21 Best Side Dishes for Pork Chops

My family loves a good pork chop dinner and I have lots of family meal recipe ideas using the versatile chop. When delicious pork chops are the main course at our table, I like to make sure we have the best side dishes to go with them. Here are 21 favorite side dishes that will complement your favorite pork chop recipe.

I make juicy pork chops all year round so my list of favorite sides includes recipes for easy vegetable side dishes, salads, pasta and potatoes. The best part is that these variety of side dishes are great for busy weeknights. These easy sides are for when you want to feed your family a simple meal with minimal effort. Next time you are looking for the perfect side dish, head straight to this list.

Side Dish Recipes

1.Mini Parmesan Truffle Hasselback Potatoes

These crispy baby potatoes are stuffed with Parmesan cheese and drizzled with truffle oil. They are a great side dish to pair with my Panko Parmesan Pork Chops. Both can be cooked in the oven at once. These mini potatoes do not disappoint.

2. Air Fryer Green Beans

Green beans go from frozen to cooked in less than 15 minutes. The great thing is that there is no need to defrost the beans either. Just toss them in a bit of olive oil and sprinkle on some garlic powder, salt and black pepper to make this healthy side dish. I make this simple recipe to go with my Skillet Pork Chops and Sauerkraut recipe. A full dinner is on the table in 30 minutes!

3.Instant Pot Long Grain Rice

I like to make this white rice with my Stuffed Pork Chop Italiano recipe as it soaks up the delicious sauce. This super simple side dish is the perfect complement to any pork chop recipe with a sauce. Plain rice turns into a great option for a side dish.

4.Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potatoes

These are a good option for a weeknight dinner. The sweet flavor of the potatoes works well next to pan fried pork chops and you can even bake them in advance then heat them up right before serving. I like to add a pat of butter and a sprinkle of brown sugar to them for extra flavor.

5.Roasted Brussel Sprouts and Butternut Squash with Bacon

If you want some decadent roasted vegetables that make your taste buds dance then you must try this recipe. It is a popular choice when my family gets to decide what side dish they want for a holiday dinner. This recipe sure goes well with a pork dish like roasted tenderloin too!

6.Cranberry Pecan Salad with Blue Cheese

This is my ultimate holiday salad but also is a great choice to pair with pork chops. The salty and sweet combination of ingredients goes great with a lean protein like pork. Add some dinner rolls and your meal is complete.

7.Roasted Lemon Asparagus

This is a great side dish if you are looking for a healthy option. Lemon juice and lemon zest brightens roasted asparagus for an easy recipe with simple ingredients.

8.Stovetop Mac and Cheese

My son declares this is the best thing to eat next to pork chops. It sure is a hearty side and it only takes 5 ingredients to make! While it is on my list of side dishes, it also serves as a good main dish too. This is one of my favorite simple recipes for a good macaroni and cheese made on top of the stove.

9.German Style Potato Salad

This delicious potato salad recipe is from Grumpy's Honeybunch. Creamy gold potatoes are served warm with a sweet and tangy dressing conatining bacon bits. Pork Chops with this potato salad make the perfect meal.

10.Easy Scalloped Potatoes

This delicious potato casserole has a creamy flavor with cheddar cheese in every bite. It's a decadent side dish that is also a great addition to a holiday dinner. Via Swirls of Flavor.

11.Braised Collard Greens with Turkey Bacon

This southern side dish is a perfect choice with Juicy Grilled BB Pork Chops. This is a bit more work than some of my other side dish suggestions but teh good news is that it can be made ion advance and reheats great in a pot of the microwave.

12.Easy Roasted Corn on the Cob

This recipe via Everyday Eileen is an easy way to make perfect corn everytime. And everyone knows that corn goes perfectly with pork chops.

More Easy Side Dish Recipes

Cinnamon Spiced Apple Rings via Restless Chipotle

Blue Cheese Tomatoes with Microgreens

Super Easy Grilled Vegetables in Foil via Bowl Me Over

Heirloom Tomato and Chick Pea Salad

Cheesy Beer Bread

Crispy Oven Fried Zucchini Chips

Yellow Rice via Amira's Pantry

Fresh Corn and Tomato Salad

Orange Cranberry Sauce

I hope you enjoy my list of delicious side dishes to go with your pork chop recipes. A great way to dress up your main dish is to add some perfect sides. Dinner would not be the same without them!