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43 Pork Chop Recipes for Easy, Impressive Dinners at Home
Ready to step away from thechicken breastsand pick up something else for dinner? Our best pork chop recipes will get you out of your cooking rut, revitalize yourweeknight dinner routine,andget you primed for grilling season. We have quick-and-easybaked pork chopsthat arecooked on a sheet panwith seasonal veg, glazed-and-juicy pork chops that get marinated overnight and grilled until charred and glistening, and few more ideas to get your started on thattender pork choptrain.
You’ll also find our favorite recipes for marinades, dressings, salsas, and more to get the most out of a pork chop dinner. And when you’re ready to move on from chops, these sauces work equally well with apork tenderloinor...okay, fine, a chicken breast. So grab ameat thermometerand start bookmarking.
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Photo & Food Styling by Joseph De Leo1/43
Pork Chops and Padrón Chiles en Escabèche
Juicy, thick cut pork chops get even better when paired with thisbright, 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.
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图片由亚历克斯·刘,贝雅特丽齐Chastk道具样式a, Food Styling by Lillian Chou2/43
Crispy Taiwanese Pork Cutlets
Flattening boneless pork loin chops with the dull edge of acleaveror heavy knife gives the surface an almost fluffy texture and helps the potato starch coating adhere. The final result: Beautifully crispy, golden-brown pork.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell3/43
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 easy, heartyone-pan dinner.
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Photo by Alex Lau, Prop Styling by Amy Wilson, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich4/43
Grilled Pork Chops with Pineapple-Turmeric Glaze
For this grilled pork chop recipe, don’t be afraid of getting a good char. It just means the sugars in the glaze are caramelizing (not that the meat is burning), resulting in deep, complex flavor. Serving a small bowl of the extra tangy-sweet-earthy sauce on the side is a good idea.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell5/43
Basil-Cashew-Lime Vermicelli Bowls With Pork and Green Beans
Briefly soaking cashews in hot water softens them enough that you can blend them into a creamy (and 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.
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Photo by Alex Lau, Prop Styling by Amy Wilson, Food Styling by Susie Theodorou6/43
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 grillfor 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.
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Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Lillian Chou7/43
Spicy Honey-Glazed Grilled Pork Chops With Peach Pico de Gallo
In this little number, the pork is glazed with honey that’s perfumed with smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, and more. The peach salsa is equal parts sweet, salty, sour, and spicy. It'sthe ideal summer dish.
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Photo by Alex Lau, Food Styling by Pearl Jones8/43
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—just one pan and bowl to clean.
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Photo by Alex Lau, Prop Styling by Emily Eisen, Food Styling by Susie Theodorou9/43
Grilled Pork Chops with Plums, Halloumi, and Lemon
Here, we pair juicy with juicy. Those plums get even more luscious when seared on the grill; a squeeze of grilled lemon brightens up the tender pork chops. Total time on the grill for this delicious recipe? About eight minutes for the meat and four for the fruit and cheese.
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Christina Holmes10/43
Flattened Pork Chops With Greens and Mustard Pan Sauce
Pounding the pork chops until they're thin means they need a total cook time of just 3 minutes per side. You'll make a pan sauce after the pork is cooked, then use it to dress peppery mustard greens.
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Photo by Nicole Franzen11/43
Your New Favorite Pork Chops
To get a crisp, brown exterior, this easy recipe instructs you to flip the chops after each minute of cooking. Check for doneness with aninstant-read thermometer. For the best pork chops, let the meat rest for at least five minutes before slicing into it.
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Photo by Marcus Nilsson, Prop Styling by Amy Wilson, Food Styling by Frances Boswell12/43
Sweet-and-Saucy Pork Chops
If you're wondering how to cook pork chops that truly impress, start with this recipe. Capers add a tangy note to keep everything in balance.
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Photo by Alex Lau13/43
Pork Chops with Radishes and Charred Scallions
A crisp, assertive salad of shaved radishes and parsley provides a refreshing counterpoint to these fennel-rubbed, fire-kissed pork chops.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Kate Schmidt14/43
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 makes use of the broiler to get those smoky, charred flavors on the table anytime you want them—and the prep time is minimal.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson16/43
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 recipe to try if it's your first time cooking pork chops at home; it also happens to be gluten-free.
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Photo by Alex Lau17/43
Vietnamese-Style Pork Chops with Fresh Herb Salad
A heavy-hitting marinade and a vibrant plum and herb salad transform pork rib chops into a great grilled meal.
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Christina Holmes18/43
Fennel-Crusted Pork Chops with Potatoes and Shallots
Get out yourcast-iron skilletand make this easy potato and pork chop combo that starts on the stovetop and finishes cooking in the oven.
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Peden + Munk19/43
Grilled Pork Chops with Peaches and Pole Beans
Yourgenius marinadesdon't have to be fancy: this quick Dijon-herb mixture comes primarily from pantry ingredients. If you can't find fresh marjoram, use oregano.
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Quentin Bacon20/43
Cider-Dijon Pork Chops with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Apples
When you want to show off your weeknight pork chop game, here's how: Use a tangy Dijon mustard sauce and bright tasting fennel.
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Photo by Gentl & Hyers21/43
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 it.
