Quick Pork Chop Recipes For Superfast Dinners (2024)

Peppered Pork and Pears

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Bring the flavors of Italy, Mexico, and even the Deep South to the dinner table with quick-cooking pork chop dishes.

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Pork Loin Chops with Apple and Shallot

Pork Loin Chops with Apple and Shallot

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Pork Loin Chops with Apple and Shallot Recipe

Make the most of apple season by siding pork chops with a delicious apple and shallot mixture.

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Breaded Pork Cutlets with Root Veg Mash and Sage Gravy

Breaded Pork Cutlets with Root Veg Mash and Sage Gravy

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Breaded Pork Cutlets with Root Veg Mash and Sage Gravy Recipe

Wondra flour has a fine, powdery consistency that yields smooth sauces and crispy crusts. Sifted cake or rice flour would also work if you can't find Wondra.

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Pork Chops with Fennel, Orange, and Olive Salad

Pork Chops with Fennel, Orange, and Olive Salad

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Pork Chops with Fennel, Orange, and Olive Salad Recipe

Tangy, salty, and sweet, this colorful fennel salad is a natural match for succulent pork. It's also a great side dish for seared fish.

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Pork Chops with Country Gravy

Pork Chops with Country Gravy

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Pork Chops with Country Gravy Recipe

Dive into a home-style dish of quintessential comfort food. Pair with instant mashed potatoes and lima beans to round out the Southern dish. Use the tips for making gravy and use the techniques in other similar pork chop dishes.

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Honey-Glazed Pork Chops and Tomato Salad

Honey-Glazed Pork Chops and Tomato Salad

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Honey-Glazed Pork Chops and Tomato Salad Recipe

Pork chops gain just a touch of sweetness from the honey glaze, which pairs well with the natural sweetness of roasted cherry tomatoes and balsamic vinegar.

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Skillet Pork Chop Sauté with Peaches

Skillet Pork Chop Saute with Peaches

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Skillet Pork Chop Sauté with Peaches Recipe

Juicy summer peaches brighten up just about any dish. Serve this quick and easy skillet pork chop recipe over quick-cooking couscous.

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Moroccan Carrot and Chickpea Salad with Pork Chops

Moroccan Carrot and Chickpea Salad with Pork Chops

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Moroccan Carrot and Chickpea Salad with Pork Chops Recipe

It's all about textures here: crisp carrot slices, hearty pork and chickpeas, and delicate herbs. Make sure to use very fresh mint--it really makes a difference--and get the pan ripping hot before you add the chops; that's what will give them their nice brown crust.

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Blue Cheese-Stuffed Pork Chops with Pears

Blue Cheese-Stuffed Pork Chops with Pears

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Credit: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

Blue Cheese-Stuffed Pork Chops with Pears Recipe

This quick-cooking dish offers a nice balance of savory and sweet tastes. Serve with a side of simple roasted Brussels sprouts for a special meal that's full of fall flavors.

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Pork Chops with Roasted Apples and Onions

Pork Chops with Roasted Apples and Onions

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Pork Chops with Roasted Apples and Onions Recipe

Pork chops and apples make a perfect pairing for a quick skillet meal that feels like fall.

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Greek-Style Pork Chops

Greek-Style Pork Chops

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Greek-Style Pork Chops Recipe

These Greek-style pork chops feature classic Mediterranean ingredients like garlic, oregano, yogurt, fresh dill, cucumber, and red onion. Serve toasted pita wedges with the pork chops.

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Pork Chops with Agrodolce Peaches

Pork Chops with Agrodolce Peaches

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Pork Chops with Agrodolce Peaches Recipe

Even imperfect peaches taste wonderful when cooked in honey and vinegar, creating an Italian sauce called agrodolce ("sour-sweet").

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Pork Chops with Grits and Red-Eye Gravy

Pork Chops with Grits and Red-Eye Gravy

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Pork Chops with Grits and Red-Eye Gravy Recipe

These skillet pork chops are topped with a classic red-eye gravy and served with quick-cooking grits. They are the perfect entree when you need a quick and easy weeknight dinner!

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Pork Schnitzel

Pork Schnitzel

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Pork Schnitzel Recipe

Schnitzel is pounded thin, lightly breaded, and pan-fried to create a gorgeous crust. Serve with baby carrots and peas.

