25 Easy Sides For Pork Chops That Make A Delicious Meal

There’s just something satisfying about a well-cooked slab of sides for pork chops. Lean, tasty, and juicy, they always make a great dinner. However, after you have your pork chops all good and ready, you need to find a side dish for them because as much as we love them, pork chops taste even better when served with something delicious. 

So if you find yourself thinking about what to serve with pork chops, we’re here to satisfy all your cravings.

In this post, we’ve compiled some of the best sides for pork chops.No matter your preference, this list has everything needed to elevate your pork chop servings, from potatoes to veggies and pasta; we’ve got all of your favorites and more.

Quick Table: Pork Chop Sides

Recipe	Calories (Per Serving)	Preparation Time
Hasselback Potatoes	539	1 Hr 30 Min
Garlic Butter Mushrooms	143	25 Min
Southern Coleslaw	140	2 Hr 20 Min
Corn Casserole	355	50 Min
Southern Fried Apples	219	25 Min
Steakhouse Green Beans	114	35 Min
Twice Baked Potatoes	366	45 Min
Glazed Carrots	148	25 Min
Crack Corn Salad	415	15 Min
Cauliflower Au Gratin	211	50 Min
Broccoli And Cheese Bake	171	1 Hr 15 Min
Roasted Broccolini With Creamy Mustard Sauce	329	20 Min
Italian Herb Pasta	421	10 Min
Apple Bacon Slaw	86	35 Min
Brown Sugar Roasted Pineapple	495	30 Min
Cucumber Mango Salsa	80	15 Min
One Pan Stick Of Butter Rice	186	50 Min
Cheesy Ranch Potatoes	184	30 Min
Garlic Parmesan Zucchini Casserole	225	40 Min
Blt Pasta Salad	238	40 Min
Baked Beans	155	1 Hr 20 Min
Sweet Potato Kale Salad	242	30 Min
Creamy Noodle	200	20 Min
Spinach Parmesan Quinoa	203	30 Min
Foil Pouch Potatoes, Peppers And Onions	173	50 Min

1. Hasselback Potatoes

Hasselback potatoes are an elegant side dish perfect for serving on special occasions or whenever you’re feeling fancy.

These baked potatoes are crisp and salty on the outside and incredibly creamy and soft on the inside from a loaded filling of cheese and bacon.

Add a dollop of sour cream with these delicious potatoes, and they’re sure to make a perfect accompaniment for pork chops. 

Calories Per Serving: 539

Preparation Time: 1 Hour 30 Minutes 

2. Garlic Butter Mushrooms

Garlic butter mushrooms are a great side dish for those who aren’t the biggest fans of vegetables. The chewy and buttery taste of these sauteed mushrooms will make you forget you’re actually eating a vegetable.

They are really easy to make and feature a mix of garlic, lemon juice, onions, white wine, and seasoning simmered with button mushrooms.

Calories Per Serving: 143

Preparation Time: 25 Minutes 

3. Southern Coleslaw

Coleslaw is an all-time classic side dish perfect for barbeque season. This creamy southern variation, with its extra dose of creaminess, is the perfect pairing for grilled pork chops.

This slaw contains the standard base of carrots and cabbages, but the dressing is really the star of the show.

It combines a mixture of mayonnaise, pickle juice, salad dressing, apple cider vinegar, black pepper, and sugar to create a sweet and salty coleslaw that is simply addictive.

Calories Per Serving: 140

Preparation Time: 2 Hour 20 Minutes

4. Corn Casserole

Corn casserole is an easy side dish that requires very few ingredients, making it the perfect last-minute side to make with pork chops.

It is a pretty hands-free dish as all you’ll need to do is combine butter, sour cream, corn muffin mix, and a few other ingredients in a casserole dish and bake. Easy peasy!

Calories Per Serving: 355

Preparation Time: 50 Minutes 

5. Southern Fried Apples

Fried apples are a classic southern pairing for pork chops, and with their rich cinnamony aroma and sweet-tart flavor, it’s not hard to see why these delicious tender apples are a favorite down south.

This is one of the easiest and most affordable side dishes to whip up, as all you’ll need is a cooked combination of apple, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar.

Calories Per Serving: 219

Preparation Time: 25 Minutes 

6. Steakhouse Green Beans

Green beans are a common vegetable side dish paired with many things, but they can often sometimes feel bland in terms of flavor.

So if you’re looking for an easy way to elevate the taste of this classic vegetable, steakhouse green beans are the way to go.

Tender and bursting with flavor, these green beans are cooked in a mixture of chicken stock, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, olive oils and onions.

