Pork Chop Marinade
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
1 min
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Additional Time
1 hr
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Total Time
6 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
128 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Pork Chop Marinade
Description
The Pork Chop Marinade provides a balance of acidity, sweetness, and savory spices to infuse pork cuts with bright and deep flavors. Ingredients like lemon juice and balsamic vinegar add acidity to tenderize while brown sugar offers sweetness that caramelizes during cooking. Soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce contribute umami depth, along with Italian seasoning and Dijon mustard for herbal and tangy notes. Garlic adds pungency and character. Combining these into a liquid marinade ensures pork absorbs a complex flavor profile when soaked for at least an hour.
Marinated pork chops or other cuts like pork loin and tenderloin can then be cooked by grilling, baking, or pan-searing, benefiting from the marinade’s seasoning and juiciness. The marinade can be prepared up to three days ahead and stored refrigerated, allowing flexibility in meal planning. This makes it convenient for cooks to add flavor to various pork cuts with the same well-balanced marinade.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning dried
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a large bowl or resealable gallon sized bag.
- If using a bowl, whisk to combine the ingredients. If using a bag, seal the bag and shake to combine the ingredients.
- Add 2-3 pounds of pork chops, then marinate for at least 1 hour, or up to 12 hours.
- Proceed with cooking method of your choice.
Notes
- This marinade can be prepared and refrigerated up to 3 days before using it on pork.
- It is suitable for different pork cuts, including bone-in chops, boneless chops, loin, or tenderloin.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 128 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 128kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 696mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 119mg | 3% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 15IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 4.4mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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