Pork chops are always a great choice for dinner and today we have collected 25 of the BEST sides for pork chops so you don't have to wonder what goes with pork chops again. We are bringing in the classics with sweet potatoes, squash, and mushroom side dishes, but also getting adventurous with spinach salad, parmesan polenta, and Spanish pisto.
It's 25 different recipes for good dinner sides to make your dinner a WHOLE LOTTA YUM!
What to serve with pork chops?
Classic pork chop side dishes include potatoes in all forms, roasted veggies, and apple sauce. Yet, sometimes we just need dinner sides that are quick, easy, or different. A simple change in your side for pork chops will make your whole dinner seem new, fresh, and unique.
With slow cooker creamed corn, parsnip puree, and calabacitas, we are hoping to help you expand your horizons when it comes to healthy sides for pork chops. Of course, we do have some classics in there, like roasted veggies and sauteed asparagus, but with no limit to the number of sides you can serve with your pork chops, especially at a summer BBQ, there's a great chance you could try two or the of these pork chop side dishes in one evening.
If you are looking for how to best cook up some delicious pork chops to try with these side dish recipes look no further than our air fryer boneless pork chops and our keto baked pork chops with breading.
Oh, and you can also check out our collection of the best pulled pork side dishes for some amazing BBQ sides that would also pair perfectly with pork chops.
1
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes
A quick and simple side dish that can be made either sweet or savory, air fryer sweet potato cubes pair perfectly with pork chops! We are making ours in just 25 minutes by keeping things simple with a quick roast of cubes of sweet potato pieces seasoned with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Stir or shake to ensure even roasting of your vegetable. Add in a green veggie alongside your air fryer sweet potatoes and favorite pork chops (can we suggest air fryer pork chops?) and you have a quick and easy weeknight dinner that is no fuss!
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2
Low Carb Caprese Recipe
Caprese salad is a quick and easy Italian salad that's essentially a tomato, basil, and mozzarella salad topped with a light balsamic dressing and seasoning. Make it with sliced cheese and tomatoes OR use mini cheese balls with grape or cherry tomatoes.When paired with pork chops it makes for a great no-cook healthy side dish perfect for a summer dinner or BBQ.
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3
Wilted Spinach Salad with Bacon
Wilted spinach salad with a hot bacon dressing makes the perfect spinach salad you'll love to eat year-round. This version is made even better by removing the sugar and making the recipe low carb, paleo, and keto-friendly, too.Assembling your spinach salad with hot bacon dressing is a breeze! Simply place your spinach in a bowl and top it with sliced mushrooms, hard-boiled eggs, and crumbled bacon pieces. Make the warm bacon dressing by combining olive oil, bacon grease, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, Worchester sauce, stevia, and grated onion in a small sauce pan and bringing it to a low simmer for 5 minutes. Drizzle the dressing on the prepared salad and serve immediately. A simple yet flavorful side, our wilted spinach salad is a great way to keep your pork chop dinner low-carb and keto-friendly while still enjoying a flavorful meal.
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4
Low Carb Butternut Squash Soup (with coconut milk)
Freshly cooked butternut squash, garlic, coconut milk, and curry combine to create a smooth and creamy paleo butternut squash soup that takes the chill out of a fall afternoon. With both stovetop and Instant Pot directions, you are sure to find a method to prepare a batch of this delicious autumn soup. After cooking the squash cubes, you are going to add the coconut milk, curry powder, and seasoning before blending this soup to a creamy texture. Add in some lime juice and add salt & pepper to taste. Serving your favorite pork chop recipe with our butternut squash soup recipe is the perfect way to enjoy an autumn dinner.
