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grilled pork chops

Learn how to make juicy and tender pork chops on the grill with this simple and flavorful homemade marinade. Perfectly grilled for a smoky, savory taste that's quick and easy to prepare.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce lite or reduced sodium
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar packed
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika regular paprika may be substituted
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt freshly ground
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 4 pork chops pork chops bone-in or boneless
  • fresh parsley for garnishing, optional

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • To a large zip-top bag, add olive oil, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, Dijon mustard, thyme, smoked paprika, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Seal the bag and squish everything around to evenly coat the pork chops.
  • Place the bag in the fridge to marinate for 1 hour. If short on time, marinate for at least 15 minutes for some flavor infusion.
  • Preheat a gas grill to medium heat. After it’s hot, remove the pork chops from the marinade (discard marinade) and place chops on the grill. Cook with the lid closed for about 6 to 8 minutes without moving them to get good sear marks.
  • Flip the pork chops and cook another 6 to 8 minutes with the lid closed until internal temperature reaches 145°F. Remove chops and rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.
  • Optionally garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately. Leftovers keep airtight in fridge up to 5 days or frozen up to 3 months.

Notes

This easy grilled pork chops recipe is perfect for quick weeknight dinners or summer cookouts. Marinating enhances juiciness and flavor. Use a digital thermometer for perfect doneness.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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