Easy Grilled Pork Chops with Savory Marinade

Name: Easy Grilled Pork Chops
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless pork chops ( - cut into 1/2 inch thick pieces); ⅓ cup avocado oil; 6 cloves garlic ( - minced); 1 ⅔ Tablespoons sugar; 1 ½ Tablespoons dried herbs; 1 Tablespoon smoked paprika; 2 teaspoons onion powder; 2 teaspoons sea salt; 1 ½ teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes; ½ large onion ( - (optional) cut into large pieces)

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These easy grilled pork chops are marinated then cooked on the grill until perfectly charred! Juicy and succulent thanks to a delicious, savory marinade!

easy juicy grilled pork chops with savory marinade on a white plate with tomatoes and onions

These easy grilled pork chops are juicy, succulent, and full of savory flavor! They’re marinated in a delicious spice blend then grilled until perfectly charred.

Why this recipe works

cross section of juicy easy grilled pork chops with grill marks on a white plate

These grilled pork chops have a wonderful smokey flavor from the grill that’s accented from the smoked paprika in the marinade!
Letting the pork chops marinate 45 minutes to overnight keeps them juicy and succulent while cooking on the grill.
Make this a part of a low carb meal! There’s only 9 grams of carbs per serving.
This is a great recipe to make for the summer or any bbq!
You can also make this with an indoor grill pan! Just make sure your pan is hot enough when adding the pork for those beautiful grill marks.

Ingredients you’ll need

ingredients for grilled pork chop marinade

Pork chops – I used boneless pork chops cut to 1/2 inch thick, totaling 24 oz.
Smoked paprika – this helps accent the smokey flavor in the grilled pork chops
vegetable oil – I recommend using an oil with a high smoke point, like avocado oil
dried herbs – use any dried herbs you’d like. I used dried parsley and dried cilantro

Step by step instructions

Combine the pork chops with the marinade ingredients and let it sit in the fridge for 45 minutes to overnight. Optional – Add chopped onions to the marinade and grill them up!

pork chop with savory seasoning marinade in a glass bowl

You can place it in a resealable plastic bag or cover with plastic wrap.

Remove the pork chops 15 minutes before cooking. Let your grill heat to medium high heat. Test to make sure your grill is hot enough by flicking a bit of water on it. If it sizzles and dries immediately, it’s ready to add the pork.
Lay the pieces flat on the grill and avoid any overlap. Cook the first side for 4 minutes. Flip it over and cook the other side for 3 minutes.

easy grilled pork chops with grill marks in a pan

If you added onions to the marinade, grill them while the pork chops are resting. Cook for about 3 minutes or until slightly charred.

Garnish with fresh herbs and serve alongside the grilled onions and other vegetables.

savory grilled pork chops on a white plate next to grilled onions and tomatoes

Frequently asked questions

What internal temperature should you cook pork chops?

A safe internal temperature for pork chops, tenderloin, and pork loin is 145 to 160 degrees F. 145 degrees F is considered medium rare while 160 degrees F is considered well done.

How long do you grill pork chops?

For half inch thick boneless pork chops, the total cook time should be around 6 to 7 minutes, flipping about half way through.

For one inch thick boneless pork chops, the total cook time should be around 8 to 10 minutes, flipping half way through.

The cooking time is affected if you have bone-in pork chops. Use a cooking thermometer to check the thickest part next to the bone. It’s safe to consume when it’s 145 to 160 degrees F.

Expert tips and tricks

juicy grilled pork chops with grill marks on a white plate next to grilled onions and tomatoes

Make sure your grill is properly heated before adding the pork. Test by flicking a bit of water on the grill. If it sizzles and evaporates immediately, it’s ready.
For beautiful grill marks, leave it alone and don’t move it around after placing it on the grill. It will release easily when it’s done on that side and you’ll see clear grill marks.
For diagonal grill marks, rotate the meat 45 degrees.
Be sure not to heat your grill too high. The marinade contains sugar which can easily burn.

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