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Wondering what the best sauces for pork chops are? I’ve got you covered with this handy guide. These sauces pair with all your favorite pork recipes.

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Table of Contents

  • The BEST Sauces that Go With Pork
  • What side goes good with pork chops?
  • What seasoning goes good on pork?
  • How long should you cook pork chops?
  • Sauce for Pork Chops
Overhead close up of pork chop topped with white bbq sauce on grey plate.
Pork Chops with White BBQ Sauce
Pork medallions in skillet with tarragon cream sauce.
Pork with Tarragon Cream Sauce

The BEST Sauces that Go With Pork

These are some of my favorite sauces to serve with a pork chop dinner.

Find one you love. Then pair it with a couple pork side dishes, find a bottle of wine that’s perfect with pork, and you’re guaranteed an amazing meal!

White bbq sauce in small jar with spoon.
Alabama White BBQ Sauce
This White BBQ Sauce is a rich and tangy twist on traditional barbecue sauce. Made with mayo, horseradish, and seasonings, the bold flavors pair perfectly with grilled pork chops.
White BBQ Sauce
Ladle of pork gravy drizzling into saucepan.
Roast Pork Gravy
The secret to irresistible pork dinners? It’s this simple Roast Pork Gravy! Made with or without pork drippings and everyday seasonings, it’s a luxurious sauce that’ll add a gourmet touch to your weeknight meals.
Roast Pork Gravy
Spoon dipping into small bowl of bbq aioli.
BBQ Aioli
BBQ Aioli combines creamy mayonnaise, smoky BBQ sauce, fresh garlic, and a splash of lemon juice for a rich, tangy, and versatile condiment. Ready in just minutes, it’s the perfect way to add a bold, smoky-sweet kick to your favorite sandwiches, fries, and grilled foods.
BBQ Aioli
Creamy tarragon sauce in white bowl with wooden spoon.
Tarragon Cream Sauce
Tarragon Cream Sauce is a warm and luxurious condiment for chicken, fish, beef, and more. Quick and easy to make with only 8 ingredients, it instantly makes your everyday dinners feel gourmet!
Tarragon Cream Sauce
Onion gravy in large skillet with spoon.
Red Wine Onion Gravy
Learn how to make gravy without drippings using this red wine onion gravy recipe! Luxurious and incredibly savory, it’s an easy homemade gravy made from simple, yet flavor-packed ingredients.
Onion Gravy
Jaeger sauce in bowl with spoon.
Jaeger Sauce
This mouthwatering Jaeger Sauce is a type of German mushroom gravy. Easy to make in about 20 minutes with everyday ingredients, the finished sauce is so creamy and has incredible layers of umami, herby, and savory flavors. Serve it with schnitzel, steak, veggies, and more!
Jaeger Sauce
Sliced steak on plate drizzled with peppercorn sauce.
Peppercorn Steak Sauce
This easy Peppercorn Sauce is not only delicious on steak, but pork chops too! It blends simple ingredients to create a rich, creamy, and indulgent sauce with a kick.
Peppercorn Sauce
Creamy Spinach Mushroom Pork Chops
Creamy Spinach Mushroom Pork Chops
These spinach mushroom pork chops have a creamy garlic sauce that comes together quickly and makes an excellent weeknight dinner.
Get the RECIPE from Salt & Lavender
Creamy Spinach Sauce
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Red Chimichurri Sauce
Elevate your meals with this smoky-sweet red chimichurri sauce, a vibrant blend of roasted peppers, fresh herbs, and a warm touch of spice. Effortlessly made in minutes by blending simple ingredients, it transforms everything from grilled steak and roasted vegetables to seafood and sandwiches with its bold, irresistible flavor.
Red Chimichurri Sauce
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Red Wine Jus
Red wine jus is full of flavor and perfect drizzled on pork, beef, lamb or poultry. This easy sauce is rich, savory & complex.
Red Wine Jus
Spoonful of creamy garlic sauce.
Creamy Garlic Sauce
This 5-minute Creamy Garlic Sauce recipe is an easy go-to sauce you can serve with pasta, chicken, shrimp, and so much more. The flavors are rich and savory, and will keep you coming back for more!
Creamy Garlic Sauce
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Cowboy Butter
When your steaks, potatoes, or chicken need a bold boost of flavor, turn to Cowboy Butter! It’s the ultimate steakhouse-style butter sauce that’s easy to make in 5 minutes with melted butter, garlic, herbs, lemon, and simple spices.
Cowboy Butter
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Lemon Caper Sauce
This easy 6-ingredient lemon caper sauce has a delicious dimension of flavors and a velvety richness, making it the perfect match for fish, shrimp, chicken, and more! Ready in just 5 minutes, it’s a simple go-to sauce that always upgrades your weeknight dinner.
Lemon Caper Sauce
Creamy Garlic Pork Chops
