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When it comes to planning meals for your family, one meat that is often overlooked is the pork chop. Pork chops are an extremely versatile meat and make the perfect choice for a protein during your busy weeknights. You can choose from several cuts of pork chop, including a boneless chop or a bone-in pork chop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Any time that you need a dinner that is meaty and rich in protein, turn to pork chops as an alternative to fattier meat. A juicy pork chop will both satisfy and fill you up all at once. No matter how you like to cook your pork chops, from grilled, braised, or cooked in a skillet, there is an option for cooking pork chops that you are going to love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From baked with apples to a barbecue-style fried chop, the following 15 recipes for pork chops are sure to be enjoyed by all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1.Pork Chops with Apple Sauce<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

What you need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4 apples chopped
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 ounces of golden raisins
Fresh ginger
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 cups apple juice
\u00bd teaspoon each of nutmeg and ground cinnamon
2 tbsp olive oil
Boneless pork chops, 4
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons butter<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to Do:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add the first eight ingredients to a medium pot and cook over medium heat until a chunky sauce is formed. This will take about ten minutes or so. If the sauce starts to spatter as it is bubbling, turn down the heat. Once the apples become soft and the sauce is formed, remove the pan from the heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next, heat a skillet over medium heat and add in the oil. Season the chops with salt and pepper and then add the pork chops to the skillet. Brown each side of the pork chops and then cook for about five or six minutes or until cooked through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add in some butter and the apple juice. Then pour the sauce from the pan over the chops and serve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"\"<\/figure>2. Pork Chops with a Parmesan Crust<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

What you Need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 large eggs
A cup of Italian bread crumbs
\u00be cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
10 ounces of pork loin chop \u00bd to \u00be inches thick
Salt and pepper to taste
6 tablespoons of olive oil
Lemon wedges to serve<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To make:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gather three shallow dishes. In the first, whisk the eggs. In the second place the bread crumbs, and in the third place the cheese. Season the pork chops with salt and pepper. Next, coat the chops with the cheese and then dip into the eggs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, cover the pork chops with the bread crumbs. Make sure to pat after each step to adhere. Heat up some oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add in the pork chops and cook until the center reaches a temperature of 150 degrees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This will take about six minutes for each side. Transfer the pork chops to plates and serve with the lemon wedges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"\"<\/figure>3. Jalapeno Smothered Pork Chops<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

What you need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6 pork chops
Tablespoon olive oil
Teaspoon each of salt, pepper, and garlic powder
2 tablespoons salsa verde<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the filling:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6 ounces of cream cheese
\u2153 cup each of salsa verde and shredded cheese
A tablespoon of jalapenos chopped<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the topping:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00bd a cup of cheddar cheese, chopped bacon cooked, and raw jalapenos sliced<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To make:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Combine the olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and salsa verde in a small bowl. Place the pork chops into the mixture and cover. Make sure the mixture gets rubbed into the meat. Preheat the grill and once hot cook for about three minutes on each side, or until just cooked through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Combine the softened cream cheese, jalapenos, cheddar cheese and salsa verde. Divide the mixture and place it on top of each pork chop. Top with the bacon, jalapenos, and additional cheese. Close the lid of the grill and cook until the cheese melts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"\"<\/figure>4. Pork Chops with an Orange Glaze<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What you need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One pound boneless pork chops
Salt and pepper to taste
Tablespoon olive oil
Two cloves of minced garlic
\u2154 cup of orange juice
\u00bc cup of soy sauce
1 and \u00bd tablespoons of brown sugar
2 tsp of water
1 tsp of cornstarch<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To make:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Season each side of the pork chops with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add the pork chops and cook until browned on each side, about three or four minutes. Remove the chops from the skillet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reduce the heat to medium-low and saute the garlic. Pour in the soy sauce, orange juice, and sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a small bowl mix the cornstarch and water. Pour into the juice mixture. Simmer for two or three minutes, or until the sauce begins to thicken. Return the pork chops to the pan and cook until heated through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"\"<\/figure>5. Creamy Mushroom Pork Chops<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

