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The BEST Pork Chop Marinade

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By: the Evinks77 Comments
Posted: 02/21/23 Updated: 06/14/21

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The BEST Pork Chop Marinade is a quick and easy marinade made with pantry staples! It will make your pork chops extra juicy, full of flavor and delicious. This pork marinade works great if you are grilling outside or if you are inside using a grill pan!

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This post is sponsored by the Iowa Pork Producers Association. All text and opinions are my own.

This quick and easy Pork Chop Marinade is going to quickly become your new go-to pork marinade for all your grilling. So easy to make with pantry staples and it makes your pork chops tender and full of flavor.

There’s nothing like firing up the grill on a summer evening and throwing some pork chops on it along with my favorite Grilled Asparagus and Grilled Baked Potatoes!

It is an entire meal all prepared on the grill with minimal clean up in the kitchen. This is something I can get behind!

Why You’ll Love this Easy Pork Chop Marinade!

  • It only takes 5 minutes to mix up!
  • Tenderizes your pork chop so you’ll pull a juicy, delicious pork chop off the grill that will have your mouth watering.
  • Infuses your pork with so much flavor! No dry, tough, flavorless pork for you!
Pork Chop in Marinade

You know what else I can get behind? Supporting my favorite farmers! Especially my friends over in Iowa that produce amazing pork.

That’s why I’m excited to share with you a little about the Iowa Pork Producers today!

First of all, did you know that one-third of all the pork raised in the U.S. comes from Iowa? That’s amazing! Plus, most of the pork raised on those farms in Iowa is eaten right here in the United States.

Every time you pick up pork from a grocery store across the United States, you are supporting family farms in Iowa. Now that right there is awesome!

Family farms are the key to pork production across Iowa.

Ingredients for Pork Chop Marinade

  • Brown Sugar – Adds just a touch of sweetness, plus it helps to caramelize the pork chops when you cook them.
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil – Prevents the pork from sticking to the grill plus helps transfer the flavors to the pork while it marinades.
  • Soy Sauce – We like to use reduce sodium, but regular works too. This provides flavor and helps tenderize your pork chop.
  • Worcestershire Sauce – Adds a depth of flavor!
  • Salt & Black Pepper – Adjust to your taste buds, you can even leave the salt out since the soy sauce provides plenty of salt.
  • Garlic – Provides so much flavor. Fresh garlic works best.
  • Bone-in pork chops – Any thickness works and you can use boneless if you prefer, just adjust your cooking times.

Can I use Boneless Pork Chops?

Yes! We just prefer the bone-in pork chops because they keep the meat extra moist and juicy.

Remember to watch the internal temperature of the pork chops when you grill them. Pull them off at 145 degrees Fahrenheit which is safe to consume according to the USDA and then allow to rest. This helps give you a juicy pork chops no matter if they are bone-in or boneless.

How to Marinate Pork Chops

  • Mix Marinade – First, grab a small bowl and whisk all of the ingredients except pork chops together.
  • Marinate – Next, grab a resealable zip lock bag or and place the pork chops in it. Pour the marinade you prepared into it. Squeeze as much air out of bag as possible and seal. Marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Pork chops in marinade

How to Grill Marinated Pork Chops

  • Preheat Grill – When you are ready to grill the pork chops preheat grill or grill pan to medium heat. Place pork chops on grill or in pan.
  • Grill – Discard remaining marinade. Grill the pork chops over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer inserted in the middle of the meat reaches 145 degrees F. Remove from grill or grill pan.
  • Rest – Let pork chops stand for 5 minutes before eating to let juices redistribute. This gets you that super juicy, delicious pork chop!
Marinated pork chops on grill pan

The Secret Ingredient! Soy Sauce!

Don’t leave out the soy sauce! It’s like a secret ingredient.

It acts as a brine, which injects the pork with tons of flavor and makes it juicy. It’s way better than your basic salt and water brine because it also brings a flavor to your marinade.

No, don’t worry, it won’t make your pork chops take on an Asian flavor!

How Long to Marinate Pork Chops

After a hour the pork chops will already benefit from the marinating. I prefer to let them marinate for at least 8 hours and up to 24 hours to get the most out of the marinade!

I love throwing my pork chops in the marinade so when I come home they are ready to go and I can have dinner in about ten minutes!

