Bernie’s Pork Chop Sandwiches

What’s the best type of pork chops for pork chop sandwiches?

We like to use boneless pork chops or pork tenderloin for making sandwiches. These cuts are easy to portion into 3-ounce pieces. Plus, they can be pounded to 1/4-inch thickness, so they cook quickly and evenly. You could use bone-in pork chops, but we recommend asking the butcher for thin chops for quicker cooking. You’ll still need to cook them a little bit longer (about 4 to 5 minutes a side). After cooking, cut the meat off the bone and portion the meat into appropriate serving sizes for a sandwich. Here's our guide to how to fry pork chops for more pan-frying tips.

What other toppings can you put on pork chop sandwiches?

We keep things simple by using thinly sliced onions, pickle slices and mustard for our pork chop sandwich recipe, but you can add any toppings you enjoy on a burger, like mayonnaise, lettuce and tomato. Get fancy with a pork sandwich spread or add a sweet flair by including pickled or caramelized onions.

What do you serve with pork chop sandwiches?

Pork sandwiches are excellent with a side of potatoes, whether that’s french fries, roasted potatoes, potato salad or potato chips. You can also never go wrong with a prepared salad, such as coleslaw or pasta salad, either.

—Lindsay Mattison, Taste of Home Contributing Writer