeric Glaze