Can you marinate Pork Chops to long?

Yes, any acid in the marinade starts to break down the protein, aka the pork chop, after 1 day, so we recommend not marinading these longer than 24 hours.

What temperature should Pork Chops be cooked too?

Research shows that pork can be consumed safely when cooked to an internal temperature of 145 degree F and followed by a three minute rest time.

This yields a finished product that is pinker in color than home cooks were used to, but no worries it’s totally safe!

We recommend an instant read food thermometer to make sure your meat is safe to consume.

Can You Freeze this Marinade?

Yes! This makes a great freezer meal!

To freeze simply freeze uncooked pork in resealable bag with marinade, making sure the pork chops are coated. Freeze for up to 3 months.

To use, place the pork chops in the refrigerator overnight to completely thaw. Grill as directed.

Double this recipe, freeze half of it and you just made two meals. This is my kind of cooking!

Serving Suggestions

  • Grilled Asparagus
  • Grilled Baked Potato
  • Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
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Imagine biting into a tender, juicy and delicious pork chop with amazing flavor. The perfect easy dinner recipe!

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Marinated pork chops on grill pan
4.97 from 31 votes

Pork Chop Marinade Recipe

A quick and easy pork chop marinade perfect for pork chops on the grill or made on the stove in a grill pan! Plus, I bet you have all the ingredients in your house!
Prep:10 mins
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Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar
  • ¼ c. extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ c. reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 bone-in pork chops
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Instructions

  • In a small bowl whisk all the ingredients except the pork chops.
  • Add pork chops to a resealable zip lock bag or large bowl and pour the marinade over the top of the pork chops. Squeeze as much air out of bag as possible and seal.
  • Marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat grill or grill pan to medium heat. Place pork chops on grill or in pan. Discard remaining marinade.
  • Grill over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer inserted in the middle of the meat reaches 145 degrees F. Remove from grill.
  • Let pork chops stand for 3-5 minutes before serving.

Tips

  • FREEZER METHOD: Freeze uncooked pork in bag with marinade. To use, completely thaw in refrigerator. Grill as directed.
  • The soy sauce in this recipe acts as a brine, which injects the pork with tons of flavor and makes it juicy. It’s way better than your basic salt and water brine because it also brings a flavor to your marinade.
  • After a hour the pork chops will already benefit from the marinating. I prefer to let them marinate for at least 8 hours and up to 24 hours to get the most out of the marinade!
  • After five days you want to discard the pork chops if they are in the marinade that long. This is due to food safety concerns.
  • Research shows that pork can be consumed safely when cooked to an internal temperature of 145 degree F and followed by a three minute rest time. This yields a finished product that is pinker in color than home cooks were used to, but no worries it’s totally safe!

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Nutrition Information

Calories: 460kcal (23%), Carbohydrates: 9g (3%), Protein: 36g (72%), Fat: 30g (46%), Saturated Fat: 7g (44%), Cholesterol: 116mg (39%), Sodium: 1253mg (54%), Potassium: 685mg (20%), Sugar: 6g (7%), Vitamin C: 1.8mg (2%), Calcium: 53mg (5%), Iron: 1.9mg (11%)
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  1. Von says

    Posted on 3/21/23 at 10:15 am

    5 stars
    Delicious!!! Marinated pork chops and cooked in air fryer.

    Reply
  2. Yas says

    Posted on 12/5/22 at 11:33 pm

    5 stars
    I marinated it last Saturday. I fried it for lunch. It was good. I love it. Yummy. Thanks

    Reply
    • Courtney says

      Posted on 12/8/22 at 2:38 pm

      Awesome! Thanks for giving it a try!

      Reply
  3. Yas says

    Posted on 12/5/22 at 11:31 pm

    5 stars
    I marinated it last Saturday. I fried it for lunch. It was good. I love it. Yummy. Thanks.

    Reply
  4. SusanM says

    Posted on 11/3/22 at 9:52 pm

    5 stars
    Sooo good and tender.

    Reply
    • Courtney says

      Posted on 11/7/22 at 2:47 pm

      So glad you loved it!

      Reply
  5. Sarah says

    Posted on 9/18/22 at 12:18 pm

    5 stars
    Awesome marinade!!!! Use it all the time awesome for sirloin as well. Also used the base but added red pepper flakes, tequila, and lime juice for chicken and it was delicious.

