Tell the steak and potatoes to move over (just a little).

Bone-in pork chop recipes guarantee juicy cuts of meat, while boneless pork chop recipes offer ease.

But whether they’re thick-cut or thin, budget-friendly pork chops are a favorite option forbusy weeknight dinners.

Southern Living Mississippi Style Pork Chops with mashed sweet potatoes and garlicky green beans

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While Southerners love their fried meat and gravies, this isn’t just fried pork chop recipes galore.

There are also pork chopsheet pan recipesand grilled pork chop recipes that pack in plenty of flavor.

Despite the fact that its pork, the herbs combined with cranberries and stuffing give a real holiday vibe.

Southern Living Cornbread and Cranberry Stuffed Pork Chops in the pan ready to serve

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Cheesy Skillet-Baked Pork Chops

Make tonight’s dinner extra delicious with this cheesy pork chop recipe.

This basic grilled pork chop marinade is full of pantry staples to help you mix it together fast.

The dry rub has some heat, but the sauce has a just-right hint of sweetness to balance it.

Pork Chops with Carolina Barbecue Sauce, Smoked Butter, and Braised Onions on a platter to serve

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The bone-in pork chops are seared to golden brown and then simmered with an umami-rich mushroom gravy.

This recipe makes ahomemade ranchseasoning that is marinated with the pork, then simply baked in an oven.

The Granny Smith apples add sweet notes to the otherwise savory flavor profile.

Smothered Pork Chops with Rice

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Pork Chops With Dijon-Buttermilk Sauce

Nothing’s worse than a dry pork chop.

This recipe ensures they stay juicy thanks to the Dijon-Buttermilk Sauce.

A maple, mustard, and apple cider vinegar glaze balances the flavors nicely.

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Nestle the pork chops among sliced apples, shallots, and a few sprigs of thyme to roast.

Mississippi Pork Chops

Liven up your typical pork chop dinner with this Mississippi-style recipe.

The star of this dish is the jarredpepperoncini peppers.

Two plates of honey-soy glazed pork chops with broccolini and cremini mushrooms on a table with forks and knives, a glass of water, and small bowls of pepper and sliced scallions.

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Southern Living Grilled Pork Chops on plates to serve with green beans and mashed potatoes

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Maple Chipotle Air Fryer Pork Chops

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Smothered Pork Chops

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Ranch Pork Chops

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Fried Pork Chops with Peas and Potatoes

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Skillet Pork Chops with Apples and Onions

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Pork Chops with Dijon-Buttermilk Sauce

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Southern Living Pork Chop Sandwich on plates to serve with a beer

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Southern Living Skillet Pork Chops With Sautéed Pears in the skillet to serve

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Southern Living Sheet Pan Pork Chops on the pan ready to serve

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Pepper Jelly-Glazed Pork Chops on a white platter

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