The BEST Pork Chop Marinade

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The best way to keep your pork chops tender and flavorful is with a homemade pork chop marinade! This recipe uses ingredients like soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, Dijon mustard, and citrus to infuse each pork chop with the perfect amount of salty, sweet, and tangy flavor.

Any tasty meat dish starts with a good marinade. While store-bought marinades are convenient, homemade is always better! Try some of our other recipes this grilling season: Steak Marinade, Shrimp Marinade, and Chicken Marinade!

Pork Chops Marinade

Marinating pork chops can enhance their flavor in many ways. First, the marinade infuses the meat with flavor from the inside out. Second, the marinade helps tenderize the pork chops, making them juicy and tender. (No dry pork chops here!) Finally, the marinade adds moisture to the meat, preventing it from drying out during cooking, ensuring every bite is moist and delicious. I know it seems simple, but a pork chop marinade is a game changer for any pork you’ll be cooking on the grill this summer.

Let’s talk about the flavor of this marinade, though. It’s really out of this world. I never imagined that combining something as simple as soy sauce, orange juice, brown sugar, garlic, and Dijon mustard would create such an amazing combination! It’s delicious and savory, but also flavorful with mustard and a hint of caramel sweetness from the brown sugar. With a marinade this good, you’ll want to use it on everything, not just pork chops! I tried it with rotisserie chicken and it was absolutely delicious.

marinade ingredients

Elevate your pork chops with this amazing marinade. Soy sauce adds richness, orange juice adds citrus, brown sugar adds sweetness, while garlic, Dijon mustard, and black pepper add a bold, savory flavor. Get ready for a mouthwatering experience that will keep you coming back for more!

• i am willow: Adding soy sauce to the marinade provides saltiness and umami and enhances the taste of pork chops.If you prefer a lower sodium option, use low sodium soy sauce even soy sauce as a substitute.
• Orange juice: A touch of citrus is the perfect addition to any marinade. The acidity in the juices also helps soften the pork chops. If you don’t have orange juice on hand, you can substitute pineapple or lemon juice for a different zest.
• brown sugar: Brown sugar provides a mild sweetness that helps to balance the taste of the marinade. It also helps the pork chops caramelize as they cook, giving them a slightly glazed and flavorful exterior. Honey or maple syrup would also work.
• garlic: Fresh garlic is a must to infuse meat with flavor!
• Dijon mustard: Adds a tangy and slightly spicy flavor to marinades.
• black pepper powder: Complements other flavors and adds a touch of spice. Feel free to add or subtract flavors.
• pork chops: This recipe makes enough marinade to make about 4 pork chops. Both bone-in and bone-in are available, so use your favorite!

How to Make the Best Pork Chops Marinade

It’s so easy, all you need to do is mix a few food staples together! You’ll never buy store-bought marinades again.

1. Composition: In a medium bowl, whisk together your ingredients.
2. Add to plastic bag: Pour the marinade into a resealable plastic bag, place the 4 pork chops with the marinade in the bag, and marinate for at least an hour.
3. To cook the pork chops: Cook marinated pork chops any way you like, you can grill, bake or cook on the stovetop.Discard any used marinade