20 Pork Chop Dinner Ideas That Will Help You Switch Up Your Weekly Dinner Rotation

For many of us, pork chops bring back memories of childhood. They were an easy meal for parents to cook and have ready by six o'clock. Browned quickly in a pan with apples and onions, sautéed with cabbage, or smothered in gravy—we're happy to relive these warm memories of hearty, fulfilling dinners.

If you grew up eating dry, basic pork chops, you might not have such warm memories. And even if the pork chops of your childhood were tasty, it's time to open up your spice rack, reconsider what's in your vegetable crisper drawer, and try some new things. Pork is subtle enough to work with a wide variety of ingredients, but flavorful enough to hold its own in a medley of competing tastes. Plus, it's often cost-effective compared to pricier beef cuts—and a little more exciting than your standard weeknight chicken dinners. Luckily, we have the pork chop dinner ideas you need to enliven both boneless and bone-in cuts, complementing the savory flavors of the meat with just the right tang and spice.