Wondering what wines pair best with pork chops? Whether you’re ordering out at a restaurant or cooking at home, these are the best pork chop wine pairings.
I’m all about a great pork chop dinner – Pork Chops with Cherry Sauce, Grilled Pork Chops with White BBQ Sauce or even this Pork Piccata all pair amazingly well with wine.
Wondering what kind of wine goes well with pork chops? I’ve got you covered!
Here are some of my favorite bottles of wine for pairing with pork.
First thing’s first…
What Wine Goes with Pork Chops – Red or White?
The answer is – both! It depends on what type of wine you like, and the style in which your pork is prepared. For example, Pork Chops with Cherry Sauce pair really well with Pinot Noir. Whereas, Grilled Pork Chops with White BBQ Sauce, pair really well with a bright, acidic wine like an un-oaked Chardonnay or Rosé.
What Red Wine Goes Well With Pork Chops?
Barbera
Barbera is a red wine to try when you’re looking for something a little lighter than a Cabernet. Ripe, dark berries and savory notes round out this wine. You can even try this wine chilled slightly, by sticking it in the fridge for 30 minutes before you plan to enjoy it.
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Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir is one of the most food-friendly red wines out there. It’s flavors are delicate enough to not overpower the food that you’re eating it with and it makes a great match for pork. It’s particularly tasty paired with smoked pork chops, because Pinot Noir has an earthy, smoky quality to it.
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Zinfandel
When you’re serving up something big and beefy at your barbecue, you’re going to want a big red wine. Zinfandel has a silky characteristic to it that helps to tone down the in your face smokiness of certain grilled dishes.
Spanish Wine
Spanish wines are fun to play around with in the summertime. They’re budget-friendly and pair exceptionally well with lighter meats. Look for Rioja, Tempranillo or Garnacha which will offer aromas of cherry, wood smoke and leather.
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Dry Rosé
Rosé is a fun, flirty wine, perfect for sipping on the patio. With aromas of strawberry, watermelon, and citrus, rosé has a good amount of acidity to it that stands a fattier cut of pork.
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What Kind of White Wine Goes With Pork Chops?
Sparkling Wine
Much like a light beer, sparkling wines tame down the heat and liven up many grilled dishes. Look for affordable bottles like cava or prosecco. They’re fun wines that bring a feeling of fancy to an otherwise casual get together.
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Chardonnay
Chardonnay is great paired with pork dishes that have a bit of citrus flavor running through them – like this Mojo Pork or Pork Piccata.
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What is traditionally served with pork chops?
- I tend to serve pork chops up with some mashed potatoes (especially if gravy is involved). On the side, I’ll either serve some roasted brussel sprouts or a fennel & celery salad. Here are 45+ more amazing side dishes for pork chops.
- You can also really elevate your dinner with a great sauce. So, be sure to check out these 20+ sauces for pork chops.
- But, the most important accompaniment (as always) is the wine!
Please feel free to take these wine pairings suggestions with a grain of salt. Enjoy what you like best! You can pair your pork dinner with a Cabernet if that’s what you enjoy. The only way to find out the very best pairing for yourself is to taste different wines, and experiment.
Did you try any of these Wine Pairings with Pork Chops?
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The BEST Wine Pairings with Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 1 TBSP Butter
- 1 TBSP olive oil
- 2 in Pork Chops (bone-)
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Onion (sliced)
- 2 TBSP Dijon Mustard
- 1 cup White Wine (I used Pinot Grigio)
- 1/2 Lemon (juice only)
- 1 leaves Thyme Sprig (only)
- 1 Clove Garlic (grated or finely minced)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Heat butter and olive oil in a cast-iron skillet or other oven-safe pan over medium-high heat.
- Use a paper towel to dry pork chops as much as possible, and season generously with salt and pepper. When oil and butter are hot, sear pork chops seasoned-side down in oil. Season top of pork chops and flip to sear. Remove pork chops.
- Lower heat to medium-low and add onions. You may need to add a little more oil to the pan. Let onions sauté and slowly soften and brown, about 10-15 minutes. Once onions are soft and beginning to caramelize, remove from pan.
- With pan over medium-low heat, carefully pour in cup of white wine and deglaze bottom of pan. Add Dijon mustard, thyme leaves, lemon juice, and garlic and stir to create a sauce.
- Return pork chops and onions to pan and spoon sauce over pork chops. Place pan in oven to finish cooking, about 7-10 minutes depending on the thickness of your pork chops.
- Remove from oven, serve pork chops with onions and sauce, and enjoy!
