 Chops may either be cut by separating the ribs using a knife and then cutting the spine with a hacksaw or cleaver; or by sawing perpendicularly to the spine using a band saw, which cuts across some ribs diagonally.Chops are sometimes beaten with the side of a cleaver or with a meat mallet to make them thinner and more tender.Chops may be cooked in various ways, including grilling, pan-broiling, sautéeing, braising, breading and frying, and baking.