These grilled pork chops are soaked in a flavorful marinade, then cooked to golden brown perfection. A quick and easy recipe that’s perfect for any BBQ or summer gathering!
In my opinion, pork chops are an underrated cut of meat. They’re inexpensive, juicy and packed full of flavor. Some of my favorite ways to prepare pork chops include mushroom pork chops, brown sugar pork chops, and these simple yet satisfying grilled pork chops.
I do a lot of grilling when the weather warms up, and I have to say, one of my favorite things to cook is these grilled pork chops. They’re packed full of flavor and pair perfectly with a variety of side dishes. These pork chops can also be broiled or pan seared in cold weather months.
To grill pork chops, first make a marinade by whisking together olive oil, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, lemon zest, parsley, thyme, salt, pepper and garlic in a large bowl. Place your pork chops in the bowl and let them marinate in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
Preheat a grill to medium heat. Place the pork on the grill and listen for that satisfying sizzle. Grill the chops until golden brown and cooked through. Add a sprinkle of parsley and you’ll be ready to eat!
You will want to marinate pork chops for at least an hour before putting them on the grill. If you have time, marinate the pork chops for up to 8 hours for maximum flavor.
While this recipe is delicious as-is, you can add other ingredients to customize it to your tastes.
Pork should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145 degrees F. This temperature will make sure the meat is safe to eat while keeping the pork moist and tender. The best way to gauge whether your pork is done is to use a thermometer. Insert the thermometer into the thickest part of the meat for the most accurate reading.
I make these pork chops year round, they’re just that good. I hope your family enjoys them as much as mine does!
Grilled Pork Chops
These grilled pork chops are soaked in a flavorful marinade, then cooked to golden brown perfection. A quick and easy recipe that’s perfect for any BBQ or summer gathering!
Prep: 10min
Total: 90min
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 313 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 30 g, Fat 14 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 92 mg, Sodium 757 mg, Sugar 4 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 4 pork chops (bone in, or boneless)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoons lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons parsley leaves (chopped, plus more for garnish)
- 2 teaspoons thyme leaves (chopped)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoons minced garlic
Instruction:
- Place the pork chops in a bowl or resealable gallon sized bag.
- In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the olive oil, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, lemon zest, parsley, thyme, salt, pepper and garlic.
- Pour the marinade over the meat. Marinate for at least 1 hour, or up to 8 hours.
- Preheat an outdoor grill or indoor grill pan to medium heat.
- Place the pork on the grill. Cook for 6-8 minutes per side or until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chop registers 145 degrees F.
- Let the meat rest for 5 minutes, then serve. Garnish with additional chopped parsley if desired.
Easy Grilled Pork Chops
Sunny Anderson uses a quick marinade to ensure super juicy and flavorful grilled pork chops with minimal effort.
Prep: 0 5min0
Total: 0 1h15min0
Yield: 4 servings
Serving Size: 1 of 4 servings
Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 of 4 servings, calories 348, Fat 19g, Saturated Fat 4g, Carbohydrate 18g, Fiber 0g, Sugar 17g, Protein 27g, Cholesterol 88mg, Sodium 473mg
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Eight 1/2-inch bone-in pork chops (about 3 ounces each)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instruction:
- Begin by making the marinade. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, oil, vinegar, cumin and red pepper flakes. Easy, right?
- Sprinkle both sides of the pork chops with salt and pepper and place in a re-sealable plastic bag with the marinade. Let rest on the counter for 1 hour. That’s easy.
- Heat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Remove the pork chops from the bag and lightly sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place on the grill and cook until the pork chop releases from the grill, about 4 minutes. Flip and cook on the other side for another 3 minutes. If using a grill pan, be sure to do in batches so you don’t steam the chops. And don’t worry if you have neither; you can do this in a pan. See, easy!
Grilled Pork Chops
Just a few ingredients—soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, paprika, thyme, and garlic powder—make an easy marinade for these delicious grilled pork chops.
Prep: 5min
Total: 1h30min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients:
- 6 bone-in pork loin chops (about 1-inch thick)
- 1/2 c. reduced sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 c. apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 tbsp. light brown sugar
- 2 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. dried thyme
- Salt, for seasoning
- Ground black pepper, for seasoning
- Fresh thyme, for garnish
Instruction:
- Place the pork chops in a 13×9-inch baking dish. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the soy sauce, vinegar, olive oil, brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and thyme. Pour the marinade over the pork chops; cover and let them marinate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight, flipping halfway through your desired marinating time.
- Remove the pork chops from the refrigerator 30 minutes before grilling. Meanwhile, pre-heat the grill to medium-high heat, 400° to 450°. Oil the grill grates well. Remove the pork chops from the marinade; discard the remaining marinade
- Grill the pork chops uncovered until grill marks appear, 5 to 7 minutes. Turn the chops and grill until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 145°, 5 to 7 minutes more. Remove the pork chops from the grill and cover with foil; let rest 10 minutes.
- Season the pork chops with more salt and pepper just before serving. Garnish with fresh thyme, if you like.
How to Make Perfect Grilled Pork Chops | The Stay At Home Chef
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