Pork Chop Marinade

This simple Pork Chop Marinade is packed with flavor from common pantry staples—plus one secret ingredient—to make your pork chops extra juicy and delicious whether you’re grilling outdoors or using a grill pan!

This quick and easy Pork Chop Marinade recipe is going to quickly become your new go-to marinade for all your grilling. It is so easy to make with pantry staples and it makes your pork chops tender and full of flavor. A good marinade can really go a long way and after you try this, you’ll never cook pork chops any other way.

Throw this pork marinade together the night or morning before you plan to cook so the pork chops have lots of time to really take on the flavor of the marinade. Plus, supper will be ready so fast, you don’t have to worry about anyone getting too “hangry”. Or prepare these at home before you head out camping for a super flavorful meal in the great outdoors! This is a great marinade all year long.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• It only takes 5 minutes to mix up this marinade for pork with ingredients I’m sure you already have at home.
• Tenderizes your pork chop so you’ll pull a juicy, delicious pork chop off the grill every time.
• This marinade infuses your pork with so much flavor. No more bland pork chops!

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. Use honey it it’s place if you prefer.
• Extra virgin olive oil – Prevents the pork from sticking to the grill plus helps transfer the flavors to the pork while it marinates.
• Soy sauce – This is the secret ingredient for the best pork chop marinade. 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. We tend to use low sodium soy sauce.
• Worcestershire sauce – Adds a depth of flavor.
• Seasonings – Adjust salt and ground black pepper 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. This marinade is great on pork loin too.

How to Marinate Pork Chops

Whisk all ingredients, except pork chops, together in a small bowl.

Place pork chops into a resealable food bag, followed by the marinade and squeeze as much air out of bag as possible before sealing it. Marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight. I love to throw this together in the morning and let it marinate while I am at work so when I get home, supper is ready in 10 minutes.

How to Grill Marinated Pork Chops

Place pork chops on preheated grill or in grill pan.

Grill for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer inserted in the middle of the meat reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove pork chops and allow to rest for at least 3 minutes before eating to allow the juices to redistribute.

Can I Bake Marinated Pork Chops in The Oven?

You sure can! Oven-baked pork chops are great if you are not in the mood to grill or it’s too cold to be outside grilling. Place the marinated pork chops on an oil or parchment lined baking sheet and bake for about 25 minutes in a 400 degree Fahrenheit oven.

Be sure your pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit and rest for three minutes before you dig in.

Imagine biting into a tender, juicy and delicious pork chop with amazing flavor. The perfect easy dinner recipe that you’ll always come back to! If you love this marinade, then check out our Chicken Marinade or Greek Chicken Marinade too.

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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!

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Equipment

• Grill
• Grill tongs
• Small whisk
• Small bowl
• Ziplock bags
• Garlic press
• Meat Thermometer
• Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

• ▢ 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
• ▢ ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
• ▢ ¼ cup soy sauce reduced salt
• ▢ 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• ▢ 1 teaspoon salt
• ▢ ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ▢ 3 cloves garlic minced
• ▢ 4 bone-in pork chops

Instructions

• In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, olive oil, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, ground black pepper and minced garlic.
• 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 Fahrenheit. Remove from grill.
• Let pork chops rest for 3-5 minutes before serving. This helps redistribute juices and keep them tender and juicy.

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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We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box is calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.

Storage and Reheating

Fridge: Store cooked and cooled leftover pork chops in an airtight container up to three days.

Freezer: Leftovers can also be frozen in a single layer on a baking sheet before being wrapped in plastic wrap and transferred to a freezer bag. Thaw overnight in the fridge.

For moist leftover pork chops, reheat low and slow. Place in a shallow baking dish and add about 1 Tablespoon of water per pork chop, cover with foil and reheat for about 15 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

How To Serve Pork Chops

There’s nothing like firing up the grill on a summer evening and throwing some pork chops on it along with my favorite Grilled Baked Potatoes and Grilled Asparagus! Bacon Wrapped Asparagus is terrific if you’re feeling a little more adventurous. Put some fresh herbs to use with our flavor packed Grilled Corn Salad. The possibilities are really endless and I know your whole family is going to love the flavor of this marinade.

More Great Pork Chop Recipes

• You can also use this pork chop marinade for these Grilled Boneless Pork Chops if that’s what you brought home from the butcher. This will make for a super tasty protein dish with your supper.
• Smoked Pork Chops are a great option if you want to switch it up with a homemade dry rub. This is a great recipe for beginners on the smoker, too.
• Add a little sweetness to supper with Grilled Pineapple Pork Chops. A sweet brown sugar marinade makes the juiciest pork chops. Top them with pineapple and call it a day.
• Sheet Pan Parmesan Pork Chops are a great choice if you need supper on the table in 30 minutes. Juicy pork chops and roasted vegetables on one pan is a total time saver.