The 20 Most Popular Pork Chop Recipes on the Yummly App
Drum roll, please. We compiled the data and these are the quick-cooking, sweet or savory pork chop recipes Yummly cooks just like you have cooked and saved the most.
Quick & Easy Sheet Pan Pork Chops with Roasted Potatoes and Veggies; photograph by Olga Ivanova
I grew up kosher, so my first experience with pork chops was through The Brady Bunch and Peter Brady’s memorable “pork chops and applesauce.” But my Italian-American husband ate them regularly in his childhood. After two decades with him, I understand why pork chops are the most popular cut of pork in the U.S.: They cook quickly, they work well with flavors from around the world, and they’re budget-friendly.
Here on Yummly, there are more than 9,000 recipes for pork chops. That’s a lot to sort through! Luckily, we have data analysts who can run the numbers, to identify the pork chop recipes Yummly home cooks have saved, cooked, and served more than the rest — the ones they turn to again and again. Even if you’ve been making pork chops much longer than I have, you’ll find something new in the top 20 that follow.
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Pork chop FAQs
Here’s what you should know about pork chops
What are the different types of pork chops?
Whether you’re shopping for bone-in or boneless, there are a lot of different names for pork chops, but only a handful of different cuts. All come from the loin, a long stretch of meat at the center of a hog’s back. These are the main types:
Ribeye chops, cut from the rib section of a pork loin, have a large “eye” of loin with a little fat around it, and are also sold as rib chops.
Pork loin chops look a little like T-bone steaks. On one side of the bone you’ll find part of the loin muscle, and on the other a smaller section of lean pork tenderloin. Also known as porterhouse chops, they have less fat than rib chops.
Center cut pork chops, also known as top loin, New York chops, or an America’s Cut, come from the part of the loin closer to the head. They’re boneless, lean, and fast-cooking.
Sirloin pork chops come from near the hip. If you don’t cook them carefully, they get tough and dry.
Blade pork chops are cut from the other end of the loin, near the shoulder. They have more fat than rib or loin chops, and can be tough. You may also see these labeled as blade steaks or pork shoulder steaks.
How to cook pork chops
For quick weeknight dinners, try pan-fried, grilled, baked, or even air fryer pork chops. (To get them golden brown in a hurry, pat your chops dry with paper towels before seasoning.) If you have more time, take a leisurely approach by braising them in a crock pot or the oven. Whichever method you use, cook time will vary depending on how thick-cut your chops are.
To be sure the pork is cooked through, use a meat thermometer (such as the Yummly Smart Thermometer). Remove the pork from the heat when it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F, and let the chops sit for a few minutes before serving — even if the meat looks a little pink in the center, if you’ve hit the minimum temperature you’re good to go.
What to serve with pork chops
Traditional side dishes are all-American options like mashed potatoes, green beans, and broccoli, but I like to take my cue from the flavors in my pork chop recipe. So Parmesan Roasted Potatoes and Roasted Broccoli Rabe pair with Italian-style chops, while sweet-and-spicy Korean seasoning calls for Instant Pot White Rice and Korean Spinach.
The 20 best pork chop recipes on the Yummly app
Affordable, versatile pork chops are about to become your go-to for easy weeknight dinners. Check out these amazing recipes.
1. Grilled Pork Chops with Basil-Garlic Rub
More than 300,000 Yummly home cooks have saved this easy recipe to their collections. A simple, Italian-tinged rub made from fresh basil, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil adds tons of flavor — top each chop with the suggested shaved Parmesan and toasted pine nuts and you’ll see why it’s #1 on the list.
2. Korean Pork Chops
The traditional sweet-salty-spicy flavor profile of Korean cooking suits lean pork chops perfectly — no wonder this recipe ranks #2. Here, boneless chops spend just 10 minutes in a marinade made with ingredients like soy sauce, honey, ginger, and sweet chili sauce, before hitting a hot frying pan for a good sear.
3. Parmesan Baked Pork Chops
This easy recipe calls for only a handful of ingredients, among them Italian breadcrumbs, garlic powder, black pepper, and plenty of grated Parmesan cheese. They combine to make a coating for boneless pork chops, which come out of the oven crispy and cheesy and utterly irresistible.
4. Easy Pork Chops with Roasted Vegetables
This can’t-miss recipe has the word “easy” in the name, and it really is. You start by roasting veggies, almost any kind, on a sheet pan. Once they’re in the oven, season bone-in pork chops with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika, and sear them in a skillet over medium-high heat. Transfer the chops to the sheet pan to roast alongside the vegetables, and a few minutes later, it’s all perfectly cooked.
5. Boneless Pork Chops in Creamy Garlic Spinach Sauce
If you love pork recipes that feature a good cream sauce, pull up a seat. To make these decadent pan-fried pork chops, cook your chops in a large skillet over medium-high heat. (Use a cast iron skillet for a nice, deep sear.) Once they’re ready, remove and make a quick garlic-butter-cream sauce with cream, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Wilt some baby spinach in the sauce, return the chops to the pan, and serve.
