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Quick & Easy Pork Chop Marinades

Quick pork chop marinade for juicy grilled pork chops with a simple 30-minute to 4-hour marinating step. Whisk an olive oil, soy, lemon, garlic blend, then grill to 145°F for tender, flavorful results.
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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
  

Classic Marinade
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried herbs
  • 1 salt and pepper Season to taste.
Pork chops
  • 4 pork chops (1-inch thick)

Equipment

  • 1 grill

Method
 

Mix marinade and marinate
  1. Whisk olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, minced garlic, and dried herbs together until blended, then season with salt and pepper (about 1 minute).
  2. Place pork chops in a bowl and coat with the marinade, then refrigerate for 30 minutes to 4 hours.
Grill and rest
  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400-450°F), then oil the grates lightly.
  2. Grill pork chops for 5-6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 145°F, adjusting heat to keep a steady medium-high burn.
  3. Transfer pork chops to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For the juiciest results, avoid overcooking past 145°F and let the chops rest before slicing to keep juices in. Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days; freeze cooked pork chops up to 2 months. Dietary swap: use tamari (gluten-free soy sauce) instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free marinade.