The 45 Best Sides for Pork Chops (original) (raw)

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We’re all about one-pot meals, sheet pan dinners and recipes that tell us to throw everything in a Crockpot and call it a night. Nevertheless, there’s something satisfying about a classic square meal—a protein, carb and vegetable, just like your mom used to serve. Pork chops are a safe bet, since they’re easy to prepare, relatively lean and always delicious. But what should you serve with them? Here are 45 of the best sides for pork chops, from fancy baked potatoes to homemade applesauce.

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1. Spicy Broccoli Sauté

Switch it up from your usual roasted situation with the help of garlic, breadcrumbs and crushed red pepper flakes.

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3. Melted Onions

They’re gorgeous, unexpected and supremely easy to make.

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sides for pork chops brussels sprouts skillet with pancetta and breadcrumbs recipe

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best sides for pork chops homemade applesauce

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9. Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Like applesauce, the sweetness in these fries brings out the flavor of the pork chop. The vitamins and minerals are just a bonus.

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side dishes for pork chops make ahead mashed potatoes

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11. Make-ahead Mashed Potatoes

The secret weapon in these velvety, make-ahead potatoes is cream cheese (but shh, don’t tell anyone).

side dishes for pork chops cauliflower macaroni and cheese

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side dishes for pork chops hasselback butternut squash

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side dishes for pork chops barley risotto stuffed mushrooms

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sides for pork chops leek kale and goat cheese strata recipe

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sides for pork chops green goddess lettuce wraps recipe

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18. Green Goddess Lettuce Wraps

Presenting our favorite way to eat salad. Serve them with plenty of homemade green goddess dip on the side.

sides for pork chops light and tangy coleslaw recipe

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19. Light And Tangy Coleslaw

Made with a tangy vinegar base instead of mayo, this side is especially tasty with pork chops.

side dishes for pork chops coconut creamed spinach recipe

Erin McDowell

20. Coconut Creamed Spinach

Thanks to coconut milk, your go-to dinner side is now dairy-free (and just a tad healthier).

side dishes for pork chops baked potatoes recipe

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21. Baked Potatoes

Top them with creamy mushrooms, spicy Brussels sprouts or balsamic caramelized onions (or sour cream and chives—we won’t judge).

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best sides for pork chops one pot mac and cheese

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side dishes for pork chops cranberry apple salad recipe

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25. Cranberry Apple Salad

We love this crisp starter with apples, macerated cranberries, walnuts and mustard vinaigrette.

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Two Peas and Their Pod

28. Magic Broccoli

Garlic, lemon and a little salt and pepper are all you need to create an awesome, 25-minute side.

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30. Caesar Salad

Need something to stand up to your pork chops? Use hearty kale in your usual Caesar instead of lettuce.

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32. Green Beans Almondine

PureWow Coterie member Liz Falcigno gives us a keto-friendly, Whole30-approved take on the traditional butter-soaked dish.

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side dishes for pork chops parmesan pesto roasted potatoes recipe

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35. Parmesan-pesto Roasted Potatoes

Pork chops and potatoes are always a delicious pairing, but when the taters are slathered in basil pesto, it's just plain epic.

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36. Smashed Brussels Sprouts

Hot take: Brussels sprouts are the new potatoes. You're only six ingredients away from their tastiest iteration yet.

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best sides for pork chops crunchy broccoli salad recipe

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39. Crunchy Broccoli Salad

Don't knock raw broccoli 'til you've tried it. This 20-minute side boasts roasted sunflower seeds, dried cranberries and cheddar cheese.

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best sides for pork chops green cabbage gratin recipe

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41. Green Cabbage Gratin

Because *everything* is better with cheese, butter, wine and breadcrumbs—even humble, underrated cabbage.

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Katherine Gillen

42. Ranch Potato Salad

Just the creamy, herby, tangy update this picnic side needed. We wouldn't blame you for drizzling the dressing over your pork chop.

best sides for pork chops caesar pasta salad recipe

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43. Caesar Pasta Salad

Never choose between tender, creamy pasta and crisp, leafy greens again. (The dressing doubles as a zingy party dip, BTW.)

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44. White Wine Braised Leeks

So tender, they practically melt in your mouth. Their garlicky, herby flavor is just the pairing for an expertly seared pork chop.

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