Don’t you want a quick, delicious, and satisfying meal?

These juicy skillet pork chops with shredded Brussels sprouts check all the boxes: they’re easy to make, packed with flavor, and cooked in just two skillet pans for minimal cleanup. The pork chops get a beautiful golden sear while staying tender and juicy, and the Brussels sprouts are such a flavorful, healthy side. I found this recipe in Primal Blueprint Quick & Easy Meals, by Mark Sisson and Jennifer Meier, an ebook I received during my Primal Health Coach Certification course.

Whether you’re looking for a healthy dinner option or simply want to switch up your usual routine, this dish delivers. Plus, with just a handful of simple ingredients, you can have a wholesome, protein-packed meal on the table in under 30 minutes. Let’s get cooking!

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How to Make Juicy Skillet Pork Chops with Shredded Brussels Sprouts

This recipe is all about keeping things simple while maximizing flavor. With a couple of skillets and a few basic ingredients, you can create a meal that tastes like it came from your favorite restaurant. Below, I’ll walk you through each step to ensure your pork chops turn out perfectly juicy, and your Brussels sprouts are golden and crisp. Ready to make dinner a breeze?

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Step 1 – Shred the Brussels sprouts.

Start by trimming the stems off each Brussels sprout. Throw the sprouts into your food processor and grate. Once they’re at your desired consistency you can set the Brussels sprouts aside.

shredded brussels sprouts in a bowl next to food processor

Step 2 – Start to cook the juicy skillet pork chops.

Add salt and pepper to both sides of the pork chops. Heat a few tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add the pork chops. Cook the pork chops for 4 minutes on each side to brown them, and then if needed, add a lid and cook them until they are done. I recommend using a digital meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature is at least 145 degrees.

Step 3 – Sauté the brussels sprouts.

While the juicy skillet pork chops are cooking, warm 1/4 cup of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the shredded Brussels sprouts and sauté until softened and lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Add more olive oil as needed. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

shredded brussels sprouts cooking in one skillet and juicy skillet pork chops cooking in another skillet

Why I Love This juicy Skillet Pork Chops recipe

I’m not someone who cooks every night, so I can get easily intimidated by recipes. I tend to stick to slow cooker recipes, like pulled pork shoulder BBQ. However, this juicy skillet pork chops recipe did not intimidate me! You just need a few ingredients – the pork chops, Brussels sprouts, olive oil, salt and pepper – so it doesn’t involve extensive grocery shopping. Clean-up is also relatively easy since all you need to make the meal is a food processor and two skillets. Finally, it’s delicious and healthy! The pork chops came out tender and juicy. My husband, who never eats Brussels sprouts, even agreed to try the side and finished his portion. I look forward to making this meal again!

Below is the full recipe from Primal Blueprint Quick & Easy Meals, by Mark Sisson and Jennifer Meier.

juicy skillet pork chops and shredded Brussels sprouts on dish with fork and knife

Pork Chops With Shredded Brussels Sprouts

Make this quick, easy, and healthy meal in less than 30 minutes!

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Total Time 25

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 2

Calories 756 kcal

Equipment

1 food processor
2 skillet pans

Ingredients

1 lb Brussels sprouts
1/2 cup olive oil
2 thin pork chops
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Trim the bottom stem off each Brussels sprout. Grate the sprouts in the food processor. Set aside.
Lightly salt and pepper the pork chops. Over medium-high heat, heat a few tablespoons of olive oil, waiting until the pan is nice and hot before adding chops. Cook the pork chops 4 minutes on each side to brown, then if needed add a lid and cook about 4 minutes more or until they reach desired doneness.
While pork chops are cooking, warm 1/4 cup of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the shredded Brussels sprouts and sauté until softened and lightly browned, about 10 minutes. As the Brussels sprouts cook, add more oil as needed. Salt and pepper to taste.

Keyword brussels sprouts, easy, pork chops, quick, skillet

Final thoughts

And that’s it! With just two skillets and a handful of fresh, simple ingredients, these juicy pork chops with Brussels sprouts come together to create a flavorful, satisfying meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or even a cozy weekend dinner. It’s healthy, hearty, and proof that cooking at home doesn’t have to be complicated to be delicious.

I hope this recipe becomes a new go-to in your dinner rotation! If you give it a try, be sure to leave a comment and let me know how it turned out—I’d love to hear what you think.

If you’re looking for more nourishing meals that fit into your busy life, be sure to explore my other recipe blog posts:

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