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Pork Chops
Pork chops are cut from meat perpendicular to the spine, usually from the loin. They come thick or thin, bone-in or boneless.
Cook Time
10-20 minutes
Best Cooking Method
High Heat Frying, Grilling
Price Range
$$
About This Cut
Origin
Loin and shoulder sections
Characteristics
Varies based on origin - loin chops are lean, shoulder chops are fattier and more forgiving
Cooking Tips
Loin chops are best with high heat frying or grilling for quick cooking. Shoulder chops can handle slow roasting or longer grilling to render the fat properly.
Popular Dishes
Grilled Pork ChopsPan-Seared ChopsStuffed Pork ChopsApple and Pork Chops
💡 Pro Tip
Shoulder chops are actually more forgiving than loin chops because of their fat content. If you're new to cooking pork, choose shoulder chops and cook them low and slow to render all the delicious fat.