These creamy garlic pork chops are smothered in a garlic cream sauce with whole garlic cloves! This recipe is quick and easy to make in about 30 minutes.
Get the RECIPE from Salt & Lavender
Creamy Garlic Sauce
Three pork chops arranged on grey plate with mashed potatoes and gravy.
Instant Pot Pork Chops and Gravy
Instant Pot Pork Chops cook up deliciously tender and juicy in your electric pressure cooker, and they’re finished off with an irresistible gravy.
Gravy
Easy Honey Garlic Pork Chops – Cafe Delites
Easy Honey Garlic Pork Chops made simple, with the most addictive 4-ingredient honey garlic sauce!
Get the RECIPE from Cafe Delites
Honey Garlic Sauce
Pork chops on grey plate with rosemary sprigs.
Pork Chops with Cherry Sauce
These Pork Chops with Cherry Sauce are so delicious! This amazing dinner will be on your table in just 30 minutes.
Cherry Sauce
Baked Ranch Pork Chops Recipe
Baked Ranch Pork Chops are a quick, inexpensive and easy dinner recipe. The entire family will love these pork chops, perfect for weeknight dinner.
Get the RECIPE from WonkyWonderful
Ranch Sauce
Pork and cream sauce in large sauce pan.
Creamy Tarragon Pork Tenderloin Medallions
This Tarragon Cream Sauce is rich and (make you wanna lick your plate) delicious. Plus, this delicious dish comes together in under 30 minutes and takes just four ingredients!
Tarragon Cream Sauce
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Creamy Mushroom Sauce
This extra creamy, incredibly flavorful Mushroom Cream Sauce is easy to make and on the table in about 20 minutes. It’s a rich, umami-forward sauce that’s fantastic spooned over chicken, pork, steak, and even pasta!
Mushroom Cream Sauce
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Mojo Sauce
This Green Mojo Sauce can be used for topping SO many different things, but is especially delicious with pork chops. It's loaded with fresh herbs, garlic and spicy peppers.
Mojo Sauce
Honey mustard dipping sauce in small serving bowl next to honey wand.
Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce
This easy homemade Honey Mustard sauce is made with just 4-ingredients. It will be ready in 5 minutes! All you need to make it are yellow mustard, dijon mustard, mayonnaise and honey. 
Honey Mustard Sauce
Pork piccata slices on white plate drizzled with lemon caper sauce.
Pork Piccata Recipe
Easy Pork Piccata. The lemon, garlic, butter sauce will have you licking your plate every time!
Piccata Sauce
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Easy Chimichurri Sauce
This Chimichurri Sauce recipe is packed with flavor and easy to make with simple ingredients & your blender or food processor.
Chimichurri Sauce
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Homemade BBQ Sauce
This Homemade BBQ Sauce Recipe is so easy!  Made in just 15-minutes with simple ingredients you probably already have on hand. This southern sauce is delicious on pork chops.
BBQ Sauce
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Gremolata Recipe
Learn to make Gremolata, a zesty Italian condiment that always adds fresh, vibrant flavor to pork. All you need is fresh parsley, lemon zest, and garlic. Bonus: customize it with more add-ins or use olive oil to transform it into a marinade!
Gremolata
Jar of chipotle crema with spoon on small plate next to lime wedges and small bowl of chipotles.
Chipotle Crema
Add some smoke and spice to your favorite pork recipe with this Chipotle Crema. A Mexican-inspired sauce, this creamy mix is made with chipotles in adobo which give a great tang.
Chipotle Crema
Easy Smothered Pork Chops
Smothered Pork Chops are a classic American dish that is easy to make and full of delicious flavor.
Get the RECIPE from The Stay at Home Chef
Smothered Pork Chops
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Fresh Mango Salsa
This sweet Mango Salsa has tons of flavor and flair! The bursts of acidity and brightness from the juicy fresh mangos, jalapeno, lime juice, and red onion are delicious with a thick-cut grilled pork chop.
Mango Salsa
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Pineapple Salsa for Fish, Tacos & More
This Easy Pineapple Salsa is light and fresh with just a hint of heat. It makes an amazing dip for chips but is also amazing as a topping for pork tacos! 
Pineapple Salsa
Italian dressing in small jar with spoon.
Zesty Italian Dressing
This easy homemade Italian Dressing recipe is made with a tangy and zesty mix of pantry staple ingredients and dried herbs. Use it as a zesty marinade for pork chops or drizzle it on your cooked dish.
Italian Dressing
The Best Juicy Brown Sugar Baked Pork Chops
The Best Juicy Brown Sugar Baked Pork Chops
Baked in a Brown Sugar Sauce, these Pork Chops are a fast, easy and delicious way to prepare them so that your whole family will love them.
Get the RECIPE from The Kitchen Magpie
Brown Sugar Sauce

