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Quick & Easy Pork Chop Marinades

Quick pork chop marinade for juicy grilled pork chops—whisk up a fast classic mix and marinate for 30 minutes to 4 hours. Grill to 145°F for tender, flavorful chops with a reliable, easy weeknight-meal method.
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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
  

Pork chops
  • 4 pork chops (1-inch thick) Use 1-inch thick chops for best juiciness.
Classic marinade
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried herbs
  • 1 salt Season to taste; include in marinade.
  • 1 pepper Season to taste; include in marinade.

Equipment

  • 1 grill

Method
 

Make the marinade
  1. Whisk olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic, and dried herbs together until combined and smooth, then season with salt and pepper.
  2. Choose your marinade and whisk ingredients together.
Marinate the pork
  1. Marinate the pork chops for 30 minutes to 4 hours in the refrigerator so the flavor penetrates the meat.
Grill the pork chops
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Grill the pork chops for 5-6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 145°F, creating a browned exterior with visible grill marks.
Rest and serve
  1. Let the pork chops rest for 5 minutes before serving to keep them juicy.

Notes

For the juiciest result, keep the chops close to 1-inch thick and avoid overcooking past 145°F. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed container for up to 3 days; freeze cooked chops for up to 2 months. Dietary swap: use tamari instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free marinade.