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    Ask Chef Dennis » Recipes » Main Meals » Pork Recipes » Best Marinated Pork Chops

    Best Marinated Pork Chops

    Published: Jun 30, 2022 · Modified: Jun 30, 2022 by Chef Dennis Littley · 1 Comment·This post includes affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    The Best Marinated Pork Chops are easy to make and the pork chop marinade is made from pantry staples. Olive oil, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, onion, lemon zest, Italian parsley, salt, and black pepper are all you need to create the perfect marinade for pork, chicken or beef.

    grilled pork chop sliced with slices fanned on a white plate

    It’s easy to make perfect pork chops with my easy marinade recipe. Marinated pork chops can be cooked on the grill, air fryer, oven-baked, or pan-fried for restaurant-quality results every time.

    2 grilled marinated pork chops on a white plate

    I happened to have Tomahawk Pork Chops on hand, but you can make this recipe regular bone-in or boneless pork chops. I do prefer a thicker cut chop and definitely use a meat thermometer so you don’t overcook them.

    If you love pork my Grilled Baby Back Ribs and Grilled Stuffed Pork Chops are two of my favorite pork recipes!

    This is my new favorite meat thermometer.

    What ingredients do I need to make Marinated Pork Chops?

    ingredients to make marinated pork chops

    Let’s start by gathering the ingredients we need to make Marinated Pork Chops. In Chef Speak this is called the “Mise en Place” which translates to “Everything in its Place”.

    Not only does setting your ingredients up ahead of time speed up the cooking process, it also helps ensure you have everything you need to make the dish.

    How do I make a marinade for pork chops?

    marinade in a glass bowl

    In a small or medium mixing bowl whisk together the olive oil, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, lemon zest, salt, pepper, onion and garlic.

    This is the best pork chop marinade I’ve used and also makes a good marinade for chicken.

    two pork chops in a zip lock bag with marinade

    Place the pork chops in a ziplock bag (or baking dish) and pour the marinade over the pork chops, making sure to coat the chops. Let the pork chops marinate for at least 1 hour up to 12 hours.

    When you’re ready to cook the pork chops, let them sit at room temperature in the marinade for 30 minutes before cooking.

    How to grill marinated pork chops.

    2 grilled marinated pork chops cooking on a gas grill
    • Preheat an outdoor grill to 350 degrees. You can use a grill pan instead of a gas grill.
    • Place the pork chops on the hot grill.
    • Cook the chops for 6-8 minutes per side or until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chop registers an internal temperature of 140 degrees F.

    *Rotating the chops halfway through the cooking process on each side will give you crosshatch marks.

    *If you prefer a more well-done pork chop, let the temperature reach an internal temperature of 150 degrees F. Meat temperatures will continue to rise 7-10 degrees after removing from the heat.

    2 grilled marinated pork chops on a white plate

    Let the pork chops rest for 5 minutes before slicing to allow the juices to flow back into the chop.

    Serve with mashed potatoes and your favorite green vegetable and enjoy!

    Recipe FAQ’s:

    Can I marinate boneless pork chops?

    you can marinate bone-in or boneless pork chops. I like bone-in chops as the bone does add flavor to the meat, but either option works well. This marinade will also work well on pork tenderloins.

    How long can pork be marinated?

    I would not advise marinating pork any longer than 24 hours. The shortest time would be 1 hour, and the optimal time marinating is around 8 hours.
    Marinating meat longer than 24 hours will begin to break down the fibers of the meat and result in a mushy texture.

    Can I cook marinated pork chops in the oven?

    Marinated pork chops can be grilled, oven roasted, cooked in an air fryer, or pan fried. All cooking methods will work with these delicious marinated pork chops. Just make sure not to overcook them.

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    Marinated Pork Chops – Tomahawk Style

    The Best Marinated Pork Chops can be grilled, oven roasted, pan fried or cooked in an air fryer. The marinade is made from pantry staples.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time16 mins
    Marinating8 hrs
    Course: Entree
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 649kcal
    Author: Chef Dennis Littley

    Ingredients

    • 2 10-12 oz pork chops bone in or boneless (I used Tomahawk but regular chops work the same)
    • ¼ cup olive oil
    • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
    • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
    • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
    • 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper if using table black pepper reduce to ½ teaspoon
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • 1 tablespoon onion fine dice
    • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
    • 1 teaspoons Italian parsley for garnish
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    Instructions

    • Place the pork chops in a baking dish or resealable ziplock bag.
    • In a small or medium mixing bowl whisk together the olive oil, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, lemon zest, salt, pepper, onion and garlic.
    • Pour the marinade over the pork chops, making sure to coat the chops. Let the pork chops marinate for at least 1 hour, or up to 12 hours.
    • Preheat an outdoor grill to 350 degrees.
      You can use a grill pan instead of a gas grill.
    • Place the pork chops on the hot grill.
    • Cook the chops for 6-8 minutes per side or until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chop registers 140 degrees.
      If you prefer a more well done pork chop, let the temperature reach 150 degrees.
      Meat temperatures will continue to rise 7-10 degrees after removing from the heat.
    • Let the pork chops rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the juices to flow back into the chop.
    • Garnish with Italian parsley to add a touch of color to the plate.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 649kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 27g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 147mg | Sodium: 1789mg | Potassium: 831mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Chef Dennis is a semi-retired Chef, writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer and creator of A Culinary Journey with Chef Dennis aka Ask Chef Dennis®. Chef Dennis worked professionally in White Table Cloth Restaurants for 40 years and has been developing easy to make, restaurant-style recipes since 2009. The second phase of his reinvention from chef to blogger has earned him a place at the Worlds Dinner Table. Join him on his Culinary Journey enjoying his easy to make Restaurant Style recipes and travel adventures. For more details, check out his About page.

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    1. Dennis and Jilly

      July 12, 2022 at 10:41 am

      5 stars
      Sounds delish. Easy directions and I’ll try recipe tomorrow night.

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