What you need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 tablespoons butter
1 onion diced
A tablespoon of minced garlic
\u00bd cup of sliced fresh mushrooms
6 pork chops
Salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste
2 10.75 ounce cans of condensed mushroom soup<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To make:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Melt the butter in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add in the onion and saute until it begins to soften. Add in the garlic and cook for about a minute. Next, add the mushrooms and cook until browned, around six minutes or so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remove the mixture from the pan and set to the side. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Season the pork chops with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Heat up the pan that you cooked the mushroom mixture in and add the pork chops to it. Cook until browned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remove the pork chops from the skillet and place in a 13 by 9-inch baking pan. Spread the onion\/mushroom mixture over the top. Add the soup and cover with foil. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for fifteen more minutes or until the pork chops are cooked to 145 degrees F.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"\"<\/figure>6. Parmesan Pork Chops with Veggies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

What you need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4 to 5 pork chops with bone
One pound red potatoes cut into one inch pieces
One pound of green beans
2 tablespoons green beans
2 tablespoons olive oil
Tsp thyme
5 cloves of minced garlic
Salt and pepper to taste
\u2154 of a cup of parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons of parsley leaves<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To make:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. In a large bowl combine the thyme, salt, pepper, garlic, parmesan cheese, and olive oil. Brush half of this mixture onto the pork chops and then place them on the baking sheet. Place the potatoes and green beans into the parmesan mixture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Place the coated veggies onto the baking sheet with the pork chops. Bake for 20 minutes and then broil for four minutes until the cheese becomes golden and the pork is cooked through. Garnish with the parsley and then serve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"\"<\/figure>7. Grilled Pork Chops with Pineapple<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

What you need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One 8 ounce can of pineapple rings. Drain and reserve the juice
\u00bc cup each of soy sauce and brown sugar
\u00bc teaspoon of garlic powder
4 pork chops
Black pepper to taste<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To make:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Place the pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, and the garlic powder in a ziplock bag. Mix the ingredients until the sugar is dissolved. Place each of the pork chops into the juice mix and then seal the bag. Refrigerate overnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preheat the grill, remove the pork chops from the marinade, and grill until the meat is browned. This will take about five to 8 minutes per side. While grilling, brush the pork chops with the marinade several times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The excess marinade should be discarded. When cooking the meat, place the reserved pineapple rings on the grill and cook until hot. Serve fresh off of the grill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"\"<\/figure>8. Chili Sauce Pork Chops<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

What you need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4 pork chops trimmed
\u2153 cup dry sherry
A tablespoon of soy sauce
A tablespoon of grated ginger
2 tablespoons of red pepper flakes or chili sauce
2 tablespoons of honey<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to make:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook the pork chops for two minutes on each side or until each side is well browned. Remove the meat from the pan and set it aside. Add the wine, soy sauce, chili sauce or red pepper flakes, and the honey to the pan and cook for about three minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Return the pork chops to the pan and then cook on each side for about a minute. Simmer in the pan until the pork chops are cooked through. When the pork chops are cooked through remove from the pan and serve warm with the sauce covering them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"\"<\/figure>9. Coconut Crusted Pork Chops with Pineapple Salsa<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

What you need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 or 4 boneless pork chops
Olive oil
\u2154 of a cup of panko crumbs
\u2154 of a cup of coconut flakes
\u00bd tsp each of chili powder, ground cumin, and sweet paprika
Salt and pepper to taste<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the salsa:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One can of drained pineapple rings
\u00bd cup of diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons of red onion diced
A tablespoon of diced jalapenos
A teaspoon of cilantro
Salt and pepper to taste<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To make:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About 2 hours ahead of time, drain the can of pineapples, pouring the juice into a large bowl. Place the pork chops into the juice, cover, and refrigerate. Make the salsa by combining all of the ingredients. Cover and refrigerate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F and then grease a large pan with olive oil. In a small dish combine the panko, coconut, cumin, paprika, chili powder, and some salt and pepper. Remove the pork chops from the pineapple juice and pat dry with a paper towel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coat the chops with oil using a pastry brush and then dredge them through the crumbs. Place each chop in the baking pan. Bake for about 20 minutes or until cooked through. Serve with the pineapple salsa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"\"<\/figure>10. Pork Chops with Cracker Crust<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

1 cup crushed crackers
Garlic salt and pepper to taste
2 eggs, beaten
4 pork chops
\u00bc cup of butter<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To make:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. In a small bowl, combine the crackers, pepper, and garlic salt. Mix them well. In a separate bowl beat the two eggs. Dip each of the pork chops into the beaten eggs and then into the cracker mixture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Place the pork chops into a baking dish in a single layer. Place pieces of butter around the pork chops. Cover the dish with foil and then bake the pork chops for about 20 minutes. Turn the pork chops over and then bake them for another 25 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remove the foil for the last fifteen minutes of the cooking. The juices of the pork chops should run clear when they are fully baked and they should no longer be pink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"\"<\/figure>11. Cuban Style Pork Chops<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

