Ingredient substitution guide
Best substitutes for boneless pork chops
Best swap for boneless pork chops: Bone-in pork chops, same cut; add a few minutes cook time.
How we checked this: these swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes, and their ratios follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than one published chart. For exact amounts on many common swaps, see the NDSU and Colorado State University extension tables listed below. Editorial policy
What can I use instead of Boneless Pork Chops?
The best swap for Boneless Pork Chops is Bone-In Pork Chops, same cut; add a few minutes cook time. Another option is Pork Tenderloin, slice into medallions; leaner, shorter cook time. The table below also lists Chicken Thighs (Boneless), 3 swaps in all.
| Swap | Ratio and notes |
|---|---|
| Bone-in pork chops | same cut; add a few minutes cook time How to use it: Check for 145°F in the thickest part, away from the bone, then rest 3 minutes. |
| Pork tenderloin | slice into medallions; leaner, shorter cook time |
| Chicken thighs (boneless) | 1:1 by weight; adjust cook time to 165F internal |
Source and limits
These swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes to your kitchen, last updated . We remove swaps known to be unsafe, but not every swap has been tested in a kitchen, and a swap is cooking guidance, not an allergen or nutrition equivalent. Check labels and what the recipe needs before substituting.
The ratios and usage notes follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than a single published chart. These two university extension tables list exact amounts for many common swaps:
- Ingredient Substitutions (FN198), NDSU Extension (opens in a new tab)
- Ingredient Substitutions (9.329), Colorado State University Extension (opens in a new tab)
- USDA FSIS, Food Thermometers (opens in a new tab)
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