Our Best Diabetes-Friendly Pork Chop Recipes

Nothing says home-cooked meal quite like the pork chop. This versatile cut can be incorporated into all sorts of satisfying and healthy meals. Here are our best diabetic pork chop recipes.
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Mediterranean Pork Chops

Start to finish: 45 mins
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These Mediterranean Pork Chops are seasoned with rosemary and ready in just 45-minutes.

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Healthy Oven-Fried Pork Chops

Start to finish: 35 mins
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These whole-wheat panko breadcrumb-coated pork chops get just as crispy as fried chops, but they're healthier. Oven-frying saves you fat and calories while producing chops that are crispy on the outside, yet juicy inside. Serve with steamed broccoli and baked sweet potato for a satisfying weeknight dinner.

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25-Minute Pork Diane

Start to finish: 25 mins
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Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and lemon add zest to this tender, juicy pork loin recipe, which is weeknight-quick.

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Sauteed Pork Chops with Apples

Start to finish: 1 hr 40 mins
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The Sugar and Spice Rub makes extra. So another time, use it to season pork tenderloin or lean burgers before broiling or grilling.

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Spicy Grilled Pork Chops

Start to finish: 4 hrs 25 mins
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Chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, and hot pepper sauce guarantee these chops live up to their name--SPICY.

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Mushroom-Sauced Pork Chops

Start to finish: 8 hrs 30 mins
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Mushroom soup and fresh mushrooms give earthy flavor to pork chops in this slow-cooker recipe.

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Grilled Fennel-Rubbed Pork Chops & Apricots

Start to finish: 25 mins
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Toasting and grinding your own spices for a flavorful rub is the quickest, easiest way to build surefire flavor in this easy pork chop recipe. Serve with a simple tossed salad and some roasted sweet potatoes to round out the meal.

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Pork Chops with Red Cabbage and Pears

Start to finish: 30 mins
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The sweet-and-sour cabbage pairs deliciously with braised chops and juicy pears in this German-inspired dish.

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Sage-Scented Pork Chops

Start to finish: 4 hrs 30 mins
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This easy slow-cooker recipe makes enough pork chops for two meals. Turn the reserved chops into a cheesy casserole another night (see associated recipe).

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Orange and Rosemary Pork Chops

Start to finish: 4 hrs 35 mins
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This sweet-and-savory pork recipe gets even more flavor from the wood chips on the grill.

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Cranberry Pork Loin Chops

Start to finish: 15 mins
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In addition to pork, you can use the tangy orange-and-cranberry sauce side dish recipe over grilled chicken or fish too.

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Blue Cheese 'n' Chops

Start to finish: 45 mins
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Looking for something impressive to serve guests? Try this herb-rubbed pork chop recipe. Pan-sizzled in their own juices, the chops are then baked along with rice. Fresh pear and blue cheese are the final touches.

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Pork Chops with Herb-Tomato Sauce

Start to finish: 7 hrs 20 mins
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Pork chops, spices, and canned tomatoes go into the slow cooker in the morning and by dinner the juicy, tender meat has its own sauce. Easy!

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Lemon-Raspberry Glazed Pork Chops

Start to finish: 20 mins
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Simple skillet chops shine with an easy sweet-tart glaze in this quick but company-worthy entree.

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Pork Chops with Roasted Cauliflower and Onions

Start to finish: 30 mins
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This quick one-skillet vegetable and pork main dish recipe makes a great weeknight dinner. Look for pre-cut cauliflower florets in the produce aisle of your grocery store to cut down on prep time, and your dinner will be on the table in just 30 minutes!

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