17 Juicy Pork Chop Recipe Ideas Approved by Our Test Kitchen

Make any one of these meals for a new favorite weeknight dinner.

Air-Fryer Pork Chops with Brussels Sprouts
Greg DuPree

Juicy pork chop recipes are a dinnertime staple, and these meals genuinely raise the bar. Whether you're searching for the best stuffed pork chops, are a fan of classic pork chops with apples, or want to try out a new twist like air-fryer pork chops, we've got you covered. These easy pork chop recipes are delicious casual family suppers or special occasions.

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Make-Ahead Mediterranean Pork Chops

Mediterranean pork chops in cast iron skillet with orzo
Jason Donnelly

This pork chop recipe gives you a head start on meal prep. First, marinate and cook the meat ahead of time, then employ that same pan for the orzo, olive, and bell pepper side dish. Enjoy half tonight, then freeze the other half for a busy day.

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Pork Loin Chops with Potato Packets

potato pork loin chops
Jason Donnelly

Two reasons why you should roast your next dinner (like this easy pork chop recipe with potatoes) in foil packets:

  1. Crimping the top nice and tight allows all of the aromas to infuse into the meat and potatoes—rather than escaping into the air.
  2. Cleaning up after dinner almost couldn't be easier. Once you've enjoyed your meal, simply roll up the foil and discard.
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Flash-Braised Pork Chops with Apples and Cream

skillet of Flash-Braised Pork Chops with Apples and Cream
Blaine Moats

Don't be intimidated by the "flash-braised" name of this pork chops with apple recipe. That just means starting the heat high to sear the exterior. Then we suggest turning the heat to medium to whip up the pan sauce and bring the pork to picture-perfect doneness. Finish the pork chops and apples one-dish dinner entrée with a splash of cream for a restaurant menu-quality masterpiece.

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Air-Fryer Pork Chops with Brussels Sprouts

Air-Fryer Pork Chops with Brussels Sprouts
Greg DuPree

This modern countertop appliance is talented at more than turning potatoes into fries and reheating pizza! (Although it rocks at both of those tasks, too.) For this air-fryer pork chop recipe, the machine makes quick work—just 25 minutes, start to finish—of both the chops and the maple-mustard Brussels sprouts side dish.

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Pan-Roasted Pork Chops with Lemon Caper Sauce

pork chip lemon sauce caper
Jason Donnelly

These cast-iron skillet-cooked chops are coated in a luscious brown sugar rub that gives them a crispy coating and a touch of sweetness. That sweet element plays nicely with the slightly tangy, briny, and totally tasty homemade lemon caper sauce. While it doesn't taste like your typical quick weeknight dinner option, this oven-baked pork chops recipe means dinner can be on the table in just 30 minutes!

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Soy Sauce-Marinated Pork Chops

Soy Sauce-Marinated Pork Chops
Andy Lyons

Boost the complexity of your dinner by giving the meat a quick dip in a soy sauce, ginger, and red pepper marinade. Then, all that's left to do is toss together a mixed spring greens salad to pair with the grilled pork chop recipe for a well-rounded meal. BHG fan Kim raves, "Quite possibly the best pork chops I've ever eaten. Excellent recipe!"

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Garlic-Ginger Pork Lettuce Wraps

Garlic-Ginger Pork Lettuce Wraps
Marty Baldwin

Whether you prefer to go slow (simmer in the slow cooker) or fast (pressure cooker for the win!), you're going to fall for this Asian-inspired lettuce wrap dish. Each bite offers a new sensation, including cubes of pork loin chops coated in a soy-ginger sauce, plus crunchy water chestnuts and peanuts. If you feel extra-spicy, finish this boneless pork chop recipe with a sriracha or chili garlic sauce.

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Pork Chops in Salsa Verde

Pork Chops in Salsa Verde
Blaine Moats

Put a Mexican twist on this classic protein with spicy salsa verde. Made from tomatillos, onion, jalapeño, and garlic, the salsa makes a bold topping for this smothered pork chops recipe. Any time you feel like a full-on fiesta, slice and serve the saucy pork inside corn tortillas for a fresh twist on taco night.

