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Delicious Pork Chop Recipes That'll Please the Whole Family

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By Southern Living Editors Updated April 18, 2022
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Cast-Iron Pork Cacciatore
Credit: 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.

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Pork Chops with Spring Onions, Farro, and Asparagus

Pork Chops with Spring Onions, Farro, and Asparagus
Credit: 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.

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Fried Pork Chops with Cream Gravy

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. 

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Fried Pork Chops with Potatoes and Peas

Fried Pork Chops with Peas and Potatoes
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Recipe: Fried Pork Chops with Potatoes and Peas

We lightened up classic fried pork chops with less fat and oily mess.

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Pork Fried Rice

Pork Fried Rice
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Recipe: Pork Fried Rice

Skip the to-go order this weekend and try this 30-minute recipe instead—the kids will love it!

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Homemade Shake-and-Bake Pork Chops with Mustard Sauce

Homemade Shake-and-Bake Pork Chops with Mustard Sauce
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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.

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Skillet Pork Chops with Apples and Onions

Skillet Pork Chops with Apples and Onions
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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.

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Oven-Fried Pork Chops with Sweet Potatoes and Green Beans

Oven-Fried Pork Chops with Sweet Potatoes and Green Beans
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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.

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Crispy Breaded Pork Cutlets

Crispy Breaded Pork Cutlets
Credit: 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.

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Greek Pork Chops with Squash and Potatoes

Greek Pork Chops with Squash and Potatoes
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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.

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Lemon Pork Chops with Quinoa Salad

Lemon Pork Chops with Quinoa Salad
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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. 

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Jalapeño-Basil Pork Chops

Jalapeno-Basil Pork Chops
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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. 

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Cheesy Green Chile Pork Chop Foil Packets
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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.

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Chile-Rubbed Chops with Sweet Potatoes and Grilled Okra

Chile-Rubbed Chops with Sweet Potatoes and Grilled Okra
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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. 

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Cast-Iron Pork Cacciatore

Cast-Iron Pork Cacciatore
Credit: 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.

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Pork Chops with Dijon-Buttermilk Sauce

Pork Chops with Dijon-Buttermilk Sauce
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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.

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    1 of 15 Pork Chops with Spring Onions, Farro, and Asparagus
    2 of 15 Fried Pork Chops with Cream Gravy
    3 of 15 Fried Pork Chops with Potatoes and Peas
    4 of 15 Pork Fried Rice
    5 of 15 Homemade Shake-and-Bake Pork Chops with Mustard Sauce
    6 of 15 Skillet Pork Chops with Apples and Onions
    7 of 15 Oven-Fried Pork Chops with Sweet Potatoes and Green Beans
    8 of 15 Crispy Breaded Pork Cutlets
    9 of 15 Greek Pork Chops with Squash and Potatoes
    10 of 15 Lemon Pork Chops with Quinoa Salad
    11 of 15 Jalapeño-Basil Pork Chops
    12 of 15 Cheesy Green Chile Pork Chop Foil PacketsChile Pork Chop Foil Packets
    13 of 15 Chile-Rubbed Chops with Sweet Potatoes and Grilled Okra
    14 of 15 Cast-Iron Pork Cacciatore
    15 of 15 Pork Chops with Dijon-Buttermilk Sauce

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