These 12 Pork Chop Recipes Are Anything But (Ahem) Boaring
They're the ultimate in flexible fare, and these recipes—grilled, baked, pan-roasted, fried—will get you psyched about the weeknight-dinner staple
Next to bacon, we’d venture, pork chops are the most popular cut of the pig—and one of the most flexible. They cook quickly, absorb tons of flavor from marinades (and have tons of their own, too), and can be spun in any culinary direction, grilled or baked or fried, from Vietnam to Italy. These 12 recipes are a mere beginning!
Grilled Lemongrass Pork Chops
These Vietnamese-style pork chops taste of citrusy, herby lemongrass, with a subtle molasses bass note in harmony with a hint of briny fish sauce. The part where meat meets fat meets bone is particularly satisfying to gnaw on.
Pan-Roasted Pork Chops with Quick Pickled Greens
We’ve taken a slow-cook classic—pork and greens—and sped it up while retaining lots of flavor. Leftovers are great the next day, layered on rye bread.
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Pork Chops with Butternut Squash, Escarole, and Walnuts
Looking for a hearty meal after a long day at the pumpkin patch? This delicious fall pork chop recipe will bring the fall flavors you were looking for while keeping it nice and healthy.
Pork Scaloppine with White Beans and Fried Sage
Using fresh sage is the key to giving this classic dish lots of flavor in very little time.
Grilled Berkshire Pork Chops with Thai Black Mustard Glaze
We all know food cooked over an open fire in the wild tastes amazing, even humble burgers and brats. You know what tastes even better? An exceptional cut of heirloom pork, like this Berkshire bone-in loin chop.
Cider-Braised Pork Chops
Hard cider–low in alcohol, not too sweet, and gently flavorful–works beautifully in savory dishes. Here it adds a subtle apple note and keeps the meat juicy. Serve with egg noodles or mashed sweet potatoes.
Cider-Brined Pork Chops with Sautéed Apples
The only time-consuming part of this recipe is brining the pork, which you do a few hours ahead. The simple sauce is easy to prepare and turns a beautiful caramel color.
Mango and Paprika Pork Chops
The hot paprika adds a little kick to this dish, but feel free to substitute sweet paprika for a milder version.
Calvados Pan-Fried Pork Chops
For this recipe, look for the prettiest, most curvaceous bone-in pork chops you can find, rather than the hefty squarish kind.
Pork Milanese with Arugula, Fennel, and Parmesan Salad
Milanese just means in the style of Milan and refers to meat that has been pounded or vegetables that have been thinly sliced, dredged first in egg and then in a mixture of bread crumbs and grated parmesan cheese, and fried. Although they’re not traditional, we like using panko (Japanese bread crumbs), because they make a crunchier crust.
