Juicy Grilled Pork Chops Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
388 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Juicy Grilled Pork Chops Recipe
Description
The recipe begins by drying the pork chops and rubbing them with a marinade made from olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, kosher salt, and black pepper. The pork chops sit in the marinade refrigerated for at least an hour, allowing flavors to develop. Grilling is done over high heat for about 5 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
The high heat grilling produces slight charring and grill marks on the surface, balancing the citrus and garlic notes from the marinade. The recommended rest time of 10 minutes post grilling finalizes the juices and brings the meat to the proper temperature for safe consumption without drying out.
This pork chop preparation suits a straightforward main dish served alongside grilled vegetables, salads, or starches. The simple marinade keeps the pork’s flavor primary but enhanced with aromatic garlic and lemon.
Ingredients
- 2 lb pork chops preferably thicker cut, bone-in
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic minced, cloves
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp kosher salt adjust to taste
Instructions
- Pat the pork chops dry with a paper towel.
- In a separate bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
- Rub the marinade evenly all over the sides of the pork chops and place them in a bowl covered with plastic wrap. Allow them to marinate for at least an hour in the refrigerator.
- Grill the pork chops on high for about 5 minutes on each side (the cooking time will depend on the thickness of the pork chops). They are fully cooked when the internal temperature reaches 145°F on an instant-read thermometer.*
- Allow the pork chops to rest for 10 minutes before serving them, bringing them to 145°F.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 388 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 388kcal | 19% |
| Carbs | 2g | |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 117mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 1838mg | 77% |
| Potassium | 607mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 14IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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