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Grilled Bone-In Pork Chops

These extremely flavorful Grilled Bone-In Pork Chops are garlic and herb brined overnight and then grilled until tender and juicy.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Additional Time
12 hrs
Servings: 4
Calories: 501 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 recipe for pork chop brine
  • 4 thick cut bone-in pork chops 10 to 12 ounces each
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

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  1. Make the pork chop brine and ensure that it is completely cooled.
  2. Add the pork chops to a deep casserole pan or plastic zip bag.
  3. Cover the pork chops completely in the brine, cover, and add it to the refrigerator for 12 to 48 hours.
  4. Remove the pork from the brine and thoroughly rinse it under cold water to remove any additional salt or sugar.
  5. Pat the pork chops dry very well on all sides with paper towels and let them air dry for 20 to 30 minutes to help remove the chill.
  6. In the meantime, preheat the grill to high heat (450° to 550°). Try to leave one section of the grill on lower heat (300° to 350°).
  7. Coat each pork chop on all sides with 1 to 2 teaspoons of oil.
  8. Place the pork chops down on the hottest part of the grill and cook them for 2 to 3 minutes with the lid closed.
  9. Flip the pork over and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes with the lid closed.
  10. Slide the pork over to the cooler part of the grill while turning it 90° to get cross grill marks and cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes or until it reaches 135° internally.
  11. Remove the pork from the grill and let it rest on a rack over a sheet tray for 4 to 6 minutes. Serve the pork chops.

Notes

  • Make-Ahead: These are meant to be eaten as soon as they’re resting.
  • How to Store: These will refrigerate well covered in plastic for up to 5 days. They will also freeze well covered in plastic for up to 3 months. Thaw them in the refrigerator for 1 day before reheating.
  • How to Reheat: Add the pork chops to a hot grill (450° to 550°) and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side or until warm.
  • Reheating your pork will 100% cause it to increase in internal temperature, most likely start to overcook it and make it less juicy and tougher.
  • After you’ve oiled the pork, add a spice rub to enhance the flavor further.
  • The longer the brine, the more flavorful it will be.
  • Since water is a conductor of heat, brined pork will indeed cook faster than unbrined pork.
  • I would check the temperature of the pork after the second flip.

Nutrition Information

Calories 501kcal (25%) Protein 61g (122%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 14g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 190mg (63%) Sodium 143mg (6%) Potassium 1058mg (30%) Vitamin A 11IU (0%) Calcium 20mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 501

% Daily Value*

Calories 501kcal 25%
Protein 61g 122%
Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 14g 70%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 190mg 63%
Sodium 143mg 6%
Potassium 1058mg 23%
Vitamin A 11IU 0%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.