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5
Stuffed Mushrooms with Bacon Cream Cheese & Green Onions
Made without breadcrumbs, this baked stuffed mushrooms recipe with cream cheese and bacon is a terrific side for your pork chop dinner. Low-carb and easy to make, it will compliment your chops and make dinner delicious. Ready in less than 30-minutes, these stuffed mushrooms are the ideal item when you need a quick and easy that is going to impress. To whip up a quick batch begin by removing the stems from the mushrooms, dicing them, and combing the diced stems with cream cheese, bacon, parmesan, garlic, basil, chives, salt, and pepper. Fill the mushrooms with the filling mixture and bake for 10+ minutes in a preheated oven. Serve your pork chops with this delicious stuffed mushroom side any day of the week.
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6
KFC Coleslaw Recipe
A delicious copycat recipe, this KFC-inspired coleslaw is bringing home the real deal! Made with all the favorites including cabbage, carrots, and onions, and dressed with a sauce made from mayo, sugar, milk, buttermilk, lemon juice, and apple cider vinegar, this coleslaw recipe can be ready in just a few minutes, but you will get the best results with an overnight chill in the fridge. Perfect for summer BBQs and feeding a crowd, be sure to include this KFC coleslaw the next time you are serving pork chops with a group of friends and family.
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7
Crispy Fried Potatoes
This simple technique results in the most deliciously soft and creamy potatoes on the inside, and golden and crispy on the outside. Eat them any way you choose, but they are incredibly delicious when served with pork.Chop your potatoes into 1" pieces to make this classic potato side dish. Boil them in salted water until they are almost cooked through and drain. Heat a large skillet with butter and oil then add your potatoes. Resist the urge to stir until the potatoes begin to form a crust, and then you can move them around. Season to taste and serve when they are crispy and golden. Pork chops and country fried potatoes are a classic combination and one that you are sure to love any day of the week.
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8
Easy Parmesan Polenta - Rich & Creamy!
This Easy Parmesan Polenta is creamy and delicious! A nice change of pace from mashed potatoes and makes for a great side dish for pork chops! A simple side dish to make, you begin your parmesan polenta by boiling water and adding polenta or cornmeal and salt. Simmer the mixture over low heat, occasionally stirring, until it thickens. Once the polenta mixture has finished cooking, add in butter, parmesan, milk, and parsley, and stir to combine. Season to taste with salt & pepper and serve. Parmesan polenta is ready in less than 30-minutes meaning you can pair it with pork chops even on the busiest of weeknights for a quick and easy dinner.
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9
Easy Air Fryer Acorn Squash
This simple side dish is a quick and easy way to make acorn squash. It is the perfect side dish for pork for anyone that loves low-effort cooking!To make your roasted acorn squash, begin by washing, drying, and slicing the squash in half. Remove the seeds and brush the insides with oil, salt, and a dash of cinnamon. Air fryer for 20 or so minutes, until you can easily pierce the acorn squash with a fork. Serve as-is, or remove the flesh from the peel and mash slightly. Either way you serve it, this air fryer acorn squash recipe is perfect for serving up pork chops in the fall.
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10
Air Fryer Asparagus Recipe
This Italian style air fryer asparagus is cooked in just 7 minutes with almost no added fat. It makes a delicious and healthy side for meats, including pork chops. Wash, dry, and trim your asparagus, then drizzle them with oil and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Top with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese and air fry for 7 minutes. Add a squeeze of lemon just before serving. This fresh and delicious side for pork chops is great any time you need a quick dinner side, but would be especially tasty in the summer when fresh crops are available.
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11
Beetroot salad
This beetroot salad makes a fresh addition to any pork dish. The sweetness of the beets pairs wonderfully with pork and adds some fun and color to any meal, plus it's ready in under 15-minutes!Begin your beetroot salad by dry roasting pepitas until they are lightly toasted and cut any beetroots that are particularly large. Place washed and dried salad greens in a bowl and add the beetroot, sliced onions, feta cheese, and the roasted pepitas. Dress the salad with olive oil and balsamic vinegar and serve.A quick and easy salad, the beetroot salad is perfect for warm summer nights and will add a lively splash of color to your pork chop dinner.
