Fun Pork Chop Recipes To Mix Up Your Routine
Lean and tender, pork chops really are the “other white meat.” Whether you want to dress them up or keep things weeknight-simple, we’ve rounded up our very best pork chop recipes to inspire you. From juicy, pan-seared pork chops with rich sauces like mushroom cream or savory tomato, to recipes for pork chops that coat the meat in a crispy crust of some kind (hello, Schnitzel!) there’s sure to be a pork chop meal idea here to help you decide what to serve up tonight.
Saucy Pork Chop Recipes
Sticky, Asian-inspired hoisin sauce makes a perfect pair for tender, juicy pork chops. Or, in the depths of winter, pork chops in mushroom cream sauce might call to you. Whatever pork chop recipe you pick, remember this: The trick to keeping your chops from drying out is to rely on your trusty meat thermometer. An internal temp of 145 degrees Fahrenheit, and your chops are done!
Retro-Classic Pork Chop Dinner Ideas
The olden days knew a thing or two about how to cook pork chops for dinner, and these three pork chop recipes are not messing around. Schnitzel is maybe the most classic pork chop recipe, ever, and for good reason. It’s rich and flavorful, a favorite for human beings of all ages. Shake and bake is like that, too. And buttery garlic chops — well, who would say no to garlic butter?
Fun Pork Chop Meal Ideas
The only problem with some pork chop recipes is that they’re one-and-done, meaning you still have to come up with a side dish or two. Well, these five pork chop recipes help you map out the whole meal, meaning you only have to think about one ingredient list and one recipe — hurray for that.
You’re A Pork Chop Whiz Now!
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