Grilled Pork Chops
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Additional Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
313 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Grilled Pork Chops
Description
The Grilled Pork Chops recipe starts by marinating pork chops in a mix of olive oil, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, lemon zest, parsley, thyme, salt, pepper, and garlic. The sugar in the marinade offers subtle sweetness, balanced by the acidity of lemon zest and the savory depth from soy sauce and mustard. The fresh herbs add brightness. After marinating, the chops are grilled over medium heat until they reach an internal temperature of 145°F, ensuring the meat stays succulent. Resting the chops post-cooking allows juices to redistribute, creating a tender bite with caramelized edges.
The grilling imparts char marks and flavor from the open flame or grill pan, complementing the marinade's profile. The bone-in option helps prevent drying out, but boneless works well too. This recipe pairs well with simple sides like grilled vegetables or a fresh salad because of the rich pork flavor enhanced by the marinade.
To avoid burning the sugar in the marinade, keep grill heat moderate and preheat the grill to create nice sear marks quickly. Using a meat thermometer guarantees perfectly cooked pork without guessing. Garnish with extra fresh parsley for a visual and flavor boost. This approach helps achieve juicy, flavorful chops ready for an outdoor barbecue or a seasonal indoor grill session.
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 chopped, plus more for garnish, leaves
- 2 teaspoons thyme chopped, leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoons garlic minced
Instructions
- 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.
Notes
- Bone-in pork chops help retain moisture and flavor more effectively than boneless.
- Marinade contains sugar; avoid excessively high grill temperatures to prevent burning.
- Preheat grill before cooking to achieve clean grill marks.
- Use a meat thermometer to cook pork chops to a safe internal temperature of 145°F for optimal juiciness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 313 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 313kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 92mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 757mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 582mg | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 85IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2.7mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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