Place the pork chops in a sealed leak-proof bag
Submerge the bag in cold water
Change the water every 30 minutes
Use the microwave defrost setting if cooking immediately after thawing
Separate chops if they are stuck together before thawing, if possible
Cook immediately after microwave thawing
Do not thaw pork chops at room temperature
Keep the pork chops refrigerated if using a slower thawing method