Grilled Pork Chops (With Homemade Marinade!)

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Grilled pork chops are the best way to make them! These grilled pork chops are marinated until extra flavorful and tender, then cooked to smoky perfection. They’re sure to fly off the dinner table at your next BBQ!

Pork chops are actually a versatile dinner that can be prepared in a number of different ways. Some of my favorite recipes are these Stuffed Pork Chops, BBQ Pork Chops, and Hawaiian Pork Chops! I know you’ll love them all.

Grilled Pork Chops with Homemade Marinade

Pork chops are a classic dinner staple that’s even better grilled! Grilled pork chops are delicious and full of flavor, especially when you use this great homemade marinade recipe. It contains soy sauce, orange juice, brown sugar, garlic, Dijon mustard, and black pepper, all of which combine to make these ribs delicious. When you put those marinated pork chops on the grill, they get an amazing char on the outside, locking in all that juiciness and tenderness. Every bite is an explosion of flavors!

Grilling is arguably the best way to cook pork chops as it gives them the perfect combination of smoky and slightly crispy goodness. When you grill them, the heat sears the meat quickly, creating a delicious crust while keeping the inside moist and juicy. Plus, you get an awesome smoky flavor that adds something extra. (Not to mention the grill marks it leaves on the ribs make them look appetizing.) So fire up the grill and get ready to enjoy delicious pork chops the whole family will love!

Required raw materials

Here’s everything you need for grilled pork chops with a homemade marinade. The taste of the sauce is really the best! It’s the perfect combination of sweet, savory, and tangy.

• I am Willow: This stuff brings a salty flavor to marinades and pork chops. For a twist, you can also use Worcestershire sauce or even teriyaki sauce as tasty alternatives.
• Orange juice: Orange juice adds a rich and refreshing taste to the marinade. The acidity also helps make the pork chops tender and tasty.
• brown sugar: Sweeten with brown sugar. It adds a touch of caramel-like sweetness to the marinade and helps create a nice crust on grilled ribs. If you don’t have brown sugar, you can substitute honey, maple syrup, or even regular white sugar.
• garlic: This little kick adds a hint of saltiness to the marinade.
• dijon mustard: This tangy and spicy ingredient adds flavor to marinades. If you don’t like Dijon mustard, you can try regular yellow mustard or hot mustard. They will still give your pork chops a rich flavor.
• black pepper powder: A pinch of black pepper is added for a little heat and an earthy taste.
• pork chops: Look for Bone-in Pork Chops Approximately 1 inch thick for the juiciest, tastiest results. If you can’t find bone-in chops, boneless pork chops will work too. Adjust grilling time accordingly, as boneless chops may cook a little faster. Remember, thicker cuts keep these ribs nice and tender better!

How to Make Pork Chops on the Grill

Time to fire up the grill and get ready for a mouthwatering feast of succulent pork chops. Trust me, you’ll want to make them all summer long!

1. Stirring Marinade Ingredients: In a bowl, stir together soy sauce, orange juice, brown sugar, garlic, Dijon mustard, and black pepper.
2. Put the marinade and pork chops into the bag: Pour the marinade into a large ziplock bag and place all the pork chops in the bag. Let them marinate for at least 1 hour.
3. To heat the grill: Heat grill to 400°F while marinating pork chops.
4. Grilled Pork Chops: When the pork chops are ready, remove them from the marinade and grill for about 5 minutes per side. The internal temperature should be 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
5. rest: Remove the grilled pork chops and let sit on a plate for 3-5 minutes before serving.
6. Discard marinade: Discard used marinade.