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Jody Horton22/43
Sautéed Pork Chops with Sweet Potato, Apples and Mustard Sauce
If you don't havewhole grain mustardin your pantry, do yourself (and these pork chops) a favor: go out and get some.
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Peden & Munk23/43
Pork Chops with Carrots and Toasted Buckwheat
Don't go overboard with accompaniments! Just use this killer side dish idea: citrus-tossed carrots and dill-tossed wheat berry salad.
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Photo by Peden + Munk24/43
Soy-Basted Pork Chops with Herbs and Jalapeños
Brush thin cuts of meat with a sweet and spicy marinade for a powerfully flavorfulgrilled dinnerthat's ready in less than 30 minutes.
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Hirsheimer & Hamilton25/43
Vietnamese Pork Chops
Remember to pat the pork chops dry before you sear them, but don’t throw out that marinade! Instead, pour the fish sauce, brown sugar, and vinegar mixture into a small pot and boil it down into a sauce.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell26/43
Easy Pork Chops With Pan-Glazed Veggies
Who needs a recipe? With this method, you’ll scour your fridge and pantry and use what you’ve got to make a pork chop dinner with a pan sauce that’s perfect for dressing whatever vegetables you found.
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Photo by Nicole Franzen27/43
Habanero-Marinated Pork Chops With Mustard Greens Slaw
This marinade packs sweet citrus flavor and extra spice into pork chops both before, and after, they hit the grill.
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Marcus Nilsson28/43
Grilled Fennel-Rubbed Triple-Cut Pork Chops
To get a true reading on the chops, make sure the thermometer isdead in the centerand not too close to the bones, where the temperature will be higher.
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Beall + Thomas photography29/43
Rosemary Pork Chops
Marinate pork chops in a mix of fresh rosemary, olive oil, red wine vinegar, and brown sugar, dredge in flour, then pan-fry.
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Photo by Andrew Purcell, prop styling by Sarah Cave, food styling by Rhoda Boone30/43
Mozzarella-Stuffed Pork Chops with Polenta and Tomatoes
Smoked mozzarella flavors these chops from the inside; an easy cherry tomato pan sauce and creamy polenta round things out.
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Photo by Alex Lau31/43
Pork Chops with Celery and Almond Salad
Instead of serving everyone individually, cook two giant pork chops (basted with thyme-and-garlic butter), then slice them up and serve family-style for an easy, elegant presentation.
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Ditte Isager32/43
Pan-Seared Pork Blade Chop
Starting the chop in a hot pan lets you get a good initial sear; lowering the heat gives you control while it cooks through.
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Photo by Gentl & Hyers33/43
Vietnamese Pork Chops with Pickled Watermelon
Pickled watermelon rind is a summer favorite, and it pairs wonderfully with the richness of thick grilled bone-in pork chops.
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Chris Morocco34/43
Pork Chops and Squash with Pumpkin Seed Vinaigrette
Fall dinnersdon't get much better than this simple pork recipe with tender roasted squash, crunchy pumpkin seeds, and garlicky cilantro vinaigrette.
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Hans Gissinger35/43
Pork Chops Yucatán-Style
Chops, meet avocado. The inspiration for this creamy-meets-crispy recipe comes from poc chuc, a grilled pork dish from Mexico's Yucatán region.
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Jake Chessum36/43
Pork Chops with Leeks in Mustard Sauce
In this comforting dish, thick pork chops meet fragrant leeks, brandy, bacon, and sage. A little mustard enhances the sauce's flavor, while crème fraîche adds richness.
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Romulo Yanes37/43
Pork Chops Saltimbocca with Sautéed Spinach
当你看到这个猪排是塞满了alty prosciutto, buttery Fontina, and aromatic sage, you know it’s gonna be a good one. Now all you need are some top tiermashed potatoes.
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Photo by Carl Kravatz38/43
Instant Pot Cinnamon-Apple Pork Chops
These pork chops are a fantastic way to take advantage of fall flavors. If you don’t keeppumpkin pie spicein your pantry, you can make your own—or, skip the spice mixture and add a second cinnamon stick to theInstant Pot.
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Lara Ferroni39/43
Grilled Rib Pork Chops with Sweet and Tangy Peach Relish
A 1-inch-thick rib pork chop is just right: big enough to take a commanding spot on the plate, but not a gut-buster. This recipe's simple brine takes only an hour and makes all the difference.
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Photo by Romulo Yanes40/43
Hoisin and Honey Glazed Pork Chops
Toss pork chops into abaking dish, pour on a sauce of hoisin, honey, ginger, Dijon, and more, scatter in some scallion batons, then slide the dish under the broiler until the meat is glazed and the herbs are charred. Easy peasy.
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Photo by Romulo Yanes41/43
Brandied-Peach Pork Chops
No brandy? Use rum or whiskey (rye is especially good) to deglaze the pan here. And if you want tomake your own peach preserves, even better.
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Photo by Alex Lau42/43
Hoisin-Glazed Pork Chops
Ahomemade riff on hoisinusing soy sauce, honey, vinegar,tahini, and Sriracha serves as both a marinade and a sauce to punch up these bone-in pork chops.
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Eric Wolfinger43/43
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.
ByThe Editors of Epicurious
ByZoe Denenberg
ByThe Editors of Epicurious
ByZoe Denenberg
ByThe Editors of Epicurious