    Reply
    • the Evinks says

      Posted on 9/19/22 at 2:11 pm

      Wonderful additions Sarah! So glad you are enjoying this marinade!

      Reply
  6. Sue says

    Posted on 9/13/22 at 9:17 pm

    5 stars
    I was able to put this together with the ingredients on hand and marinate my boneless pork chops, grill them and enjoy! They were flavorful, tender and moist. It’s a keeper!

    Reply
  7. Kelly says

    Posted on 8/28/22 at 9:07 pm

    5 stars
    We loved this marinade!! Pork chops were juicy & delicious! Definitely a keeper.

    Reply
  8. Alexis says

    Posted on 8/23/22 at 3:07 pm

    5 stars
    Great marinade, simple and with ingredients that are always on hand
    Thanks!

    Reply
    • the Evinks says

      Posted on 8/25/22 at 8:27 am

      Awesome to hear Alexia! Thanks for commenting and rating the recipe!

      Reply
  9. Lorie says

    Posted on 8/8/22 at 4:02 pm

    How long should I cook these in the oven and at what temp…. It’s raining cats and dogs here tonight so no grilling🤪

    Reply
  10. Andy says

    Posted on 8/4/22 at 3:04 pm

    5 stars
    Really good recipe.
    Works well with chicken thighs too.

    Reply
    • the Evinks says

      Posted on 8/9/22 at 10:46 am

      Ohhhh I want to try it with chicken now too. Thanks for letting us know!!

      Reply
  11. Pat says

    Posted on 7/31/22 at 12:06 pm

    5 stars
    This is the only marinade I use for my pork chops. Comes out phenomenal every time!

    Reply
    • the Evinks says

      Posted on 8/4/22 at 11:18 am

      Wonderful to hear Pat! Thanks for commenting and rating the recipe!

      Reply
  12. Elizabeth says

    Posted on 7/31/22 at 11:37 am

    Would this work if I baked them in the oven?

    Reply
    • the Evinks says

      Posted on 8/4/22 at 11:18 am

      Yes!

      Reply
  13. Linda says

    Posted on 7/30/22 at 5:31 pm

    I haven’t made this yet, so I can’t rate it. My question is concerning the nutrition amounts. I’m curious why they are so high? Is this for the total recipe or individual chops?

    Reply
    • the Evinks says

      Posted on 7/31/22 at 9:46 am

      So the nutrition is really hard on this one because it assumes you are going to consume all the marinade, but you actually discard it. It is only the marinade that the pork chops soak up. Unfortunately, it’s not very accurate.

      Reply
  14. Debra says

    Posted on 7/19/22 at 11:54 pm

    5 stars
    Marinade was great. I added juice of one lime too. And forgot the soy sauce. Best marinade!

    Reply
    • the Evinks says

      Posted on 7/22/22 at 8:22 am

      So glad you enjoyed it Debra!! Thanks for commenting and rating the recipe!

      Reply
  15. Cee Cee says

    Posted on 7/7/22 at 11:40 pm

    5 stars
    The marinade on the pork chops was awesome! It’s the only marinade I will use from now on.

    Reply
    • the Evinks says

      Posted on 7/11/22 at 9:30 am

      Wonderful to hear Cee Cee! Thanks for commenting and rating the recipe!

      Reply
  16. Patricia Moreno says

    Posted on 7/4/22 at 10:05 am

    5 stars
    A bomb

    Reply
  17. Cathy says

    Posted on 7/3/22 at 3:45 pm

    5 stars
    This is the only marinade I use! So good and the longer it marinates the better!

    Reply
    • the Evinks says

      Posted on 7/5/22 at 11:36 am

      So glad you are enjoying it Cathy! Thanks for commenting and rating the recipe!

      Reply
  18. Rich says

    Posted on 6/7/22 at 5:07 pm

    Have you tried smoking. These up ? Curious how itd be

    Reply
    • the Evinks says

      Posted on 6/9/22 at 8:33 am

      I have not tried these smoked!

      Reply
  19. Janice says

    Posted on 6/1/22 at 1:29 pm

    5 stars
    I don’t have soy sauce. is there a substitute you recommend?

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      Posted on 10/7/22 at 9:42 pm

      5 stars
      It’s an amazing flavor! Excellent recipe !👍

      Reply
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