When it comes to pork chops, there are so many delicious ways to prepare them that it can be hard to choose just one method. Whether you're craving the rich flavors of apple stuffed pork chops baked to perfection in the oven or the smoky taste of chops sizzling on the grill, we've got you covered. These two tempting recipes will help you master pork chops in the kitchen and on the grill, ensuring every bite is packed with flavor and never dry!

Method 1: Skillet then Oven

Tender and Juicy Apple Stuffed Baked Boneless Pork Chops

Apple Stuffed Pork ChopsPhoto byButter & Baggage

Cooked in an iron skillet, this gourmet pork chop with apples recipe is surprisingly approachable, and one that any home chef can master. You’ll want thick boneless pork chops to hold the savory apple filling for the most tender and juicy pork chops that start on the stove and finish in the oven. Plus they’re a one-pan dinner; less mess in the kitchen is always a win!

The secret for these tender and juicy apple pork chops is in the cooking process. Sear the pork chops to crispy perfection, creating a golden crust that locks in the tenderness of the meat. Incorporate sauteed apples and shallots to add a lovely sweetness; not too much or too little. Then finish them in the oven so they don’t overcook just like I do with pork chops with stuffing.

This baked pork chops with apples and onions recipe looks as beautiful as it tastes! A scrumptious dinner recipe that’s fast, fabulous, and just a little bit fancy! One you might find at a restaurant, but that doesn’t mean it’s difficult.

My second secret weapon for pork chops in general is to marinate them in buttermilk overnight or for at least two hours. You’ll be amazed at the difference this makes. Don’t worry if you don’t have buttermilk in your fridge, you can make your own buttermilk with items in your pantry.

What You'll Need for Oven Roasted Stuffed Pork Chops

• buttermilk to marinate
• ▢2 boneless pork chops at least 1 inch thick
• ▢1 tablespoon olive oil
• ▢1 medium apple chopped
• ▢1 shallot diced
• ▢1 tablespoon brown sugar

Method 2: Grilled Pork Chops

The Juiciest Bone In Grilled Pork Chops

Grilled Pork ChopsPhoto byButter & Baggage

Fire up the grill and get ready to make the juiciest grilled pork chops ever! Tender bone in pork chops with a flavorful caramelized crust, all cooked to perfection without the need for brining. These are not dry boring pork chops but juicy and tender, an easy dinner recipe you’ll want to make over and over again. Simple to make with just 3 ingredients.

A simple, slightly spicy rub becomes beautifully golden brown as these pork chops sizzle away on your grill. Grilled bone in pork chops don’t demand any intricate brining processes or marination to be mouthwateringly juicy. You just have to know the secret to cooking them perfectly.

If you’re like most folks, tender and juicy aren’t associated with pork chops. It’s a very inexpensive meat but like most meat, it can easily become tough and we can all remember eating a pork chop we could hardly cut with a knife.

Not these my friend, they will be tender and juicy as long as you don’t over cook them. The reason we grew up with dry tough pork chops is the FDA used to recommend that they be cooked to 160º, the standard changed in 2011. At 160º you will have shoe leather. Now they recommend a safe temperature to be 145º. However, that doesn’t mean you can cook them to 145º, if you do, they will be tough.

Pork chops, like most cuts of meat will continue to cook when removed from the heat. In just 3 minutes or so, the internal temperature will increase at least 10º. So remove pork chops from the heat when the internal temperature reaches 135º whether you’re placing them on a grill or cooking pork chops in a skillet smothered with mushroom gravy or making slow cooker Ranch pork chops.

What You'll Need for Juicy Grilled Pork Chops

• ▢4 pork chops bone-in, at least 1 inch thick
• ▢1 tablespoon olive oil
• ▢¼ cup brown sugar
• ▢1 tablespoon hot paprika (or regular paprika and ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper)
• ▢2 teaspoons salt

More Ways to Make Pork Chops

crock pot pork chops

pork chops and potato casserole

baked pork chops with peaches

fried breaded pork chops

garlic butter skillet pork chops.