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Pork Chops with Lemon Spinach

Pork Chops with Lemon Spinach

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Pork Chops with Lemon Spinach Recipe

Lightly bread boneless chops with a fragrant mixture of brown sugar, red pepper, and nutmeg, then serve with a mildly tart lemon spinach side. The flavor combination is sure to awaken every square inch of your taste buds.

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Buttermilk-Brined Pork Chops

Buttermilk-Brined Pork Chops

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Buttermilk-Brined Pork Chops Recipe

An overnight brine transforms center-cut chops into a fall-off-the-bone tender main dish. The brine, made from buttermilk, salt, sugar, lemon rind, rosemary, and sage, adds such bright flavor that, when cooking, a sprinkle of pepper is all the chops need. Pair with a green veggie and roasted sweet potatoes for a top-notch main dish.

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Honey and Spice-Glazed Pork Chops

Honey and Spice-Glazed Pork Chops

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Honey and Spice-Glazed Pork Chops Recipe

Kick up the heat in the kitchen with a spicy-sweet glaze made with pantry staples. Brown chops, then cook in a flavorful mixture of honey, Dijon mustard, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves. Serve with mashed potatoes and top with the excess honey sauce.

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Pork Chops Stuffed with Feta and Spinach

Pork Chops Stuffed with Feta and Spinach

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Pork Chops Stuffed with Feta and Spinach Recipe

Go Greek with Mediterranean-inspired chops stuffed with a combination of spinach, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and feta cheese. A top-rated dish, this pork chop dinner garnered rave reviews from our users, who suggested serving this hearty entree with a simple salad or grilled veggies.

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Pork Loin Chops with Cinnamon Apples

Pork Loin Chops with Cinnamon Apples

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Credit: Photography: Randy Mayor; Styling: Melanie J. Clarke

Pork Loin Chops with Cinnamon Apples Recipe

Update the childhood classic of pork chops and applesauce by serving a fragrant supper of sage-rubbed chops paired with tender-and-tart Granny Smith apples. Cook the apples with butter, brown sugar, lemon juice, and ground cinnamon for a side dish that tastes good enough to be dessert.

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Balsamic-Plum Glazed Pork Chops

Balsamic-Plum Glazed Pork Chops

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Balsamic-Plum Glazed Pork Chops Recipe

Branch out from comfort food and sample these pork chops basted with a sweet-and-savory glaze. Serve over couscous to catch every last drop of the delectable sauce.

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Pork Scaloppine with White Beans and Fried Sage

Pork Scaloppine with White Beans and Fried Sage

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Pork Scaloppine with White Beans and Fried Sage Recipe

Using fresh sage is the key to giving this classic dish lots of flavor in very little time.

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Pork Chops with Bourbon-Peach Sauce

Pork Chops with Bourbon-Peach Sauce

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Pork Chops with Bourbon-Peach Sauce Recipe

This one-pan dish pairs well with quick-cooking asparagus. Cook the pork chops first, then use the same skillet to make the savory pan sauce. The recipe calls for frozen peaches, so enjoy this Southern-style favorite year around.

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Moroccan-Spiced Pork Chops with Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Moroccan-Spiced Pork Chops with Mashed Sweet Potatoes

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Moroccan-Spiced Pork Chops with Mashed Sweet Potatoes Recipe

The bell pepper sauce would be delicious over grilled vegetables or as a dip for grilled shrimp.

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Orange-Sesame Pork with Napa Slaw

Orange-Sesame Pork with Napa Slaw

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Orange-Sesame Pork with Napa Slaw Recipe

Mix the slaw for this dish up to a day in advance, if you wish. The cabbage will absorb the flavors and still retain a satisfying crunch.

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Mole-Style Pork Chops

Mole-Style Pork Chops

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Mole-Style Pork Chops Recipe

Serve mole-style chops using a key ingredient that's sure to keep your guests guessing: cocoa powder. Cocoa adds a smooth, rich flavor without over-sweetening the dish. After you sample it with pork, try the rub on chicken or other types of meat for a festive, Mexican-inspired dinner.

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Pork Chops Marsala

Pork Chops Marsala

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Pork Chops Marsala Recipe

Bring a taste of Italy to the table without breaking out the box of pasta. The rich, smoky flavor of Marsala wine adds depth to the chops' pan sauce. Save time in this quick-cooking recipe by buying pre-minced garlic and pre-chopped mushrooms.

