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Quick & Easy Pork Chop Marinades

Quick & easy pork chop marinades for juicy grilled pork chops—mix a simple classic olive oil, soy sauce, lemon, garlic, and dried herbs blend, then grill to tender, juicy perfection. Choose the marinade, marinate briefly, and cook until the center hits 145°F for reliable 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
  

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

Equipment

  • 1 grill

Method
 

Make the marinade
  1. Whisk olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic, and dried herbs together until evenly combined.
  2. Season with salt and pepper, whisking again so the mixture looks uniform.
Marinate
  1. Add pork chops to the marinade and marinate for 30 minutes to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
Grill the pork chops
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, then let it come fully up to temperature before cooking.
  2. Grill pork chops for 5-6 minutes per side, until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
Rest and serve
  1. Let the pork chops rest for 5 minutes before serving so juices redistribute.

Notes

Pro tip: measure doneness with an instant-read thermometer—145°F gives juicy pork without drying out. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days; freeze cooked chops up to 2 months. For a lighter option, use reduced-sodium soy sauce in the classic marinade.