What you need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5 ounces of boneless pork chops
Juice of two limes
\u00bd of a teaspoon cumin
2 cloves crushed garlic
\u00bc tsp each of pepper and onion powder
\u00bd tsp olive oil<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To make:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trim the fat from the pork chops. Use a sharp knife to cut marks over both sides of the pork chops. Mix the remaining ingredients in a nonreactive container or a resealable bag. Put the chops in with the seasonings and place them into the refrigerator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marinate the pork chops for at least one hour. After marinating, remove the pork chops from the container and then broil or grill the chops for eight to ten minutes. Turn the pork chops over once at the halfway point. Make sure they are cooked through and then serve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These pork chops go great with several side dishes such as rice or vegetables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"\"<\/figure>12. Ranch Potatoes and Pork Chops<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

What you need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 tablespoons of olive oil
1-ounce package of ranch seasoning
A tsp of paprika
Tablespoon of oregano
Tsp pepper
6 pork chops
2 pounds of baby potatoes
A tablespoon of chopped parsley<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to make:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Use cooking spray and spray down a baking sheet. Place the pork chops and potatoes on the baking sheet and then drizzle with olive oil. In a bowl, mix the ranch seasoning packet, oregano, pepper, and paprika.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rub the seasoning mix over the potatoes and the pork chops. Cook the potatoes and the pork chops in the oven for around 40 minutes or until the pork chops are fully cooked. Remember that all ovens are different and that it may take more or less time for the pork chops to fully cook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Garnish the potatoes and the pork chops with the fresh chopped parsley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"\"<\/figure>13. Pork Chops with Mashed Potatoes and Apples<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

What you need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 pound of fingerling potatoes
2 cloves of garlic
Salt
4 boneless pork chops about \u00bd inch thick
A tsp of chopped sage
Pepper
A tablespoon of olive oil
1 large red onion chopped
2 granny smith apples cut into small pieces
\u00be of a cup of apple cider
\u00bc o a cup of buttermilk<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Make:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Place the garlic and the potatoes into a saucepan and cover with cold water. Season with a bit of salt. Cover the pan and bring the water to a boil. Uncover and cook until the potatoes are tender. Rub the sides of the pork chops with the salt, pepper, and sage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Heat a skillet over high heat and add a teaspoon of olive oil. Sear the pork chops until they are golden brown on each side. Transfer them to a plate and then wipe out the skillet. Add more olive oil and cook the apples and the onion over medium heat until they are lightly browned. Stir the cider into the dish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Return the pork chops to the skillet and cook until no longer pink. Reserve the liquid and add it to the potatoes. Add in the buttermilk and mash. Serve the pork chops with the mashed potatoes and apples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"\"<\/figure>14. Simple Fried Pork Chops<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

What you Need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8 thin pork chops with the bone in
A teaspoon of salt
A teaspoon of pepper
A cup of flour
Cayenne pepper
\u00bd cup of canola oil
A tablespoon of butter<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To make:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sprinkle each side of the pork chops with salt and pepper to taste. Combine the cayenne pepper, the flour, a teaspoon of salt and a teaspoon of pepper or more or less to taste. Take the pork chops and dredge through the flour mixture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Set the pork chops on a plate. In a pan, heat the canola oil over medium heat and then add in the butter. When the butter melts and the mixture is hot, cook the pork chops for two or three minutes on each side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These fried pork chops are great with applesauce on the side or some grilled or steamed vegetables and the best part is that they are really easy to make.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"\"<\/figure>15. Grilled Chops with Walnuts and Peaches<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

What you need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4 pork chops, bone-in or boneless
2 tablespoons of butter
Salt and pepper
A peach cut into slices
Half of a cup of chopped walnuts
A tablespoon of rosemary leaves
2 sprigs of thyme
2 tablespoons of brown sugar<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To make:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, season the pork chops with salt and pepper. Next, warm a skillet up over medium heat. Add the butter and melt it. Add in the slices of peaches and cook until they are browned on each side. Remove the peaches from the pan and then place them onto a plate. In the same skillet add the pork chops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cook on each side until well browned. Place the peaches, the rosemary, the thyme, and the walnuts over the pork chops. Sprinkle brown sugar over it all. Cover and cook for about four minutes. Serve warm. This recipe can also be made using chicken breasts if you do not have any pork chops on hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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