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Peppered Pork and Pears

Peppered Pork and Pears

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Peppered Pork and Pears Recipe

Add more fruit to your diet by adding a few servings to the main dish. Bartlett pears hold up well when cooking in the white-wine-and-pear-brandy mixture. The sweet-and-savory sauce pairs well with the delicately spiced sauce, flavored with ground peppercorns.

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FAQs

What is the best way to cook pork chops without them drying out? ›

High-heat frying sears them to a golden brown; and a moderately hot oven (400 degrees F) bakes the pork chops gently enough to keep them from drying out. This "sear-roasting" method is a great way to cook pork chops in the oven: Fry one side to golden brown, then flip, and place the chops directly in the oven.

What is the secret to making tender pork chops? ›

How to Make Tender Pork Chops
  1. Opt for Thick-Cut Bone-In Pork Chops. Thin-cut pork chops won't sear properly in the time it takes to cook them through. ...
  2. Skip the Brine, but Season Liberally. ...
  3. Let the Pork Chops Rest. ...
  4. Sear Pork Chops Over Medium-High Heat. ...
  5. Baste the Pork Chops. ...
  6. Let the Pork Chops Rest, Again. ...
  7. Serve.
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How to cook pork chops quickly? ›

When you're frying thin pork chops over medium-high to high heat, 2 to 3 minutes per side is just right for browning and cooking them all the way through. For thicker chops, brown on both sides then check the internal temperature with a digital thermometer. It will take 5 to 6 minutes per side to completely cook them.

What goes well with pork chops for dinner? ›

You can never go wrong with cooking up pan-fried pork chops with our best corn casserole or Southern-style cornbread. There's also no shame in going with the classics, like roasted fingerling potatoes, mac & cheese, or homemade Instant Pot applesauce.

Is it better to bake or pan fry pork chops? ›

While there are a number of ways to cook pork chops for dinner, baking is arguably the easiest path to perfection. The hands-off cooking method cooks pork chops gently and evenly without the need for extra fat, resulting in juicy, healthier pork chops that pair well with practically any side dish.

Does soaking pork chops in salt water make them tender? ›

A brine is essentially just salt and water. It helps prevent moisture loss during cooking, and the salt also helps tenderize the meat from the inside out. If you want an extra juicy piece of pork, brine it before cooking. You can make an effective brine just with salt and water, but additional seasonings do help.

What should I season pork chops with? ›

Pork Chop Seasoning Ingredients
  1. 2 Tablespoons smoked paprika.
  2. 1 Tablespoon kosher salt.
  3. 1 Tablespoon black pepper.
  4. 1 Tablespoon brown sugar.
  5. 1 teaspoon garlic powder.
  6. 1 teaspoon onion powder.
  7. 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard.
  8. 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper.
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What cooking method is best for pork chops? ›

A quick turn in a hot pan followed by a little time in the oven is another great way to cook pork chops. You build color and flavor in the skillet, then hand the cooking over to the oven, which gives you time to prep the rest of the meal.

What seasoning do you put on pork chops? ›

Best Seasoning for Pork Chops

Thyme and sage add herby and floral notes complementing pork's flavor exceptionally well. There's also a combination of smoked paprika, pepper, and a little bit of cayenne pepper, which all give your pork chops a lovely, not overly spicy, kiss of heat.

What is the best method to cook pork chops? ›

A quick turn in a hot pan followed by a little time in the oven is another great way to cook pork chops. You build color and flavor in the skillet, then hand the cooking over to the oven, which gives you time to prep the rest of the meal.

How do you make pork soft and tender? ›

Sear the pork, then bake it.

For instance, you might sear your pork in a hot pan on the stove (or on the grill), then transfer your pork to the oven (or move it to a cooler area of the grill and close the lid) for the rest of its cooking time. The indirect heat is vital to keeping your pork tender and juicy.

How do you add moisture to cooked pork chops? ›

To use this method, place your chops in a baking dish close together and add your choice of liquid, such as leftover bacon fat, gravy, or simple store-bought stock. Add one tablespoon of liquid or fat per pork chop (or more, if needed) before you cover the dish with foil and bake it in a 350-degree oven for 30 minutes.

Why do you rinse pork chops before cooking? ›

We call this cross-contamination. While washing meat and poultry to remove dirt, slime, fat or blood may have been appropriate decades ago when many slaughtered and prepared their own food, the modern food safety system doesn't require it.

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