Description
This Pork Chop Marinade is your ticket to perfectly tender and flavorful grilled pork chops. Infused with a delightful blend of garlic, brown sugar, and zesty mustard, this easy marinade will transform ordinary pork chops into a mouthwatering meal. Whether you’re firing up the grill for summer BBQs or whipping up a cozy dinner at home, this marinade guarantees juicy results every time. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, you can enjoy succulent pork chops that are sure to impress family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 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
- 2 large pork chops
Instructions
- Prepare the pork chops by slicing horizontally through the middle without cutting all the way through.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic, brown sugar, lemon juice, mustard, thyme, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, mesquite seasoning, parsley flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the marinade into a resealable plastic bag and add the pork chops. Seal tightly while removing excess air.
- Marinate in the refrigerator for 6 to 8 hours.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill pork chops for about 8 minutes per side until they reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C). Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large pork chop (200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg