40 Easy Pork Chop Recipes Perfect for Dinner

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40 Easy Pork Chop Recipes Perfect for Dinner2/40 Grilled Pork Chops 39 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Ultimate Grilled Pork Chops Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A little brining and a special dry rub go a long way to making the perfect pork chop. Once you’ve mastered the techniques, you’ll be enjoying them all summer long. —Matthew Hass, Franklin, Wisconsin 3/40 Pork and Asparagus Sheet-Pan Dinner 22 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pork and Asparagus Sheet-Pan Dinner Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min

Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When time is of the essence, it’s nice to have a quick and easy meal idea in your back pocket. Not only is it delicious, but you can clean it up in a flash. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas Cook everything—seasoned pork chops, apples, potatoes and asparagus—on one sheet pan for an easy dinner-in-no-time meal. Cleanup is a snap, too! If you forgot to take the pork chops out of the freezer ahead of time, here’s how to thaw pork chops safely. 4/40 Slow-Cooker Pork Chops & Potatoes 22

Everyone who tastes it seems to love it

Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Pork Chops & Potatoes Recipe photo by Eric Kleinberg for Taste of Home Total Time 8 hours 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a meal that feels homey and Sunday-special. When my sister gave me this recipe, it was for a casserole baked in the oven, but I’ve adapted it to make slow-cooker pork chops and potatoes, as well as a stovetop version. Everyone who tastes it seems to love it. —Elizabeth Johnston, Glendale, Arizona 5/40 Sweet Barbecue Pork Chops 68 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sweet Barbecue Pork

To keep pork chops from drying out,

Chops Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I often prepare a double batch of these tangy barbecue pork chops, then freeze half to keep on hand. They are so easy and taste so fresh, family and friends never guess this quick entree was frozen! —Susan Holderman, Fostoria, Ohio You don’t have to grill pork chops for great barbecue flavor. This easy preparation uses bottled sauce and a few extra ingredients, and it can be made right on the stovetop. To keep pork chops from drying out,

keep an eye on the temperature

keep an eye on the temperature. You want them at 145°F for maximum juiciness. Looking for more? Learn how to make Southern fried pork chops. 6/40 Simple Marinated Grilled Pork Chops 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This pork chop marinade is so simple that I use it on all kinds of meat. For a more robust flavor, let the meat marinate in the refrigerator overnight. —Lori Daniels, Beverly, West Virginia A marinade with an acidic component is the best way to tenderize pork chops. In this

The breading makes them crispy outside and tender and juicy inside

case, soy sauce provides the acid, and unlike a marinade with citrus, which can render meat mushy, pork chops can sit in this one overnight for more flavor. When it comes to hitting the grill, here’s how to grill pork chops perfectly every time. 7/40 Breaded Pork Chops 74 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These traditional pork chops have a wonderful home-cooked flavor like the ones Mom used to make. The breading makes them crispy outside and tender and juicy inside. Why not treat your family to

some breaded pork chops tonight?

some breaded pork chops tonight? —Deborah Amrine, Grand Haven, Michigan One of our favorite easy pork chop recipes, breaded pork chops are one of the quintessential comfort foods. The breading does a few things: It adds flavor, crunch and keeps the meat tender and juicy inside. Serve with mashed potatoes and green beans for a full meal. 8/40 Mexican Pork Chops 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mexican Pork Chops Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We enjoy Mexican pork chops over rice to catch the spicy

You can use mild, medium or hot salsa

sauce. You can use mild, medium or hot salsa. If the pork chops are too spicy, you can eliminate the cumin-chili powder rub. —Nancy Negvesky, Somerville, New Jersey The best thing about pork chops is how customizable they are. Here, cumin and chili powder adds some spice, and cocoa powder adds some depth to the sauce. Since the recipe calls for jarred salsa, you can choose your heat level. 9/40 Glazed Smoked Chops with Pears 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband would eat pork chops

every day if he could

every day if he could. Luckily, they’re good prepared in all sorts of ways, including with pears. —Lynn Moretti, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin Pears, balsamic vinegar and honey add a sweet tanginess to this simply prepared dish. When making pan-seared pork chops of any kind, make sure the pan is hot enough for perfect browning. 10/40 Lemon-Dijon Pork Sheet-Pan Supper 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Most nights I need something that I can get on the table with minimal effort and delicious results. This sheet-pan supper has become

This hearty combination of tender pork chops

an all-time favorite, not only because of its bright flavors but also because of its speedy cleanup time. —Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah Thanks to a sheet pan loaded with Brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes, you’re getting a good dose of nutritious value out of this meal. Make sure to cut the vegetables fairly small so they cook perfectly tender by the time the pork is done. 11/40 Pork Chops and Beans 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 5 hours 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This hearty combination of tender pork chops

Rosemary adds a special touch

and two kinds of beans makes a satisfying supper from the slow cooker in summer or winter,” assures Dorothy Pritchett of Wills Point, Texas. The slow cooker is best used when you just don’t want to turn on the stove, whether it’s in the heat of summer or cool nights in winter. Pork chops with two kinds of beans, aromatics and sweet chili glaze is fantastically hearty any time of year. 12/40 Pork Chops with Glaze 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Rosemary adds a special touch

to these beautifully glazed pork chops that are just right for any meal

to these beautifully glazed pork chops that are just right for any meal. —Louise Gilbert, Quesnel, British Columbia A sweet and tangy glaze is just what you want for grilled pork chops. Marinate the meat overnight (it won’t get mushy) for the best flavor, and make sure to grill to the right temperature so they don’t get overdone. 13/40 Special Pork Chops 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I work nine hours a day, so I need delicious and simple recipes like this one. My husband thinks

I work hard fixing meals, but this dish is good and easy

I work hard fixing meals, but this dish is good and easy. In summer, I can my own salsa and use some to top these chops. —LaDane Wilson, Alexander City, Alabama When a pork chop recipe has only three ingredients—meat, jarred salsa and a smidge of oil—get the best meat you can find and a great salsa. Here are the best salsa brands according to our expert cooks. 14/40 Cuban-Style Pork Chops 5 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These are like Cuban sandwiches without the

bread, so they’re a bit more elegant

bread, so they’re a bit more elegant. Let your family customize the chops with pickles, mustard and other condiments. —Erica Allen, Tuckerton, New Jersey Piled with Swiss cheese, ham, pickles and mustard, these pork chops are almost like Cubano sandwiches without the bread. A side of black beans, rice and some cool and minty mojitos wouldn’t be out of place on the table. 15/40 Baked Pork Chops with Stuffing 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Baked Pork Chops with Stuffing Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For

Round out the menu with a salad and brownies for dessert

a lip-smacking change, combine plain pork chops with green beans and a mild cheese sauce for a swift supper. Round out the menu with a salad and brownies for dessert. —Linda Martin, Bartlett, Tennessee You can make your own stuffing with day-old bread, but buying packaged stuffing works just as well. Using cream of mushroom soup as a gravy is an easy shortcut for this homey dish. 16/40 Pork Chops ‘n’ Pierogi 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pork Chops ‘n’ Pierogi Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe

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