Ingredient substitution guide
Best substitutes for pork chops
Best swap for pork chops: Bone-in pork loin chops, same cut; bone-in vs boneless varies.
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 Pork Chops?
The best swap for Pork Chops is Bone-In Pork Loin Chops, same cut; bone-in vs boneless varies. Another option is Pork Tenderloin, slice into medallions; leaner, cooks faster. The table below also lists Chicken Thighs and Bone-In Chicken Breasts, 4 swaps in all.
| Swap | Ratio and notes |
|---|---|
| Bone-in pork loin chops | same cut; bone-in vs boneless varies |
| Pork tenderloin | slice into medallions; leaner, cooks faster |
| Chicken thighs | 1:1 by weight; adjust cook time How to use it: Cook to 165°F; pork chops are done at 145°F with a 3-minute rest. |
| Bone-in chicken breasts | 1:1; leaner, slightly longer cook time How to use it: Cook to 165°F; pork chops are done at 145°F with a 3-minute rest. |
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)
- FoodSafety.gov, Safe Minimum Internal Temperatures (opens in a new tab)
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