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Quick & Easy Pork Chop Marinades

Quick & easy pork chop marinade for juicy, grilled pork chops. Whisk a fast marinade, marinate for 30 minutes to 4 hours, then grill to 145°F for tender 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 garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried herbs
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
Pork Chops
  • 4 pork chops 1-inch thick

Equipment

  • 1 grill

Method
 

Make the classic marinade
  1. Whisk olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried herbs, salt, and black pepper together until smooth and evenly combined.
  2. Set the marinade aside while you prep the pork chops.
Marinate the pork chops
  1. Place pork chops in the marinade, ensuring they’re coated, and marinate for 30 minutes to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
  2. Let the pork chops sit at refrigerated temperature within the marinade until you’re ready to grill.
Grill the pork chops
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Grill pork chops for 5-6 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 145°F, turning once for even charring.
  3. Remove pork chops from the grill and rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For maximum juiciness, don’t skip the 5-minute rest after grilling—carryover heat keeps the pork tender at 145°F. Refrigerate leftover pork chops in an airtight container for up to 3 days; freeze cooked chops up to 2 months. To make this lighter without changing timing, swap olive oil for 2 tbsp light olive-oil spray or use a low-sodium soy sauce to reduce overall sodium.