Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Sous Vide Pork Shoulder Chops: Juicy, Flavorful, and Steak-Like
Forget dry, bland loin chops! This transforms pork shoulder into chops with incredible flavor and texture. By cooking the shoulder sous vide at a low temperature for 16+ hours, the connective tissue melts into juicy gelatin, creating chops that rival steak with tender chew and rich taste.
Recipe
Ingredients:
• Pork shoulder
• Salt and seasonings (your choice)
• Oil or butter for finishing sear
Steps:
1. Season pork shoulder generously.
2. Vacuum-seal and cook sous vide at low temp for 16–24 hours.
3. Chill the cooked shoulder until firm.
4. Slice into thick “chops.”
5. Sear in a hot pan or on the grill for a caramelized crust.
6. Rest briefly and serve.
Key Tips
• Low-and-slow sous vide transforms shoulder into tender chops.
• Chilling before slicing ensures clean, steak-like cuts.
• Finish with a hard sear to add texture and deep flavor.
• Shoulder chops are richer and more forgiving than loin chops.
• Perfect for meal prep—cook, chill, slice, and sear when ready.
Full recipe and technique at ChefSteps
chefsteps.com/activities/ultimate-sous-vide-pork-shoulder-chops
Sous Vide Pork Shoulder Chops: Juicy, Flavorful, and Steak-Like
Forget dry, bland loin chops! This transforms pork shoulder into chops with incredible flavor and texture. By cooking the shoulder sous vide at a low temperature for 16+ hours, the connective tissue melts into juicy gelatin, creating chops that rival steak with tender chew and rich taste.
Recipe
Ingredients:
• Pork shoulder
• Salt and seasonings (your choice)
• Oil or butter for finishing sear
Steps:
1. Season pork shoulder generously.
2. Vacuum-seal and cook sous vide at low temp for 16–24 hours.
3. Chill the cooked shoulder until firm.
4. Slice into thick “chops.”
5. Sear in a hot pan or on the grill for a caramelized crust.
6. Rest briefly and serve.
Key Tips
• Low-and-slow sous vide transforms shoulder into tender chops.
• Chilling before slicing ensures clean, steak-like cuts.
• Finish with a hard sear to add texture and deep flavor.
• Shoulder chops are richer and more forgiving than loin chops.
• Perfect for meal prep—cook, chill, slice, and sear when ready.
Full recipe and technique at ChefSteps
chefsteps.com/activities/ultimate-sous-vide-pork-shoulder-chops
