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Boiled pork chops with spices served on a white plate with a fork and steak knife on a raffia trivet.
5 from 12 votes

Boiled Pork Chops

This tasty boiled pork chops recipe is so easy to make and is the perfect addition to nearly any recipe!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time9 minutes
Additional Time5 minutes
Total Time19 minutes
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: boiled pork chops, boiling pork chops, how to boil pork chops
Servings: 2
Calories: 208kcal
Author: Laura Ascher

Equipment

Ingredients

Boiled Pork Chops

  • 2 pork chops 3/4" thick
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 tsp coarse sea salt

Instructions

  • Season pork chops with sea salt and place them in the bottom of the dutch oven.
  • Pour in water being careful not to splash out the sides
  • Bring to a boil. Once at a boil, it should take 2-5 minutes to cook through.
  • Use an instant thermometer to check the internal temperature. Pork must be cooked to at least 145°F

Notes

  1. 3/4" thick chops take approximately 2 minutes once at a boil to cook through. Allow additional time for thicker-cut chops.
  2. To ensure your meat is cooked to perfection, use an instant thermometer to check the internal temperature every minute after the initial 2 minutes. Overcooked meat can be dry and tough, so monitoring the temperature closely is essential.
  3. Once the water is boiling, the meat cooks quickly, so I suggest staying near to keep an eye on it.
  4. If you want a bit of a crust on your pork chops while still boiling them, you can sear them on the stovetop in a bit of oil on high heat for 30 seconds per side. Then, carefully add them to the pot of boiling water to finish cooking.