Grilled Pork Chops – Spend With Pennies

Grilled pork chops make for an easy summer (or anytime) dinner.

An easy lemon herb marinade makes them tender, juicy, and flavorful. Serve them with a simple salad and add some grilled veggies, then dine al fresco!

Perfectly Grilled Pork Chops

• Pork chops, AKA ‘the other white meat’, is a healthy entrée, and they’re easy to grill!
• The marinade adds flavor while making for extra tender meat.
• This recipe can be made with bone-in or boneless chops.
• Pork chops are affordable and accessible, plus they cook fast making for the perfect dinner.

Ingredients & Variations

Pork Chops – Pork chops can be packaged in thicknesses from ½-inch thick to 1 ½-inches. This recipe works with bone-in pork chops (which is what we prefer) or boneless chops. The cooking times in the recipe below are intended for ¾-inch thick chops.

Marinade – Lemon juice adds a bright flavor and helps to tenderize the meat as it marinates. Brown sugar brings a hint of sweetness and helps with caramelization while the savory herbs balance out the flavor of the marinade.

How to Grill Pork Chops

Grill marinated pork chops over medium-high heat until the internal temperature reaches 145°F at the thickest point. Use this handy guide for grilling bone-in or boneless pork chops on a gas grill at a medium-high temp:

• cook 1/2″ chops for 4 minutes per side
• cook 3/4″ chops for 5-6 minutes per side
• cook 1″ chops for 7-9 minutes per side

Tips & Tricks for Pork Chops

• For best results, marinate the pork chops for a minimum of 2 hours to season and tenderize the meat.
• Always start with a preheated grill so the meat sears on the outside, instantly sealing in all the juices! A light brush of oil across the grill grate will prevent sticking.
• Avoid pressing down the meat with a spatula as this will squeeze out the juices and make the chops tough.
• Use a meat thermometer inserted at the thickest part of the meat to check for doneness. Pork should be at 145°F, and remember, it will continue to cook as it rests.

Leftovers?

Leftover pork chops can be kept in the refrigerator in a covered container for up to 4 days.

Reheat them in the microwave or air fryer just until heated through. Freeze portions wrapped in plastic and then place them in a zippered bag. Freeze for up to 4 weeks.

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