Best Grilled Pork Chops

This top-rated grilled pork chop recipe results in tender, juicy, and incredibly flavorful meat every time.?

How to Grill Pork Chops

You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let's go over the basics:

How to Make Grilled Pork Chops

Here?s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make grilled pork chops at home:?

1. Make the marinade.?
2. Marinate the pork chops in the fridge.?
3. Cook the pork chops on the grill until no longer pink in the center.

How Long to Grill Pork Chops

Wondering how long to cook pork chops on the grill? On a grill preheated to medium-high heat, the chops should be completely cooked through (no longer pink in the center) after 5-6 minutes on each side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Can You Reuse the Pork Chop Marinade? 

Never reuse the marinade straight from the bag, as the bacteria from the raw meat could make you very sick.?

If you?d like to use the marinade as a sauce for the pork chops, you can make it safe-to-eat by boiling the liquid for several minutes. This process will also reduce the liquid, resulting in a thick sauce.

What to Serve With Grilled Pork Chops

Explore our collection of 11 Best Side Dishes for Grilled Pork for serving inspiration. Here are a few of the crowd-pleasing recipes you?ll find: 

• Creamy Cucumber Tomato Salad
• Spicy Peach Coleslaw
• Greek-Style Lemon Roasted Potatoes

How to Store Grilled Pork Chops 

Store your leftover grilled pork chops in an airtight container or wrapped in foil in the refrigerator for up to four days.?

Cookdap Community Tips and Praise

?These were absolutely delicious,? raves Laura. ?I followed the recipe and marinated the pork chops for three hours. We grilled them and my husband kept saying, ?These smell amazing.? They were so juicy and flavorful.?

?Very juicy and flavorful,? according to racowin. ?We had one pork chop leftover and it was still juicy after reheating it! This is going to be a new go-to recipe!?

?I’m a beginner when it comes to grilling and this recipe was fun, easy, and simple to do,? says Connor Robison. ?My first ever grilled pork chops were great and the family loved them!?