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12
Arugula Salad with Lemon Dressing
This Lemon Arugula Salad is simple and so elegant, perfect as a side dish for any entree. It's got bright and fresh flavors! Begin your salad by preparing a dressing. Combine lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a jar and shake to combine. In a bowl, add the arugula and parmesan cheese, and coat it with the lemon dressing. Garnish with additional parmesan and lemon zest. A light and simple salad, the lemon arugula salad is the perfect dish to serve with your pork chops all summer long.
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13
Red Skin Mashed Potatoes
These red skin mashed potatoes are so buttery, creamy, and rich! So easy to make, and pairs perfectly with any pork entree!Making red skin mashed potatoes starts with cubing and boiling your potatoes until they are fork-tender. Drain the water and add in warmed half and half as well as the butter and mash. Top with chives.Serve warm red skinned mashed potatoes alongside your pork chops for a classic potato side dish that everyone is sure to love.
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14
Chipotle Coleslaw Recipe
We have a great twist to the classic coleslaw recipe that is sure to impress! This Chipotle Coleslaw recipe is dressed with a smoky cilantro lime mayo sauce that makes it the perfect side for your next BBQ. The secret to this cabbage coleslaw is the homemade dressing. To make the cilantro lime mayo sauce combine mayo, adobo sauce, lime, sugar, salt, and pepper into a small bowl and whisk together. Pour the sauce over sliced cabbage and toss to evenly coat. Top your coleslaw with minced cilantro and serve. A fantastic summer side dish, Chipotle Coleslaw will be add a fresh new spin to your pork chop dinner.
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15
Parmesan Green Beans Recipe
The secret to making delicious parmesan green beans as crisp as possible is to top them with seasoned panko breadcrumbs before roasting them in the oven and serving them alongside your favorite baked pork chop. To make the green beans, start by coating the beans in oil. In a small bowl combine panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, garlic, onion, thyme, and oregano. Sprinkle the seasoned breadcrumb and parmesan mixture over the prepared green beans and bake in a preheated oven for 20 minutes. Serve this fresh vegetable side dish with baked pork chops for a deliciously simple dinner that is low-carb and family-friendly.
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16
Spanish Pisto Recipe - Vegan Spanish Ratatouille
Spanish Pisto is similar to a French ratatouille, made with slow-cooked vegetables in olive oil and garlic. It's a great side dish to any roast or grilled meats, including pork.Begin your pistol by preparing green and red bell peppers, zucchini, garlic, and onion. Warm olive oil in a large skillet and add garlic and onion. Cook for a couple of minutes then add the peppers and zucchini. Season with salt, pepper, and cumin, and cook for 20 minutes. Add in a can of crushed tomatoes and a little sugar and cook for an additional 20 or so minutes. Serve this vegetable side dish with pork chops and impress all of your guests with your authentic Spanish Pisto.
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17
Creamy Parsnip Puree
This parsnip puree recipe is a creamy, flavorful side this just may replace mashed potatoes at your table! Naturally gluten-free and lower in carbs than traditional potatoes, parsnip puree is a great side dish for pork chops. To make this delicious side, boil parsnip pieces with garlic until fork tender and drain. Add the parsnips back to the pot and add in butter and half and half. An immersion blender is recommended to puree the cooked parsnips, but you could also use a blender. Season with salt, pepper, and fresh thyme, and enjoy!A great alternative to mashed potatoes, these pureed parsnips are the perfect new side dish to try with your pork chops.
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18
Sweet Potato Biscuits
LIght, fluffy, and packed with fall flavor, these sweet potato biscuits are the perfect side dish for your pork dinner.To start these super easy biscuits, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Cut in cold butter. In a separate bowl, combine buttermilk and sweet potato puree, and then gently fold the mixture into the dry ingredients. Roll out the dough to 1" thickness and use a pastry cutter to make 2" biscuits. Bake until golden and delicious. Fried pork chops with gravy are going to love having these sweet potato biscuits on the side!
