Description
Elevate your grilling experience with this easy Pork Chop Marinade recipe that promises juicy, flavor-packed results every time. With a delightful blend of savory garlic, sweet brown sugar, and a hint of spice, this marinade is perfect for any occasion—from casual family dinners to festive gatherings. The simplicity of preparation allows you to mix, marinate, and grill, resulting in tender pork chops that will impress your guests. Enjoy the versatility of this marinade as it adapts well for different cooking methods like grilling or baking. Get ready to savor succulent pork chops bursting with mouthwatering flavors!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large pork chops
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme or to taste
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon mesquite-flavored seasoning
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Pork Chops: Slice each chop horizontally without cutting all the way through.
- Mix the Marinade: Whisk together olive oil, garlic, brown sugar, lemon juice, mustard, thyme, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, mesquite seasoning, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate: Pour marinade into a resealable bag with the pork chops. Seal and refrigerate for 6 to 8 hours.
- Grill: Preheat grill over medium-high heat. Grill pork chops for about 8 minutes per side until cooked through (145°F internal temperature). Let rest before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large pork chop (180g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg