Pork chop recipes – Pork chops are an easy and delicious dinner recipe your whole family will love. It takes minutes to prep and you end up with juicy pork chops smothered in a creamy sauce, charbroiled to perfection, or even cooked in the Instant Pot. From baked pork chops and grilled pork chops recipes to skillet pork chops and even slow cooker pork chops, these are simply the best pork chop recipes you’ll ever make!
Creamy Mushroom Pork Chops Recipe
These creamy mushroom pork chops are seared until golden, then simmered in a garlic and herb cream sauce for an easy 20-minute dinner.
Creamy Garlic Pork Chops
This creamy garlic pork chops recipe is a must-try dinner idea! A perfect pork recipe for all of your family and friends!
Maple Dijon Baked Pork Chops
These baked pork chops on a sheet pan make a flavorful dinner for two!
Garlic Butter Herb Pork Chops with Zucchini
These garlic butter pork chops make a complete Paleo meal that is quick, easy and effortless.
Baked Sheet Pan Pork Chops and Potatoes
These baked pork chops and potatoes make a quick and easy sheet pan dinner you can whip up in a breeze.
Baked BBQ Pork Chops with Zucchini and Peppers
Baked BBQ Pork Chops Recipe: Turn ordinary pork chops into something fabulous!
Pesto Baked Pork Chops
Put these pesto baked pork chops on the menu and you're sure to make a hit.
Instant Pot Pork Chops with Green Beans
These Instant Pot pork chops with green beans are a delicious and easy pork recipe your whole family will love.
Honey Mustard Pork Chops and Potato Skillet
Juicy honey mustard pork chops with potatoes melt in your mouth, literally. This pork and potato recipes is the bomb!
Easy Cajun Pork Chops with Lemon Garlic Zucchini
Juicy Cajun Pork Chops with Lemon Garlic Zucchini ready and on your table in less than 20 minutes!
One-Pan Baked Pork Chops with Quinoa
These baked pork chops and quinoa make a delicious weeknight dinner with almost no cleanup!
Crockpot Creamy Garlic Pork Chops Potatoes
These crockpot pork chops are incredibly easy to make and smothered in a creamy, mouthwatering garlic sauce!
Instant Pot Pork Chops in Creamy Mushroom Sauce
The perfect meal for busy weeknights. These Instant Pot pork chops are an easy and delicious dinner recipe your whole family will love!
What are the different methods to cook pork chops for dinner?
Whether you’re cooking bone-in or boneless pork chops, here are the four main methods to cook them:
- Grilling: Grill your pork chops over medium-high heat, flipping them every few minutes until they reach an internal temperature of 145ºF (63ºC).
- Stove-Top/Pan-Frying: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place pork chops in the skillet and cook for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until the pork chops are no longer pink on the inside.
- Baking: Preheat oven to 400ºF (200ºC). Place pork chops in a baking dish and bake for 20 minutes, flipping them once, until they reach an internal temperature of 145ºF (63ºC).
- Slow Cooking: Place pork chops in a slow cooker. Add enough liquid (such as chicken broth or water) to cover the pork chops. Cook on low for 6 hours, or until the pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145ºF (63ºC).
The USDA recommends cooking pork chops to an internal temperature of 145ºF (63ºC) – so check doneness with an instant meat thermometer.
Tips for cooking pork chops
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Buy Bone-on Pork Chops: Look for bone-in pork chops. They take a little longer to cook than boneless pork chops, but they are a good way to ensure you get tender and juicy pork chops. They take only a few more minutes to cook, so it won’t really make a difference.
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Season the pork chops before cooking: Pork chops are a pretty lean and bland cut of meat on their own. Make sure to season your pork chops with salt and spices before cooking to bring out the natural flavors. You can also try a very short brine (about 30 minutes) to improve the taste and texture of your pork chops.
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Avoid overcooking your pork chops with the stovetop-to-oven method: You’ll notice many of our pork chops recipes listed here call for first searing the pork chops in the pan, then baking them in the oven. Pork chops are a tender, quick-cooking cut of meat so it is easy to overcook them if you’re not careful – they will end up dry and tough. That’s why we like to begin first with the pork chops on the stovetop, where they get a good sear (and a nice golden crust), and then transfer them to the oven to finish cooking. The heat of the oven helps control the speed of cooking and prevents the outside of the pork chops from getting dry before the middle has finished cooking.
What is the secret to tender pork chops?
The secret to tender pork chops is to brine them first. Brining pork chops before cooking them helps to keep them juicy and tender. You can brine pork chops by mixing together 1/3 cup of kosher salt, 1/3 cup of light brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder in a gallon of water. You can make your own mix of spices to better suit your liking. Soak your pork chops in the mixture for two to four hours, then rinse them off with cold water. Finally, pat the pork chops dry with paper towels before cooking.
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