What To Serve With Pork Chops – Top 12 Classic Side Dishes

by: Lydia Fulson  /  Writer, Artist, Traveler, Granddaughter & Ever-Learning German Cook

Looking for side ideas to serve with your favorite pork chop recipe? Have no fear! Here, you can find tons of great German sides, traditional and delicious!

A great classic meat recipe calls for a great side to go with it. As you scroll through these side dishes, you're guaranteed to find one that's to your liking.

Before we get to our yummy sides to serve with pork chops, first, you'll need a great and easy recipe.

Notice those lecker looking chops in the collage above? Those are Oma's breaded pork chops! These are a perfect choice and are a great addition to your weekly menu planning. 

Or, if you're looking for something more authentically German, check out Oma's German pork chops, seasoned with mustard.

Let's kick off our Top Classic Sides For Chops by starting with something a little different ...

Soup Sides

1. Tomato Bisque Soup

This tomato bisque soup, aka Tomaten-Bisque-Suppe, is the number one soup candidate for pork chops. The complementary flavors and the richness of the tomato compliment each other to make the perfect combo.

It's a bit different than your usual side, but trust me, it's wunderbar!

Salad Sides

2. Asparagus Salad

German Asparagus Salad, aka Spargelsalat, is a great summery treat featuring radishes for a lovely pop of color. Perfect for picnics, BBQ's, or a comforting dinner.

While white asparagus is more common during this time in Germany, this salad is made with green- a much easier to find alternative. 

3. Sauerkraut Salad

This sauerkraut salad, aka Sauerkrautsalat, is what you want if you're looking to make the perfect German meal. Nothing says German quite like sauerkraut and juicy pork chops!

It's healthy, fresh and vibrantly delicious.

Potato Sides

4. Boiled Potatoes

Here we have Boiled Potatoes, aka Salzkartoffeln - one of the most traditional of all German side dishes. The best part is mashing them into gravy on the plate!

It's the perfect side dish for those busy weeknights when you want something that takes little effort and little time to do.

5. Hasselback Potatoes

Here we have Hasselback potatoes, aka Fächerkartoffeln! Don't they look so beautifully presentable?

Chopping the potatoes to look this way may seem like a hassle ... (Get it?) But it's actually super simple. Your guests will love this classy and fun recipe

6. French Fries

Simple ingredients, classic, and delicious- homemade French fries and pork chops work hand-in-hand. Fries are a timeless side, served in restaurants year round, for centuries.

Spruce them up with salt, or Cajun seasoning for a real treat!

7. Sweet Potatoes

These quick and convenient air-fried sweet potato recipe, aka Luftfritteuse Süßkartoffeln are a great side option.

Simply brush on olive oil, sprinkle seasonings, lay on air fryer sheet, and VOILA ... easy sweet potatoes! The brush of olive oil gives the skin such an irresistible crispness. 

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Vegetable Sides 

8. Air Fried Asparagus

My roasted asparagus in the air fryer, Spargel für Luftfritteuse will leave you craving more. Don't have an air fryer? No problem! This can easily be done in the oven as well. 

This recipe is so quick and so simple it can go from being in the fridge to being done on your plate beside that yummy pork chop in just 30-minutes!

9. Creamy Brussels Sprouts

Looking for something bold and brave to pair with your pork? Well, these Brussel sprouts, aka Rosenkohl, with a creamy sauce would be a great choice.

This is a great way to get the kids to eat their sprouts! Add extra flavor by mixing in cream and butter. That extra creaminess helps mute the boldness, and gives a lovely flavor. 

10. Green Beans

Green beans, aka Grüne Bohnen, are such a classic and delicious side dish. Tenderly cooked, and made with a traditional creamy sauce.

If you have any leftover beans from this recipe, use them to try out Oma's green  bean soup! 

11. German Red Cabbage

Here's the one you've been waiting for: Traditional German red cabbage recipe aka Rotkohl, is German food at its best!

This one has apples in it for an extra flavorful crunch that compliments the cabbage so well. You can use jarred red cabbage and it works just as well!

12. Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

Oma's roasted cherry tomatoes, aka, Geröstete Kirschtomaten. This is the best recipe to use up those homegrown tomatoes. It's one of those minimal effort recipes that taste like impressive hours of work!

Quick sides are the best sides, and this is one you've got to try.

Don't those all look so lecker? Now that we've made it to the end of our top sides to serve with pork chops, it's time to get cooking, boiling, and creating!

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