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19
Salsa Verde with Avocado for Pulled Pork
Looking for something to make your pork dishes stand out. This avocado and tomatillo salsa verde offers a smooth zestiness for pulled pork, sliced tenderloin, and even pork chops. To make this 15-minute salsa verde begin by placing tomatillos and cilantro into a blender. Chop roughly for a few pulses. Remove the mixture and place it in a bowl. Add in onion, garlic, chile peppers, oregano, cumin, salt, water, and diced avocado. Give it a quick stir and then drizzle over your pork chops. Add a spicy flare to your dinner when you top your pork chops with this salsa verde recipe.
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20
Sauteed Asparagus with Garlic, Butter & Parmesan
Need a quick side to pair with pork? Fix this sauteed asparagus with butter, garlic & shredded Parmesan cheese in only 10 minutes.Begin by washing and drying the asparagus and then removing the woody stalk. In a medium-sized skillet melt butter or ghee and prep your garlic. Add the garlic to the melted butter and cook for 30-seconds, then add the asparagus and cook. Once finished, add salt and pepper and sprinkle with parmesan. The perfect summer side dish, sauteed asparagus is ready to accompany your pork chops on those warm summer nights.
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21
Crispy Garlic Herb Roasted Potatoes
Extra crispy potatoes in the oven make a classic combination when paired with pork chops. This side dish is often a family favorite! To make your roasted potatoes in the oven, begin by peeling, cubing, and boiling until al dente. Drain and cool the potatoes while you warm a skillet with butter and oil. Toss in the potatoes with seasoning garlic powder, smoky paprika, dried herbs, salt, and pepper, and stir to combine. Place the seasoned potatoes in a preheated oven and roast to perfection. It's a new twist on a classic dish that makes your pork chop dinner seem more like the comfort food that it truly is.
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22
Slow Cooker Creamed Corn
Slow Cooker Creamed Corn is such an easy recipe made with sweet corn green chiles and lots of cheddar cheese. Makes for a great side dish with pork chops! In a blender, begin this recipe by combining corn kernels, heavy cream, and cream cheese. Blend until smooth then add to a crock pot along with the rest of the corn, green chiles, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Slow cook for 2-5 hours then butter and cheddar cheese, and serve when melted. Best made on weekends and special occasions where you have time to let the corn slow cook, you are going to love pairing this slow cooker creamed corn with your pork chops.
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23
Simple Roasted Vegetables
A simple, tasty vegetable side dish that the family will love! It's an easy and quick side dish to go with a good pork meal. Begin by preparing potatoes, carrots, and shallots. Lay on a prepared baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake until soft and cooked to your liking. These simple roasted vegetables are a great way to get your family to enjoy a tasty medley and will compliment your pork chops any night of the week.
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24
Oil-Free Sweet Potato Fries
Soft and crispy these oil-free sweet potato fries are coated with fragrant spices before being baked. A healthy and delicious side dish, they are a great alternative to traditional potato side with your pork chops. Slice your sweet potatoes into fry pieces and season with garlic powder, chili, and cumin. Bake your seasoned fries in a preheated oven and serve warm. A simple yet tasty side, you can serve pork chops and sweet potato fries even on busy weeknights.
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25
Calabacitas
Made with zucchini, squash, peppers, onions, and cheese, calabacitas is a great side dish that is full of new and exciting flavors! Ready in just a half-hour, it's a super quick side dish for your pork chop dinner. To begin, roast poblano peppers and then remove the skins and chop. In a large skillet, cook onion, jalapeno, and garlic. Add in zucchini, squash, corn, Mexican oregano, ancho powder, chili flakes, cumin, and salt. Add in the roasted and chopped poblano peppers, and garnish with white cheese, cilantro, and red pepper flakes. Quick and easy, calabacitas will add some spicy flare to your pork chop dinner.
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