Food and Recipes Quick and Easy Dinners Delicious Pork Chop Recipes That'll Please the Whole Family By Southern Living Editors Updated on April 18, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Stephen DeVries, Prop Styling: Missie Neville Crawford; Food Styling: Torie Cox From roasted to pan-fried, grilled to breaded, this selection of easy pork chop recipes will give you many tasty options for mealtime. Tell the steak and potatoes to move over (just a little). Bone-in pork chop recipes guarantee juicy cuts of meat, while boneless pork chop recipes offer ease. But whether they're thick-cut or thin, budget-friendly pork chops are a favorite option for busy weeknight dinners. While Southerners love their fried meat and gravies, this isn't just fried pork chop recipes galore. There are also pork chop sheet pan recipes and grilled pork chop recipes that pack in plenty of flavor. Pork chops are easy and convenient, and every family member is going to love our quick, best pork chop recipes. 01 of 15 Pork Chops with Spring Onions, Farro, and Asparagus Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Mary Clayton Carl Jones; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Pork Chops with Spring Onions, Farro, and Asparagus If you're looking for a lighter alternative to classic fried pork chops, try this healthy supper on for size. It includes your protein, healthy carbs, and veggies for a well-rounded meal the family will love. 02 of 15 Fried Pork Chops with Cream Gravy Recipe: Fried Pork Chops with Cream Gravy It doesn't get much more Southern than fried meat with creamy gravy. The gravy gets its flavor from a secret of the Southern kitchen—by recycling the pan drippings from the meat preparation to add rich, finger-licking flavor. 03 of 15 Fried Pork Chops with Potatoes and Peas Greg DuPree Recipe: Fried Pork Chops with Potatoes and Peas We lightened up classic fried pork chops with less fat and oily mess. 04 of 15 Pork Fried Rice Beth Dreiling Hontzas Recipe: Pork Fried Rice Skip the to-go order this weekend and try this 30-minute recipe instead—the kids will love it! 05 of 15 Homemade Shake-and-Bake Pork Chops with Mustard Sauce Alison Miksch Recipe: Homemade Shake-and-Bake Pork Chops with Mustard Sauce We have to warn you ahead of time: Our readers and reviewers report that this fantastic sauce is so good, they often double the recipe and serve the chops with extra sauce. 06 of 15 Skillet Pork Chops with Apples and Onions Becky Luigart-Stayner Recipe: Skillet Pork Chops with Apples and Onions This one-pan dish is as impressive as it is easy to make. The Granny Smith apples add sweet notes to the otherwise savory flavor profile. 07 of 15 Oven-Fried Pork Chops with Sweet Potatoes and Green Beans Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos Recipe: Oven-Fried Pork Chops with Sweet Potatoes and Green Beans When in doubt, pull out your trusty sheet pan on busy weeknights and get dinner on the table in a snap. 08 of 15 Crispy Breaded Pork Cutlets Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Mary Clayton Carl Jones; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Crispy Breaded Pork Cutlets These crunchy, pan-fried pork chops are complemented beautifully by a simple, tangy slaw. 09 of 15 Greek Pork Chops with Squash and Potatoes Photo: Hector Sanchez Recipe: Greek Pork Chops with Squash and Potatoes A zesty marinade livens up this pork-and-veggie one-sheet-pan supper. Flavorful roasted squash, zucchini, and red potatoes make the perfect bed on which to serve pork loin chops. 10 of 15 Lemon Pork Chops with Quinoa Salad Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner Recipe: Lemon Pork Chops with Quinoa Salad Your family and guests will love these flavorful pork chops with a crunchy almond topping. It's simple to make and highly flavorful. 11 of 15 Jalapeño-Basil Pork Chops William Dickey Recipe: Jalapeño-Basil Pork Chops Full of peppery flavor, these pork chops are surprisingly easy to make. All you'll need is a jar of jalapeño pepper jelly, basil, and white wine. 12 of 15 Cheesy Green Chile Pork Chop Foil PacketsChile Pork Chop Foil Packets Johnny Autry; Prop and Food Styling: Charlotte L. Autry Recipe: Cheesy Green Chile Pork Chop Foil Packets Don't feel like cleaning up after supper? Before you call for takeout, try a mess-free foil packet recipe, like this one that pairs budget-friendly pork chops with colorful veggies and good-for-you beans. 13 of 15 Chile-Rubbed Chops with Sweet Potatoes and Grilled Okra Photo: Allison Miksch Recipe: Chile-Rubbed Chops with Sweet Potatoes and Grilled Okra We love a rub. It's easier and less messy than a marinade and gives through-and-through flavoring, and spices like paprika and dried thyme are perfect for a smoky pork chop. 14 of 15 Cast-Iron Pork Cacciatore Stephen DeVries, Prop Styling: Missie Neville Crawford; Food Styling: Torie Cox Recipe: Cast-Iron Pork Cacciatore There's nothing we love more than a dinner that comes together in our cast-iron skillet, and this impressive recipe does just that. 15 of 15 Pork Chops with Dijon-Buttermilk Sauce Greg DuPree; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Christina Daley Recipe: Pork Chops with Dijon-Buttermilk Sauce Nothing's worse than a dry pork chop. This recipe ensures they stay juicy thanks to the Dijon-Buttermilk Sauce. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit