20 Best Side Dishes for Pork Chops to Make a Delicious Meal

Smoky, savory, and downright comforting, these collard greens are good for any Southern-style meal. Simmer them low and slow, serve them up with your favorite pork chop recipe, and don’t be surprised when everyone goes back for seconds.

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Crispy potatoes are already a winner, but tossing them in ranch seasoning? That’s next-level delicious. These golden bites get extra flavor from a buttermilk ranch drizzle, because you can never have too much ranch!

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Sweet, crunchy, and packed with apples and raisins, this carrot salad is a perfect match for pork chops. The best part? It’s easy to make ahead, so it’s one less thing to worry about when dinnertime rolls around.

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Sweet potatoes, bacon drippings, and a sizzling skillet—need we say more? This hash is smoky, crispy, and full of flavor, making it the perfect side for pork chops (or, let’s be honest, just about anything)

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Mashed potatoes and pork chops are a classic combo for a reason. These are extra creamy, full of buttery goodness, and best of all, they can be made ahead of time.

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Serving pork for the holidays? This sweet and savory stuffing would make a great side. It’s loaded with apples, cranberries, and tons of herbs.

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Add something green to your pork chop dinner with this easy Brussels sprouts side. The maple syrup adds a touch of sweetness while the bacon has that crowd-pleasing smoky flavor.

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These cute little potato rounds taste just like your favorite twice-baked potatoes. It’s a fun twist on a classic side dish and a great way to switch things up during the week.

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Pork chops and applesauce go together like peanut butter and jelly. It’s a classic pairing that tastes even better when the applesauce is made from scratch.

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Gruyère cheese makes this cauliflower side dish extra creamy and melty. Top it off with panko breadcrumbs for the perfect crunchy contrast.

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This Brussels sprouts casserole is smoky, creamy, and cheesy all in one. Best of all? You can serve it straight from the oven to the table so you don’t have to dirty up any extra dishes.

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A simple side dish can go a long way—that’s certainly the case with these root vegetables. They’re seasoned with a butter, thyme, and honey for a perfectly sweet and savory dish.

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Here’s a new casserole that has a little bit of everything: healthy greens, squash, caramelized onions, cheese, and, of course, bacon.

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Ree Drummond recommends this creamy potato side dish served alongside burgers, steak, and, of course, pork. “It’s pretty much one of the most versatile side dishes there is, and one of the most crowd-pleasing,” she says.

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