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Quick & Easy Pork Chop Marinades

Quick pork chop marinade for juicy grilled pork chops with a balanced soy-lemon garlic flavor. Marinate 30 minutes to 4 hours, then grill to 145°F for tender, juicy 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: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

pork chops
  • 4 pork chops 1-inch thick
classic marinade
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried herbs
  • 0.5 tsp salt to taste
  • 0.25 tsp pepper to taste

Equipment

  • 1 grill

Method
 

Make the classic marinade
  1. Choose the classic marinade and whisk olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic, dried herbs, salt, and pepper together until combined. Visual cue: the mixture should look glossy and evenly darkened.
  2. Marinate the pork chops for 30 minutes to 4 hours. Visual cue: the chops should be coated and start looking slightly more opaque as they sit.
Grill and rest
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Visual cue: you should feel strong heat and see light heat shimmer above the grates.
  2. Grill the pork chops for 5-6 minutes per side. Visual cue: flip once and grill until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
  3. Let the pork chops rest for 5 minutes before serving. Visual cue: juices settle and the surface looks less tense, helping keep them juicy.

Notes

Pro tip: for the juiciest pork, use an instant-read thermometer and pull the chops at exactly 145°F, then rest 5 minutes. Refrigerate leftover grilled pork in an airtight container for up to 3 days; freeze cooked pork for up to 2 months. For a lower-sodium option, choose reduced-sodium soy sauce and keep the rest of the marinade the same.