Perfect Pork Chop Marinade Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Marinating Time
1 hr
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
573 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Perfect Pork Chop Marinade Recipe
Description
The Perfect Pork Chop Marinade Recipe combines several complementary ingredients to create a well-rounded flavor profile. Olive oil and soy sauce form the marinade’s base, providing moisture and umami. Minced garlic adds pungency, while light brown sugar introduces sweetness to balance the saltiness and acidity of Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, and spicy mustard. Hot sauce and chili flakes bring heat, with black pepper adding subtle spice. This blend penetrates the pork chops during marination, improving taste and tenderness.
Marinating pork chops for at least one hour or up to 24 hours allows the flavors to deepen and meat fibers to soften. After marinating, the chops can be cooked by grilling, pan-frying, or baking according to preference. Discarding the used marinade ensures food safety.
This marinade is suitable for standard 8-ounce pork chops, whether bone-in or boneless. It pairs well with simple sides like roasted vegetables or salads to complement the rich, slightly spicy pork.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 4-5 garlic minced, cloves
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce Use a good Louisiana style, like Crystal or Tabasco, or use your favorite
- 1 tablespoon brown mustard spicy
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- pork chops bone-in or boneless, 4, 8 ounce, for cooking
Instructions
- Whisk all of the ingredients together in a large bowl. You can also use a large sealable baggie or plastic bag.
- Add your pork chops to the bowl or bag and submerge in the marinade.
- Marinate for 1 hour minimum, or up to 24 hours for the best flavor penetration.
- When ready to cook, remove the pork chops and discard the marinade. Cook the chops however you’d like!
Notes
- Calories include pork chops. Adjust nutrition accordingly if using different cuts or amounts.
- Marinate pork chops from 1 hour up to 24 hours for better flavor.
- Discard used marinade before cooking the pork to ensure food safety.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 573 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 573kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 51g | 102% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 151mg | 50% |
| Sodium | 1498mg | 62% |
| Potassium | 998mg | 21% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 150IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 6.9mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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