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    Home » All Recipes » Main Dishes

    Easy Grilled Pork Chops with Savory Marinade

    Published: Aug 12, 2020 · Modified: Aug 13, 2020 by Jamie · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links · 14 Comments

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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 ½ 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

    1. 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.

    pork chops marinating in a ziplock bag
    1. 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.
    2. 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
    1. If you added onions to the marinade, grill them while the pork chops are resting. Cook for about 3 minutes or until slightly charred.
    grilled onions on a grill pan
    1. 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.

    What to serve with this:

    • Crunchy Asian Cucumber Salad
    • Chinese Style Dry Fried Garlic Green Beans
    • Asian Sesame Broccoli Salad
    • Healthy Rainbow Cabbage Salad Recipe

    More grilling recipes to try:

    • Grilled Chicken Sausage Kabobs
    • Healthy Grilled Mexican Street Corn (Elotes)
    juicy grilled pork chops with a savory marinade next to onions and tomatoes

    Easy Grilled Pork Chops

    These grilled pork chops are marinated then cooked on the grill until perfectly charred! So juicy and succulent from the savory marinade!
    5 from 15 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Marinating Time 45 mins
    Total Time 1 hr
    Course dinner, lunch, Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4

    Equipment

    • Enameled Cast Iron Grill Pan

    ☑ Ingredients
     

    • 2 lbs boneless pork chops - - cut into ½ inch thick pieces

    Grilled Pork Chops Marinade

    • 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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    Instructions
     

    • Add the pork chops and marinade ingredients into a resealable plastic bag and massage it together. If using, add the onions to the bag and place it in the fridge for 45 minutes to overnight.
      pork chop with savory seasoning marinade in a glass bowl
    • Heat your grill or indoor grill pan over medium high heat. Once your grill is heated properly, place the pork chops on the grill and let it cook for 4 minutes. Be sure not to overlap the pork chops. Flip it over and let it grill for another 3 minutes. Remove from the grill and let it rest for 3 minutes.
      juicy grilled pork chops with grill marks in a pan
    • If you added onions to the marinade, grill the onions for 3 minutes or until slightly charred.
      grilled onions on a grill pan
    • Serve the grilled pork chops with the onions. Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley if desired.
      savory grilled pork chops on a white plate next to grilled onions and tomatoes

    ✎ Recipe Notes

    Cooking temperature:
    • 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.
    Cooking time:
    • 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.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 328kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 1248mg | Potassium: 714mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 919IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 3mg
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    *Nutritional information is an estimate, calculated using online tools.

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    1. ida

      May 21, 2021 at 9:47 am

      what kind of dried herbs should i use i dont want to ruin this recipe

      Reply
      • Jamie

        May 26, 2021 at 4:56 pm

        Hi Ida! I usually use a savory blend of herbs that include rosemary, parsley, and thyme. I think most herbs will do. 🙂

        Reply
    2. Alexis

      November 07, 2020 at 8:24 pm

      5 stars
      My girlfriend and I are huge fans of this dish.
      We make the recipe as is, and then enjoy the other half for leftovers the next day! (We love them cold with a salad for an easy and tasty work lunch)
      The marinade is SO good!

      Reply
    3. Andrea

      September 03, 2020 at 4:08 pm

      5 stars
      Pork chops came out really juicy and tender. THe marinade was perfect!

      Reply
      • Jamie

        November 20, 2020 at 3:27 am

        Thanks Andrea, so happy you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    4. Justine

      August 25, 2020 at 2:25 pm

      5 stars
      Tried this tonight, the marinade was amazing...just what I was looking for what to do with pork chops.

      Reply
      • Jamie

        November 20, 2020 at 3:04 am

        Thanks for trying it Justine. So glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    5. Patty

      August 21, 2020 at 4:17 pm

      5 stars
      Wow, these grilled pork chops look fantastic. That marinade sounds absolutely perfect for the grill!

      Reply
      • Jamie

        November 20, 2020 at 2:44 am

        Thanks Patty! This is a great marinade for grilling. It works great on other proteins too!

        Reply
    6. Amie

      August 16, 2020 at 2:44 am

      5 stars
      These pork chops are delicious! We marinated ours for about 1 hour, as I was running short of time, but I would definitely try overnight next time. I really think even the short time in the marinade made a huge difference though! Full of flavour - the best pork chops I have had!

      Reply
    7. Angela

      August 15, 2020 at 2:54 pm

      5 stars
      Seriously the moistest and most flavorful pork chops I've ever had! The seasonings are spot on. YUM!

      Reply
      • Jamie

        November 20, 2020 at 2:23 am

        Thanks Angela! These pork chops come out moist every time! Glad you liked it!

        Reply
    8. Erica

      August 13, 2020 at 3:15 pm

      5 stars
      I just bought pork chops so this is the perfect recipe for this weekend! ....I also love how you have your photo at the beginning with all the labeled ingredients 😊

      Reply
      • Jamie

        November 20, 2020 at 1:40 am

        Thanks Erica! Hope you enjoy these grilled pork chops! They're a favorite in my house.

        Reply

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