Pork Chop Marinade

The BEST Pork Chop Marinade recipe 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!

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 when all of the marinade ingredients are 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 vegetables Grilled Asparagus and Grilled Baked Potatoes! I think another time I will add Grilled Sweet Potatoes to the mix to switch it up.

Why You’ll Love this recipe

• 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!

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 reduced sodium, but regular works too. This provides flavor and helps tenderize your pork chop.
• Worcestershire sauce – Adds a depth of flavor.
• Salt and ground 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

1. Whisk all of the ingredients except pork chops together in a small bowl.
2. Place pork chops into a resealable zip top bag. Pour the marinade into the bag. Squeeze as much air out of bag as possible and seal. Marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight.

How to Grill Marinated Pork Chops

• 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.
• 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 Fahrenheit. Remove from grill or grill pan.
• Let pork chops stand for 5 minutes before eating to let juices redistribute. This gets you that super juicy, delicious pork chop!

Storage and Reheating

Fridge: Store cooled pork chops in an airtight container for 3-5 days.

Freezer: You can freeze leftover pork chops if you have too many on hand. I recommend wrapping individually in plastic wrap before storing in a freezer bag. Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat to 145 degrees Fahrenheit.

Reheat leftover pork chops in the oven. Place in a baking dish with a little bit of water to add moisture while the are reheating and cover with foil to retain this moisture.
You can microwave, but it is more likely that your pork chops will dry out this way.

Imagine biting into a tender, juicy and delicious pork chop with amazing flavor. The perfect easy dinner recipe to try this week!

how to serve pork chops

Fire up the grill and cook your whole meal at once. A family favorite with pork chops is fork-tender and wonderfully seasoned Grilled Asparagus. And of course, you can’t have a meal on the grill without Grilled Baked Potatoes. If we are feeling kind of fancy, Bacon Wrapped Asparagus is our go to for an easy, elevated vegetable.

more great pork chop recipes

• Grilled Boneless Pork Chops are proof you don’t need a bone to have juicy tender pork chops.
• Smoked Pork Chops are seasoned with a homemade seasoning and so easy for a beginner on the smoker.
• A sweet brown sugar marinade makes these Grilled Pineapple Pork Chops so tender and juicy. Plus they are topped with a pineapple ring.
• Baked pork chops and veggies all on one pan? Sheet Pan Parmesan Pork Chops are exactly what you need to get supper on the table tonight.