Thin Pork Chop Recipes

How to cook thin pork chops on the stove plus a delicious, easy honey mustard pan sauce.

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Boneless thin pork chops are also commonly known as pork cutlets. Cutlets are simply thinly sliced pieces of meat. In the case of thin-cut pork chops they typically come from the center loin. You can buy them pre-sliced or slice a center loin with a sharp carving knife.

One of our favorite methods to cook thin-cut chops on the stove top is to give them a quick sear, make a pan sauce and then simmer them in it until just cooked through. It is fast and easy and the pan sauce can be varied every time. For this post we made a creamy honey mustard sauce.

1. Pat pork chops dry with a paper towel. Sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides of the pork chops.
2. Heat a large skillet on medium-high heat. Add oil to the skillet. …
3. Flip the pork chops over and cook another 2-3 minutes, depending on the thickness. …
4. Remove from the heat and serve warm.

Thin Pork Chops (with Honey Mustard Pan Sauce)

Tender, pork cutlets smothered in creamy honey mustard pan sauce. A perfect way to cook thin pork chops without drying them out. Dinner on the table in 20 minutes.

Prep: 5min

Total: 15min

Serving Size: 1

Nutrition Facts: calories 807 calories, Carbohydrate 14 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 264 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 55 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 62 grams protein, Saturated Fat 23 grams saturated fat, servingSize 1, Sodium 972 milligrams sodium, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Trans Fat 1 grams trans fat, unSaturated Fat 26 grams unsaturated fat

Ingredients:

• 6-8 boneless thin pork loin chops (aka pork cutlets)
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour*
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp butter
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp honey
• 3-4 sprigs thyme or dill for garnish

Instruction:

1. Mix the flour, salt and pepper on a plate. Dredge the cutlets in the mixture and shake off excess. Set aside.
2. Heat a heavy bottomed pan such as cast iron skillet over medium-high. Add 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp butter. Sear 3 or 4 thin pork chops at a time, for just over 1 minute per side until they just begin to turn golden. Remove from pan. Repeat with the rest of the olive oil, butter and chops.
3. Lower the heat to medium and to the same pan add the cream, mustard and honey. Whisk until combined and bring to simmer. Add the seared pork chops to the sauce and cover the skillet partially with a suitable lid or simply a round baking sheet that fits. Simmer for 5-6 minutes to cook the pork chops through. Garnish with fresh thyme or dill and serve.

21 Best Thin Pork Chop Recipes

Got some thin pork chops? Let’s make a delicious, easy, and mouthwatering dinner with these thin pork chop recipes.

Prep: 10min

Total: 30min

Ingredients:

• 1. Honey Mustard Pork Chops
• 2. French Onion Pork Chops
• 3. Bourbon Apricot Pork Chops
• 4. Italian Baked Pork Chops
• 5. Pork Chops with Apple Cider
• 6. Honey Glazed
• 7. Fried Pork Chop Sandwich
• 8. One Pan Pineapple Pork Chops
• 9. Crockpot Pork Chops
• 10. Grilled Lemongrass Pork Chops
• 11. French Onion Pork Chops
• 12. Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops
• 13. Pork Milanese
• 14. Italian Seasoned Pork in Creamed Corn
• 15. Creamy Ranch Pork Chops
• 16. Grilled Pork Chops
• 17. Vietnamese Grilled Pork Chops
• 18. Pork Chops and Noodles
• 19. Spicy Grilled Pork Chops with Apple Salsa
• 20. Lemon Pepper Oven Baked Pork Chops
• 21. Broiled Parmesan Pork Chops

Instruction:

1. Scroll up to get a bunch of easy, yummy, and delicious recipes. Don’t be afraid to get creative with the ingredients, you might discover a flavor you didn’t know you liked.
2. Get your shopping list going and make sure you’ve got all the ingredients.
3. Get cooking and make your next Thin Pork Chop Recipe!

HOW TO COOK PORK CHOPS (THIN/QUICK FRY CHOPS)

FAQ

How do you keep thin pork chops from drying out?

What are thin-cut pork chops called?

How long to bake very thin pork chops at 350?

How do you keep pork chops from getting tough?

1. Opt for Thick-Cut Bone-In Pork Chops. Thin-cut pork chops won’t sear properly in the time it takes to cook them through. …
2. Skip the Brine, but Season Liberally. …
3. Let the Pork Chops Rest. …
4. Sear Pork Chops Over Medium-High Heat. …
5. Baste the Pork Chops. …
6. Let the Pork Chops Rest, Again. …
7. Serve.