Calories Per Serving: 114

Preparation Time: 35 Minutes

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7. Twice-Baked Potatoes

Twice-baked potatoes are a crisp and gooey side dish that is really easy to make, and when served with pork chops, you’ll never want to stop eating these. 

They feature crispy baked potato shells filled with a mixture of potatoes, sour cream, butter, chives, and cheese. 

Calories Per Serving: 366

Preparation Time: 45 Minutes 

8. Glazed Carrots

There’s just something incredibly tempting about the sight of colorful glazed carrots. Maybe it’s the shiny sauce or how fancy they look.

Whatever the reason, this easy side dish is one of the best ways to transform carrots into an elegant side dish perfect for special occasions or a regular weekday.

These tender sweet carrots are cooked with butter, white wine, and sugar and will be happily devoured by even the pickiest of eaters.

Calories Per Serving: 148

Preparation Time: 25 Minutes 

9. Crack Corn Salad

Crack corn salad is a super versatile side dish that not only goes not only with pork chops but can be served with just about anything from fish to chicken.

All you’ll need is freshly cooked corn, bacon, jalapenos, and a few other veggies combined with a tangy ranch dressing. Feel free to use frozen corn or canned corn if you can’t get fresh corn.

Calories Per Serving: 415

Preparation Time: 15 Minutes 

10. Cauliflower Au Gratin

Cauliflower gratin is a decadent and gooey side dish perfect for those on a low-carb diet or really anyone sick of forcing plain steamed cauliflower florets down their throats and looking to try something new.

This baked gratin features cooked cauliflower combined with a creamy melted cheese mixture along with herbs and peppers. Feel free to toss bits of crumbled bacon into this rich mixture before baking.

Calories Per Serving: 211

Preparation Time: 50 Minutes

11. Broccoli Cheese Bake

We’ll never understand why, but when combined with cheese, broccoli always seems to just taste a million times better. A dish like this broccoli cheese bake is the perfect way to achieve that upgrade.

It features cooked broccoli combined with cheese, eggs, milk, butter, and flour in a thick mixture that is then baked to golden brown perfection.

Calories Per Serving: 171

Preparation Time: 1 Hour 15 minutes 

12. Roasted Broccolini With Creamy Mustard Sauce

Equal parts tender and crispy, roasted broccolini is an amazing way to up your broccoli game. The creamy mustard sauce of this delicious side dish will also make you an instant devout fan.

This tasty dish uses broccolini, a Chinese vegetable similar to broccoli but with a more sweet and mild taste. It is also further elevated with a garnish of fragrant almonds and garlic.

If you can’t find broccolini at your local store, feel free to use regular broccoli, the rich mustard sauce will still make it taste equally amazing.

Calories Per Serving: 329

Preparation Time: 20 Minutes

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13. Italian Herb Pasta

Pork chops can be quite filling on their own, but if you want a truly filling feast fit for a king, pair them with these luscious Italian herb pasta.

It is super easy to make and features cooked pasta tossed in olive oil and Italian herbs. So, if you’re running late, this is a great last-minute dish to make.

Add a few shavings of fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano to make this pasta taste even better.

Calories Per Serving: 421

Preparation Time: 10 Minutes

14. Apple Bacon Slaw

As we’ve mentioned before, apples and pork chops always make a winning pair, and if you’re the type who prefers your coleslaw to be on the tender, soft side, this warm apple bacon slaw is perfect for you.

All you’ll need are a few basic ingredients like cabbages, onions, and apples brought to a simmer with vinegar, sugar, and salt.

Calories Per Serving: 86

Preparation Time: 35 Minutes 

15. Brown Sugar-Roasted Pineapple

Pork chops always make a great pairing with sweet fruits like pineapple as the combination of sweet and savory is classic no one can help but love.

This brown sugar-roasted pineapple is definitely one of the best ways to enjoy a serving pineapple with a smoky taste.

All it requires are pineapple chunks tossed in a buttery brown sugar combo and baked till lightly golden.

Calories Per Serving: 495

Preparation Time: 30 Minutes

16. Cucumber Mango Salsa

Cucumber mango salsa is a refreshing side dish perfect for summer, and its sweet-savory blend of flavors makes the perfect accompaniment to pork chops.

It is an easy recipe that even kids can whip up as all you’ll need to do is combine mangoes, onions, cucumber, peppers, and lime, and voila, you’ve got a flavorful salsa all ready to be scooped up.

Calories Per Serving: 80

Preparation Time: 15 Minutes

17. One Pan Stick Of Butter Rice

Rice is another great side to serve with pork chops as it is easy to make and always appreciated by any crowd.

