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Easy grilled pork chops

June 2, 2021 by Alida Ryder Leave a Comment

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Juicy grilled pork chops with the best, easy marinade is the perfect recipe to throw on the grill. Great served with simple sides for a delicious dinner.

Easy Grilled pork chops

Ingredients

Full recipe with amounts can be found in the recipe card below.

  • Pork chops. I prefer using bone-in pork chops for optimal flavor. I also like using thicker cut chops to make sure they’re extra meaty and juicy.
  • Olive oil.
  • Lemon juice.
  • Paprika.
  • Garlic.
  • Italian seasoning / Dried Italian herbs.
  • Salt and pepper.

Best pork chop marinade.

How to grill pork chops

  1. Make the marinade: Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, spices and herbs. Place the pork chops in a suitable marinating dish or a large Ziploc bag. Pour over the marinade and make sure the pork chops are all covered in the the marinade. Cover and allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes but up to 24 hours in the fridge.
  2. How long to grill pork chops: I prefer cooking pork chops on a very hot grill. I want the fat to render while the outside caramelizes and the inside stays juicy and just-cooked. I preheat my outdoor grill / braai / barbecue for at least 5 minutes on the highest setting then cook the pork chops for 2-3 minutes per side, rotating, and turning to make sure the chops are evenly browned. If the fat cap is very big, stand the chops on the fat side and allow to cook and the fat to render for a few minutes. Take the chops off the heat when their internal temperature reaches 145ºF / 62ºC, cover with foil and allow to rest for at least 5 minutes. They will continue cooking during the resting time.
  3. Why is resting important? Resting meat allows the juices to redistribute back into the meat. If you cut into meat immediately as it comes off the heat the juices will run out onto the board and your meat will more likely be dry and a little tougher. Resting allows the juices to stay in the meat while also giving the meat a moment to relax, giving you much juicier, tender meat.

What to serve with grilled pork chops

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  2. Guacamole salad
  3. Easy tomato feta green bean salad

Juicy grilled pork chops

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Juicy grilled pork chops

Easy grilled pork chops

Juicy grilled pork chops with the best, easy marinade is the perfect recipe to throw on the grill. Great served with simple sides for a delicious dinner.
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: grilled pork chop recipes, Grilled pork chops, Pork chop recipes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Marinating time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 4
Calories: 216kcal
Author: Alida Ryder

Ingredients

  • 4 thick cut bone-in pork chops

For the marinade

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 garlic clove thinly sliced
  • 2 tsp dried herbs of your choice (I used oregano, rosemary and parsley)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper

Instructions

  • Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, spices and herbs.
  • Place the pork chops in a suitable marinating dish or a large Ziploc bag. Pour over the marinade and make sure the pork chops are all covered in the the marinade. Cover and allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes but up to 24 hours in the fridge.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for at least 5 minutes on the highest setting. Add the pork chops then cook for 2-3 minutes per side, rotating, and turning to make sure the chops are evenly browned. If the fat cap is very big, stand the chops on the fat side and allow to cook and the fat to render for a few minutes.
  • Take the chops off the heat when their internal temperature reaches 145ºF / 62ºC, cover with foil and allow to rest for at least 5 minutes.
  • Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 647mg | Potassium: 527mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 265IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg
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