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How to Cook Pork Chops

Pork chops are flavorful, tender, and easy to cook, and you can serve them with a variety of different side dishes, making them very versatile. See how to cook pork chops in 14 different new ways.

Bone-in pork chops with mashed potatoes.
Bone-in pork chops with mashed potatoes.

How to pick pork chops

When picking pork, go for pale pink meat with a small amount of marbling and white
fat. The package should preferably be vacuumed, sealed, or tightly wrapped. Make sure there are no holes.

The meat should be frozen or cold, and there shouldn’t be liquid at the bottom of the tray because that could be a sign that the cold chain has been broken.

How to season pork chops

Seasoning bone-in chops.
Seasoning bone-in chops.

Herbs add a lot of natural fresh flavor without using a lot of heat or spices. There are
some herbs that enhance pork’s flavor.

  • Parsley: It has a greeny, fresh flavor. It’s mainly added at the end of the cooking time or as a garnish to brighten the dish.
  • Oregano: Very aromatic herb, earthy, slightly bitter, used fresh or dry. 
  • Chives: They impart a mild oniony flavor without overpowering the pork. Just chop them up and sprinkle them on the chops.
  • Thyme: Earthy, slightly minty flavor. It can be dried or fresh. If using dried it should be added toward the beginning of the recipe to allow time for its flavor to infuse the dish.
  • Tarragon: It imparts a licorice flavor, best if added to the end of the cooking to preserve its delicate flavor.  
  • Basil: Sweet and very aromatic herb primarily used in Italian and Mediterranean cuisines. 
  • Sage: This leaf is tough and a bit bitter if eaten raw. It is best to chop it and use it raw in marinates or rubs or to cook it in sauces. 
  • Cilantro: It’s a very savory herb with a distinct flavor. You can use it in marinates, in raw salsas, or added at the end in cooked sauces.
  • Dill: It has an intensely sweet, strong flavor. A little bit goes a long way. It’s best added toward the end of the cooking time.
  • Rosemary: Very aromatic. You need a small amount. It has an earthy, slightly lemony, and piney flavor. 

Pork chop recipes

Whether you go as simple as some salt and black pepper or pick some sophisticated flavor and ingredients, pork chops will be your new favorite protein with all these choices to prepare them.

1. Bone-in pork chops with mango salsa

Pork chop with spicy mango salsa.
Pork chop with spicy mango salsa.

There's so much to love in these bone-in pork chops with the most fantastic juiciness and picture-perfect grilled marks served with a tropical spicy and sweet mango sauce. What a great way to enjoy these flavorful, tender pork chops. You can save the leftover sauce in the fridge, where it gets even better overnight.

Sweet and spicy pork chops

2. Rice with pork chops

Pork chops and rice.
Pork chops and rice.

This juicy, colorful, flavorful pork chops and rice will amaze you with its combination of vegetables, tropical flavors, and beautiful color. It's a great way to use smoked pork.

Locrio de chuleta

3. Fried pork chops

Fried pork chops.
Fried pork chops.

What's not to love about these simple, tasty fried chops? Buy one-inch thickness bone-in pork chops and you can have dinner ready in no time. So grab your cast-iron skillet and let's get this ready.

Fried pork chops

4. Smoked pork chop and rice stew

Pork chop and rice stew.
Pork chop and rice stew.

A lively garlicky hint and intense flavors in a filling, comforting dish that is inexpensive and easy to make. This is one of my favorite ways to enjoy pork chops, so grab a spoon!

Asopao de chuleta stew

5. Stewed pork chops

Stewed pork chops.
Stewed pork chops.

Sear some boneless pork chops, throw in some garlic, onion, herbs, and tomato sauce, and have this dish ready in no time. It goes great with a small bowl of rice on the side.

Chuleta guisada pork chop recipe

6. Pork chop fried rice

Fried rice.
Fried rice.

Who doesn't love fried rice, but combined with some fried pork chop pieces it's a whole new thing.

Chofan fried rice

7. Lemongrass Vietnamese pork chops

Bursting with the taste of lemongrass and garlic, these flavorful charred pork chops can be cooked on the grill or using a pan and the stovetop.

See recipe

8. Sheet pan brown sugar pork chops

What's not to love about these simple, gently sweet, juicy pork chops that are seasoned with olive oil, paprika, and brown sugar in these amazing oven-baked pork chops?

See recipe

9. Cast iron pork chops with mushrooms and thyme

Make your family excited for dinner with this hearty dish of juicy pork loin chops cooked with a thyme, red wine, and mushroom sauce. So simple, yet sophisticated.

See recipe

10. Pan-roasted brined pork chops

What to do with some lovely 1-inch thick sliced pork chops? How about adding a new technique to your repertoire and brining them. They're absolutely worth the time.

See recipe

11. Frozen pork chops in air fryer

You don't need to waste any time thawing your pork chops, so learn how to make them, and you'll only need some salt and pepper for a dinner nobody will leave untouched.

See recipe

12. Instant pot pork chops with potatoes

Some pepper, salt, paprika, and garlic powder, and you can have pork chops. and potatoes ready with no effort with this instant pot recipe.

See recipe

13. Juicy pork chops with spiced rhubarb chutney

Season with some kosher salt, some black pepper, and some sage leaves, and you already have the recipe for a winner, but add the lovely rhubarb sauce, and it becomes something to behold.

See the recipe

14. Spanish pork chop bake

There is so much I love in these pork chop rolls stuffed with cheese and pimento and with a lovely, crispy golden crust. I am sure you'll love them too.

See the recipe

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