Thaw pork chops in the refrigerator overnight
Place pork chops on a plate or in a shallow dish while thawing
Keep pork chops sealed in their original packaging or in a leakproof bag
Thaw pork chops in cold water for faster thawing
Change the cold water every 30 minutes
Cook pork chops immediately after cold-water thawing
Thaw pork chops in the microwave only if you will cook them right away
Do not thaw pork chops at room temperature