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Quick & Easy Pork Chop Marinades

Pork chop marinade that delivers juicy grilled pork chops fast. Mix an easy classic marinade, marinate 30 minutes, then grill until the center hits 145°F for tender results.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Marinating 30 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Classic Marinade
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp dried herbs
  • 1 salt Use to taste.
  • 1 black pepper Use to taste.
Pork Chops
  • 4 pork chops (1-inch thick)

Equipment

  • 1 grill

Method
 

Make the marinade and marinate
  1. Whisk olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, minced garlic, and dried herbs in a bowl until combined, then season with salt and pepper. The mixture should look evenly blended with no oil streaks.
  2. Marinate pork chops for 30 minutes to 4 hours in the refrigerator. Keep them covered so the surface stays in contact with the marinade.
Grill and rest
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Aim for steady heat before you place the chops down.
  2. Grill pork chops for 5-6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 145°F. Flip once and continue grilling until the thermometer reads 145°F in the thickest part.
  3. Let the pork chops rest for 5 minutes before serving. This helps the juices redistribute for a juicier bite.

Notes

For maximum juiciness, avoid overcooking past 145°F and pat the chops dry before grilling so they sear instead of steaming. Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days; freeze cooked chops up to 2 months. For a dairy-free and gluten-free swap, use gluten-free soy sauce in the classic marinade.