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Pork Chops with Maple Apples

Pork Chops with Maple Apples
Andy Lyons

If you're a fan of old-school comfort food recipes, you'll likely adore this pork with maple syrup and applesauce. Best of all, you cook the entire pork chop dinner in one skillet! Simply sear the chops in the pan, then remove and cover with foil. As the meat rests, sauté the side in the same pan. The drippings add a lovely, savory touch to the sauce.

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Dijon Pork Chops with Apple Salad

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BHG / Cara Cormack

After taking the meat off the heat, spoon a zippy Dijon mustard sauce over the grilled pork chop recipe for a gourmet boost. Serving a simple apple and arugula salad on the side turns this easy pork chop recipe into a meal. And an amazing pairing: The tang of the blue cheese mixed with the crisp, peppery greens is a bold BFF for the mustard drizzle.

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Grilled Pork Chops with Bacon and Tomato

Grilled Pork Chops with Bacon and Tomato
Andy Lyons

Because everything is better with bacon—even pork! A speedy (we're talking just 20 minutes) bacon jam is a dreamy topping for these juicy pork chops. Grilled tomato slices and kale make a well-balanced, BLT-inspired side.

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Apple Cider-Brined Pork Chops

Apple Cider-Brined Pork Chops
Andy Lyons

For pork chops that are fully loaded with fall flavor, try marinating them in a sweet apple cider brine. Prep the boneless pork chop recipe in the morning, then let them soak all day before grilling at dinnertime. Not sure what to pair with pork chops? We suggest plating the protein with a side of charred mini peppers and crunchy slices of French bread.

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Stuffed Pork Chops with Apples and Walnuts

Apple-Stuffed Pork Chops
Blaine Moats

This apple-stuffed pork chop recipe is easier to make than you think, and everyone will ask for the secret of your sage-scented stuffing. (Psst—it's apples, onion, and cheddar cheese.) Top the breaded pork chops with a crown of walnuts and bread crumbs for crunch. And don't skip the final step: The quick cream sauce is sweetened with a splash of apple juice and is so tasty you just might lick your plate.

Test Kitchen Tip

For the best stuffed pork chops, reach for a thin-blade, sharp knife. This tool allows you to slice a small, deep opening so less of the filling falls out.

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Bourbon-Sauced Pork Chops

Bourbon-Sauced Pork Chops
Blaine Moats

These grilled pork chops are covered in rich bourbon, soy sauce, and brown sugar sauce. Serve them over broccolini and mashed potatoes to soak up the extra sauce that drips off the smothered pork chops.

Test Kitchen Tip

Bypass the alcohol by swapping apple juice for the bourbon, if desired.

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Pork Chops with Cranberries and Pears

Pork Chops with Cranberries and Pears
Carson Downing

This pork chop recipe is perfect for fall dinners when cranberries are in season. As one BHG home cook raved, "We loved this. We used two large chops instead of four, but we kept everything else the same. Our supermarket didn't have fresh cranberries yet, so we used canned cranberry sauce, and it was delicious! We are making it again tonight with real cranberries."

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Beer-Marinated Pork Chops

Beer-Marinated Pork Chops
Iain Bagwell

You've probably heard of beer-marinated brats, and we've utilized the same moisture-boosting, tenderizing trick for this grilled pork chops recipe. Prepare the marinade after dinner one night, allow the pork to soak until dinner the next day, then grill. Rave reviews are sure to follow for this, one of our juiciest pork chop dishes—especially after you add the cheesy walnut garnish.

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Oven-Fried Pork Chops with Potatoes

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Jason Donnelly

Have dinner on the table in just 30 minutes thanks to this easy pork chop recipe. Oven-baked pork chops come together in a flash thanks to shortcuts like packaged cornbread stuffing mix and frozen potato wedges.

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