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What side goes good with pork chops?

  • Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes
  • Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic
  • Candied Carrots
  • Instant Pot Corn on the Cob
  • Arugula Salad with Parmesan
  • MORE —> 45+ of the best sides for pork chops

What seasoning goes good on pork?

  • Cajun Seasoning
  • Italian Seasoning
  • Salt + Pepper
  • Garlic Powder + Onion Powder
  • Paprika
  • Cumin

How long should you cook pork chops?

Pork chops should be cooked to an internal temp of 140-degrees. They can be cooked in a skillet on the stove, or baked in a 400-degree oven for 17-19 minutes. Or, you can make sous vide pork chops (which come out perfectly every time!).

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Sauce for Pork Chops

Wondering what the best sauces for pork chops are? I’ve got you covered with this handy guide. These sauces pair with all your favorite pork recipes. Try these Pork Chops with White BBQ Sauce. They make a delicious, quick and easy dinner that’s sure to please.
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Serves 4 people
Created by Platings and Pairings
Prep Time: 30 minutes mins
Cook Time: 20 minutes mins
Total Time: 50 minutes mins

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Ziploc Bag
  • Small Bowl

Ingredients

  • 4 bone-in pork chops (about 2 ½ pounds total)

White BBQ Sauce:

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon spicy brown mustard
  • 1 Tablespoon creamy horseradish
  • 2 cloves garlic (grated or minced)
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, stir together the white BBQ sauce ingredients.
  • Add half the BBQ sauce to a large casserole dish or a large ziploc bag. Add the pork chops and toss to coat. Let marinate 20-30 minutes while you preheat the grill.
  • Heat the grill to 450-degrees.
  • Once hot, add the pork chops and cook for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until cooked through to an internal temperature of 145-degrees.
  • Remove pork chops from the grill and let them rest 3-minutes.
  • Serve with remaining white BBQ sauce on the side. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 484kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 140mg | Sodium: 784mg | Potassium: 615mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 173IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Sabrina
    July 7, 2022

    5 stars
    great resource, thank you, love pork chops, but they’re mine are usually hit or miss, and the sauce usually has something to do with that, so I need more sauces to choose from, so these are definitely appreciated!

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