6. Boneless Pork Chops
Don’t let the simple name of this recipe fool you. The tangy honey-garlic sauce is so enticing, you’ll be tempted to eat it straight — but you won’t want to miss out on the tender, center cut boneless pork chops. It goes from pan to table in just 15 minutes!
7. Southern Smothered Boneless Pork Chops
Smothered pork chops are a classic dish of the American South, pure comfort food thanks to a velvety cream sauce. Dried herbs and prepared chicken broth make this a pantry-friendly recipe, too.
8. Garlic Butter Pork Chops
A handful of ingredients in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat results in tender pork chops you’ll want to eat again and again. And why not? Simple and tasty, it’s the perfect recipe for a quick weeknight dinner.
9. Slow Cooker Pork Chop Stroganoff
One way to ensure your meat doesn’t dry out: Cook pork chops in a slow cooker. Here they get the stroganoff treatment, with a mushroom sauce that gets its richness from sour cream. Don’t forget the noodles!
10. Honey Garlic Grilled Pork Loin Chops Recipe
Rounding out the top 10 is a recipe that calls for just four common pantry ingredients — ketchup, honey, soy sauce, and garlic. Mix them together, brush onto boneless pork chops, and grill over medium-high heat until you get those gorgeous, flavorful char marks.
11. Pork Chops with Balsamic Glaze
This recipe had me at “balsamic glaze.” And it couldn’t be simpler: Cook seasoned center cut chops in a cast iron skillet. When they’re done remove them and add balsamic vinegar and a little sugar (or sweetener, if you’re watching your carbohydrates) to the pan. Let that simmer down into a thick glaze, and use it to coat the chops.
12. Garlic Butter Baked Pork Chops
Oven baked pork chops come out tender and juicy, and this easy recipe makes magic from simple ingredients — nothing but the chops, salt & pepper, butter, garlic, thyme, and a little olive oil. They start out on the stovetop to get a nice sear, after which you pop the skillet into the oven. Make sure to spoon out all that garlicky, buttery sauce for serving.
13. Quick & Easy Sheet Pan Pork Chops with Roasted Potatoes and Veggies
Chunks of potatoes, a colorful array of vegetables, and 1-inch-thick pork chops roast on a sheet pan together, flavored with Italian seasoning, paprika, and garlic powder. When it’s all done, the potatoes are crispy, the veggies are fork-tender, and the pork chops are simply perfect. With just a sheet pan, a cutting board, and a knife to clean after dinner, this is one easy pork chop recipe.
14. Korean Style Pork Chops
I’ll take any chance I can get to use gochujang, the Korean chili paste. Here, it adds heat to a marinade using soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger. Boneless chops luxuriate in the mixture for 20 minutes, then get browned on the stovetop before roasting in the oven until cooked through.
15. Ranch Pork Chops and Potatoes Sheet Pan Dinner
That packet of ranch dressing mix in your pantry adds tons of flavor to an easy sheet-pan supper made with either boneless or bone-in chops. If you happen to have a second packet of ranch mix, I can’t think of a better use than to dress a crisp green salad, the perfect side dish.
16. Rosemary Lemon Pork Chops
My favorite easy marinade uses olive oil, lemon juice, rosemary, and garlic. Normally I use it for chicken, but the combo also makes for some mighty juicy pork chops. Cooking the chops on the grill intensifies the flavor and makes side dishes a breeze — I like to throw on some sliced zucchini while the chops rest.
17. Easy Honey Garlic Pork Chops
If you’re like me, you’re a sucker for the crispy, caramelized edges that come from exposing sweet-ish seasoning to an open flame. First, you sear your chops in a broiler-safe skillet, then make a quick sauce with butter, garlic, honey, and vinegar. Baste the chops with the sauce, then slide under the broiler to get that flame-licked char.
18. Cuban Spiced Pork Chops
Coming in at number 18 on the list, these Cuban-accented chops deliver the punch of tropical flavors with very little effort. Fresh lime juice combines with ground cumin, garlic, onion powder, and olive oil to make a tart marinade. Once your boneless chops have soaked it up, they get grilled or broiled quickly.
19. Tender Grilled Pork Chops
You only need three ingredients to make the tasty marinade for this recipe — oil, soy sauce, and steak seasoning. The simple formula keeps prep time to a minimum (you can put this together before you leave for work in the morning), but these chops come off the grill tasting like something that took much more effort.
20. Easy Pork Chops With Sweet and Sour Glaze
Last but definitely not least on the list comes a spectacular recipe, on the table in just 20 minutes. The chops themselves are cooked using the stovetop-to-oven method. Once you transfer the skillet to the oven, simmer a simple glaze with balsamic vinegar, honey, garlic, and dried herbs — it’ll thicken up, ready to coat the meat, right when your timer goes off for the chops.
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