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I love a good pork chop for dinner. It’s a quick and easy main dish, and there are so many ways to make them taste amazing. Today, I’m sharing two of my favorite easy pork chop recipes that I know you will love for your next meal.

These pork chop recipes are perfect for busy weeknights or when you want something special without a lot of fuss. They bring great flavor to the table and are simple to follow. Let’s get cooking!

Soy Garlic Pork Chops: A Quick Dinner Idea

These soy garlic pork chops are packed with flavor. They are simple to make and perfect for a weeknight meal.

Key Ingredients & Tips

• Soy Sauce Base: This gives a deep, umami taste to the marinade. Use low-sodium if you prefer.
• Fresh Garlic: Don’t skip fresh garlic for the best aroma and flavor in your pork chops.
• Marinating Time: Even 30 minutes helps the flavor sink in, but longer always makes a difference.

Soy Garlic Pork Chops

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Marinate Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian-American

Calories: 290

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 4 boneless pork chops
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp honey
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated

Method

 

1. Mix soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger in a shallow dish. Add pork chops and coat fully.
2. Marinate at least 15 minutes, up to 1 hour.
3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high with a little oil. Remove chops from marinade, letting excess drip off.
4. Cook 4-6 minutes per side until browned and internal temperature reaches 145°F.

Notes

Easily doubled for a crowd. Serve with rice and a green vegetable.

Sweet And Sour Pork Chops: An Easy Family Meal

These sweet and sour pork chops bring a classic flavor to your dinner table. The sauce is simple to make and coats the chops beautifully.

Key Ingredients & Tips

• Pineapple Juice: This is key for the sweet base of the sauce and adds a nice fruitiness.
• Bell Peppers: Use different colors for a pop of color and to add more vegetables to your dish.
• Cornstarch Slurry: Helps to thicken the sauce perfectly so it coats everything well.

Sweet and Sour Pork Chops

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian-American

Calories: 310

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 4 boneless pork chops
• 1/2 cup pineapple juice
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 bell pepper sliced
• 1/2 onion sliced
• 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tsp water optional, for thickening

Method

 

1. Whisk pineapple juice, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and soy sauce in a bowl. Set aside.
2. Cook pork chops in a large skillet over medium heat, 4-5 minutes per side, until lightly browned and almost cooked through. Remove from pan.
3. Add bell pepper and onion to the same skillet, cook until slightly tender, 3-5 minutes.
4. Pour in the sauce, bring to a simmer, then return chops to the pan.
5. Cook 5-7 minutes, spooning sauce over chops, until cooked through and sauce thickens. Add cornstarch slurry if needed.

Notes

Leftovers keep in the fridge up to 3 days and taste great the next day