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Juicy Grilled Pork Chops Recipe

This is my tried-and-tested grilled pork chop recipe featuring my favorite dry rub. You can use boneless or bone-in chops, and I've shared extra details in the post above to help with troubleshooting if your pork chops are thinner or thicker than mine.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
27 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 239 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 6-ounce boneless pork chops*
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1-2 tablespoons dry rub seasoning

Instructions

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  1. Prepare the grill and clean grill grates for cooking over medium-high heat or about 350°F to 450°F.
  2. Pat the pork chops dry with a paper towel and brush both sides evenly with oil. Generously season the pork chops with the dry rub, patting into the meat on both sides. Rest for 5-10 minutes as the grill heats.
  3. Grill the pork chops over direct heat, with the lid closed, until the pork chops are well-marked, for 8-12 minutes total, turning once. For juicy pork chops, the chops should still be barely pink in the middle and should register 140°F on a meat thermometer.
  4. Rest the chops for 5 minutes for the juices to set into the meat before cutting, and serve.

Notes

  • *While lean chops are good, too lean (like sirloin chops) are not great for grilling. Instead, choose center-cut rib chops and center-cut loin chops with a bit more fat for flavor and tenderness. For quicker cooking boneless pork chops, choose pork chops with a thin fat cap that is about 1 inch thick. 
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  • For quicker cooking boneless pork chops, choose pork chops with a thin fat cap that is about 1 inch thick. 
  • Prefer marinating your pork chops versus using a dry rub? Check out my grilled pork chop marinade, which features Greek-inspired flavors like lemon and rosemary. 
  • grilled pork chop marinade

Nutrition Information

Calories 239kcal (12%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 90mg (30%) Sodium 64mg (3%) Potassium 500mg (14%) Calcium 9mg (1%) Iron 0.7mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 239

% Daily Value*

Calories 239kcal 12%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 90mg 30%
Sodium 64mg 3%
Potassium 500mg 11%
Calcium 9mg 1%
Iron 0.7mg 4%

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