Mike Ditka’s Official Tailgater’s Pork Chops

This recipe was developed by Chef Tom Kenny of Mike Ditka’s Restaurant in Chicago. A favorite pork chop recipe for tailgating of the legendary coach of Da Bears and the New Orleans Saints and 5-time Pro Bowler. Be sure to …

Cajun-Style Spiced Pork Chops

Bring on the grilling season! These spicy thick chops are a great way to get family to the dinner table. Also good on camping trips. Serve with roasted potato wedges and grilled summer squash. …

Pork Char Siu

Complement the Chinese barbecue flavor in this recipe with an Asian-inspired slaw, or bowl of rice and a tangle of grilled scallions. To make this recipe your own, try the char siu marinade on all your favorite cuts of pork—ribs, …

Piri-Piri Pork Chops with Chickpea and Tomato Salad

This piri-piri marinade is so amazing; you might want to make a double batch so you can make these chops again soon. Despite all the chiles, it has only a mild heat, which is nicely tempered by the salad. To …

Habanero and Lime Ribeye Pork Chops

Mashed yuca, or sweet potato oven fries, along with sliced chayote (a Latino squash) sautéed with garlic, would be good side dishes for this Caribbean-style main course. Mexican corn on the cob (spread with sour cream and sprinkled with Parmesan

Cuban Pork Adobo Bone-In Chops

*Cuban cooking often calls for sour orange juice, which is less sweet and more acidic that common orange juice. If you can find sour oranges, such as Seville or Bergamot, substitute this juice for lime juice. You can also use …

Grilled Lemon-Basil Pork Chops with Lemon-Basil Orzo

A Caesar salad would be delicious alongside these chops, as would almost any green salad. You can also make the orzo more substantial by adding other ingredients to it—tomatoes, olives, zucchini, red onion, corn, blanched green beans, and marinated artichoke …

Pork Chop Salad with Strawberries and Almonds

All this refreshing salad needs to accompany it is a hunk of good bread or some nice breadsticks. To enjoy it year-round, use other fruits in season—for example, apples or pears in the fall, and oranges in the winter and …