However, serving just plain rice might be boring, so the best alternative is a buttery flavor-filled dish like this stick of butter rice.

As the name implies, this buttery dish starts with rice lightly toasted with butter and then baked with french onion soup until cooked and tender.

Calories Per Servings: 186

Preparation Time: 50 Minutes 

18. Cheesy Ranch Potatoes

Potatoes are always a crowd pleaser no matter when served, and if you’re grilling your pork chops barbecue style, cheesy ranch potatoes are the perfect pairing for that smoky summer flavor.

These baked potatoes are tossed in a mixture of olive oil and ranch dressing and elevated by a gooey cheddar cheese topping.

Calories Per Serving: 184

Preparation Time: 30 Minutes

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19. Garlic Parmesan Zucchini Casserole

This delicious casserole is loaded with a mix of different cheeses. It is perfect for those who can’t ever seem to get enough cheese. Which could be just about all of us on a good day. 

This baked casserole features grated zucchini, onions, eggs, garlic, parmesan, mozzarella, cheddar cheese, onions, and crumbly toppings of breadcrumbs.

Calories Per Serving: 225

Preparation Time: 40 Minutes 

20. Blt Pasta Salad

Looking for a healthy salad but still craving the deliciousness of carbs? A low FODMAP dish like this BLT pasta salad might just be what you need.

This salad contains brown rice fusilli pasta combined with lettuce, tomatoes, bacon, olive oil, and a rich herb dressing.

Calories Per Serving: 238

Preparation Time: 40 Minutes

21. Baked Beans

Baked beans are another amazing pairing for pork chops. They are creamy and meaty and make the perfect side dish for those on a low-carb diet.

It is a fairly easy dish to make and consists of browned ground beef, bacon, onions, sugar, ketchup, and mustard, all slow-cooked until tender and creamy.

Calories Per Serving: 155

Preparation Time: 1 Hour 20 Minutes

22. Sweet Potato Kale Salad

Kale can sometimes be a very polarizing vegetable, but love em or hate em, they make a great pairing for meats like pork chop.

If you’re looking for a way to elevate the taste of kale, there’s no better way to do so than this sweet potato kale salad.

It features crisp fried sweet potato cubes combined with kale, parmesan, and a creamy avocado dressing.

Calories Per Serving: 242

Preparation Time: 30 Minutes 

23. Creamy Noodles

Creamy noodles are a decadent side perfect for pork chops and can be made without much hassle.

All you’ll need is cooked spaghetti tossed in a mixture of cream cheese, sour cream, cajun seasoning, milk, butter, garlic, and pepper. Add a garnish of fresh parsley, and these delicious noodles will have you hooked.

Calories Per Serving: 200

Preparation Time: 20 Minutes

24. Spinach Parmesan Quinoa

Quinoa is a delicious and healthy alternative to rice, and since it is so versatile, it makes a lovely side dish when paired with meats like pork chops. 

This spinach parmesan combo is a delicious way to prepare quinoa as it is cooked with a mixture of chicken broth, onions, and garlic, all of which give it a rich flavor.

Calories Per Serving: 203

Preparation Time: 30 Minutes

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25. Foil Pouch Potatoes, Peppers And Onions

If you’re hosting a summer barbeque and need an easy side to cook on the grill while you focus on grilling your pork chops and entertaining guests, a foil pouch combo like this is the perfect dish to try.

All you’ll need are heavy-duty foil sheets to wrap some well-seasoned potatoes, green peppers, and onions. Place them on the grill, and you’ve got a tasty side dish ready in less than an hour.

Calories Per Serving: 173

Preparation Time: 50 Minutes

Frequently Asked Questions

What Spices Go With Pork Chops?

Pork chops go well with many different seasonings and spices. You can choose spices like black pepper, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and chili powder. 

You can also make a spice mixture and use it as a dry rub for your pork chops; this way, they can be loaded with a blend of different aromas and spices.

What Is A Good Vegetable To Serve With Pork Chops?

Pork chops are quite versatile, so they make the perfect base for any vegetable.

From broccoli to zucchini, asparagus, green beans, bell peppers, carrots, squash, and even juicy options like tomatoes, you can opt for pretty much any vegetable when serving pork chops.

Are Pork Chops Healthy?

Pork chops are quite healthy as they are lean red meat rich in protein and vitamins like zinc and selenium. They also contain less fat than other meats like sirloin steak, which makes them an excellent option for weight loss and overall heart health.

However, as with any red meat, they should be consumed in moderation to avoid a high cholesterol intake.