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Ready to break out of your chicken breast rut? Pork chops are truly “the other white meat”?a lean option that’s just as versatile and delicious. You’ll love these chops breaded and seared, marinated and grilled, or browned and simmered in a fantastically flavorful sauce. We’ve included recipes for thick- and thin-cut chops to fit your family’s needs. Just like chicken, pork also adapts to other cuisines (it even outranks chicken as the most popular protein in the world). Enjoy flavors from China, Italy, Germany, and the U.S.
Creamy Herbed Pork Chops
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"If this isn't comfort food, I don't know what is," user Sarah Jo says. Seared pork chops leave lots of delicious browned bits in the pan that will get stirred up into a gravy with milk and lots of ground black pepper.
Breaded Air Fryer Pork Chops
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"These breaded pork chops, made in the air fryer, are perfectly tender and juicy," says Allstar France C. "They require basic pantry ingredients and take just 10 minutes to cook!"
Honey Mustard Pork Chops
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A favorite dipping sauce becomes a glossy glaze for pork chops that are seared in butter and seasoned with garlic powder. The result is one of those foolproof weeknight winners you'll want to put into regular rotation, changing up your favorite sides as needed.
Pork Chops Italiano
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The beauty of a one-pan meal (besides ease of cooking and clean up, that is) is how all the flavors build on each other. Here, seared pork loin chops simmer in a rich tomato sauce with bell peppers and mushrooms.
My Fly Stir-Fry
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If you tend to think of pork chops as a knife and fork affair, give this speedy stir-fry a try. Thin, center-cut chops are sliced thin, then cooked with vegetables and a sweet, tangy, and salty sauce of soy, mirin, and rice vinegar.
Mushroom Pork Chops
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One pan and five ingredients is great math when it comes to weeknight dinner. But you don't really need another reason to make these comforting, creamy mushroom pork chops. Fresh mushrooms and cream of mushroom soup simmer with seared chops so their flavors meld. "I would give it a higher rating if it were possible," says recipe reviewer Vickie845.
Tomato Pork Loin Chops
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"This is my new favorite way to make pork chops," shares reviewer brendabeans. "I love how the fennel adds a great flavor. I use stewed tomatoes in lieu of sauce and water."
Modenese Pork Chops
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"I was literally licking the pan!" says user Katie. Well, with butter, white wine, and garlic as the base for the pan sauce in this recipe, we don't blame her. It all starts by searing the pork chops in the pan, then using the wine to deglaze, or pick up all those delicious drippings. It's a simple, classic Italian preparation that will always be a winner.
Fennel-Rubbed Pork Chops with Apple, Kale, and Sweet Potato
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These chops are crusted with crushed fennel and black pepper for fragrance and flavor. After searing, fresh apple slices soften in the same pan with broth to pick up all the delicious drippings. "Very healthy as well as tasty!" says user SufficientGrace.
Easy Baked BBQ Pork Chops
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We know an hours-long barbecued pork butt is probably not in your weeknight plans, but you can get fairly close in less than half the time with this recipe. A homemade barbecue sauce comes together in minutes while the oven preheats. Reviewer Harry Martin coined a new word for how much he loved this recipe. "Fab-a-mundo," he says.
Instant Pot Pork Chops
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"I just knew this was going to be good, and I wasn't wrong,"recipe reviewer lutzflcat says. The Instant Pot transforms dry onion soup mix, apple juice, and butter into a rich sauce while keeping pork chops tender and juicy.
Panko-Breaded Pork Parmigiana
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Parmigiana-style boneless pork loin chops with a tasty panko crust! "Topped with rich marinara and melted mozzarella, these crispy Parmesan-crusted pork chops will rival the famous chicken dish that everybody loves!" says recipe contributor France C. "Double the marinara for an extra-saucy experience."
Grilled Pork Chops with Fresh Nectarine Salsa
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Pork chops often get the comfort-style treatment; this recipe might just be the opposite. Boneless pork chops get a spicy, smoky rub of cumin and chili powder before heading to the grill. A refreshing salsa of nectarines, tomato, cilantro, and lime is spooned over top.
Pesto-Stuffed Pork Chops
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Luckily, you don't even have to leave your kitchen to enjoy this five-star pork chop dish at home. The chops are stuffed with a mix of creamy feta, store-bought pesto, and pine nuts, then brushed with a little balsamic vinegar as they finish roasting.
Pork Marsala
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You've heard of chicken and veal Marsala, so it's probably no surprise that mild, tender pork also works well in the same Italian treatment. The chops are coated in seasoned flour, seared in butter with fresh mushrooms, and simmered with Marsala wine that doubles as the pan sauce.
Butter Schnitzel
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While pork schnitzel is traditionally a German dish, this version adds an Italian spin with Parmesan and herbs in the breading and saut?ed mushrooms and garlic on top. It's crispy, saucy, and a fantastic alternative to the usual chicken cutlet.
Chesapeake Bay Pork Chops
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There are no Maryland crabs, or any seafood actually, in this pork chop dinner. Instead, sweet and smoky Old Bay seasoning is used in a marinade for the pork before they hit the grill. The result is definitely original, but also extra delicious. "The flavors all blended so well together," says recipe reviewer Redheadwhosings.
Chinese Pork Chops
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Grilled pork chops get the Chinese barbecue treatment in this simple dish. A flavor-packed marinade made with soy sauce, brown sugar, lemon, and ginger infuses the chops overnight and turns into a glossy glaze on the grill. "My picky kids eat the heck out of these," says user dkjm28. They know an irresistible recipe when they taste one!
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