Pork Chops recipes
Juicy Pork Chop Recipes
Pork chops dry out fast when they are thin or overcooked. Most of these recipes use chops at least 2 cm (3/4 inch) thick and cook them just until the centre reaches 71°C (160°F), followed by a 5-minute rest.
For a quick dinner, pan-fried pork chops with garlic butter take 22 minutes and air fryer pork chops 24. Juicy baked pork chops and oven-baked BBQ pork chops are ready in under 40 minutes, while smothered pork chops with onion gravy, stuffed pork chops and slow cooker pork chops make a heartier meal.
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Quick answer
For juicy pork chops, choose chops at least 2 cm (3/4 inch) thick, season them well and cook them just until the thickest part reaches 71°C (160°F), then rest them for 5 minutes. Pan-fried pork chops with garlic butter are the quickest at 22 minutes. Juicy baked pork chops bake at 200°C (400°F) for 15-20 minutes if boneless or 20-25 minutes if bone-in.
- Recipes
- 12
- Average total time
- 1 hr 2 mins
- Quickest
- Pan-Fried Pork Chops with Garlic Butter (22 mins)
- Rated Easy
- 11 of 12
- Average calories
- 418 per serving
- Newest
- Pork Chops with Apples and Onions
All Pork Chop Recipes (12)
Frequently Asked Questions
What temperature should pork chops be cooked to?
Cook pork chops until the thickest part reaches 71°C (160°F), then rest them for 5 minutes before serving. If the chops are stuffed, the centre of the stuffing must reach 74°C (165°F).
Bone-in or boneless pork chops?
Bone-in chops have more flavour and are more forgiving. Boneless chops cook faster, so check the temperature a few minutes early.
Should I brine pork chops?
A quick brine of 30 minutes to 4 hours in salted water helps lean chops stay juicy. Pat them dry before cooking so they brown well.
Why are my pork chops tough?
They were probably thin or cooked too long. Choose chops at least 2 cm (3/4 inch) thick, take them off the heat at 71°C (160°F) and let them rest for 5 minutes so the juices settle.