Juicy Grilled Pork Chops Recipe
User Reviews
4.2
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
12 mins
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Total Time
27 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
239 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Juicy Grilled Pork Chops Recipe
Description
This recipe starts by preparing the grill and cleaning the grates for direct heat grilling at temperatures ranging from 350°F to 450°F. Pork chops are patted dry, brushed with canola oil, and seasoned generously with a dry rub. After resting briefly to allow flavors to absorb, chops are grilled with the lid closed for about 8-12 minutes total, turning once to develop grill marks and cook evenly.
Achieving an internal temperature of 140°F ensures the chops remain juicy with a barely pink center, avoiding dryness. A resting period of 5 minutes after grilling lets the juices redistribute for moist, flavorful meat. This method emphasizes fat content and marinade option suggestions for further flavor customization.
The result is pork chops that can be served as a main dish with sides or salads. Selecting the right cut with some fat contributes significantly to tenderness and taste. For alternative flavor profiles, marinades such as those with lemon and rosemary may be used instead of dry rubs.
Choosing chops with a thin fat cap about an inch thick allows quicker grilling without drying out. Using a meat thermometer helps monitor doneness precisely.
Ingredients
- 4 pork chops boneless, 6-ounce
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1-2 tablespoons dry rub seasoning
Instructions
- Prepare the grill and clean grill grates for cooking over medium-high heat or about 350°F to 450°F.
- 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.
- 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.
- Rest the chops for 5 minutes for the juices to set into the meat before cutting, and serve.
Notes
- Opt for center-cut rib or loin chops with some fat for better flavor and tenderness.
- Chops with a fat cap around 1 inch thick cook quicker on the grill and stay juicy.
- Consider marinating pork chops with lemon and rosemary for different flavor instead of dry rub.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure internal temperature reaches 140°F for optimal doneness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 239 kcal
% 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.2
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