Tender Grilled Pork Chops
With three simple ingredients in the marinade, these tender grilled pork chops are bound to become a summer (or year-round!) favorite!
Goodbye, dry pork chops!!
This is pretty much the only way we cook pork chops. The pork chops are tender, flavorful and so, so juicy!
A Simple Marinade
The marinade for these incredible pork chops consists of just three ingredients:
- oil
- soy sauce
- steak seasoning
You can use a store bought steak seasoning (like Montreal) or you can make your own.
Homemade Steak Seasoning: 2 tablespoons paprika, 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper, 1 tablespoon kosher/coarse salt, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon onion powder, 1 tablespoon coriander, 1 tablespoon dill, 1/2 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes. Combine all the spices together and store in an airtight container.
What Kind of Pork Chops Are Best?
I use boneless pork loin chops for this recipe. It helps to use pork chops that are at least 1/2-inch thick for maximum juiciness.
It’s much easier to over cook thin pork chops and end up with dry pork, so look for thicker chops for this recipe.
How to Cook the Pork Chops
I almost always grill these pork chops. They turn out perfect every time (as long as I don’t over cook them!).
You can try throwing them in an air fryer, pan fry them, or cook in the oven on broil.
The key is to cook them just until an instant-read thermometer registers 145 degrees F at the thickest part. Remove them from the heat, tent with foil, and let them rest 10 minutes before serving.
These pork chops are so delicious they force me to grill rain, snow or shine. We enjoy them year round!
And they are the perfect dish to serve to company. Talk about a simple show stopper!
With hundreds of five-star reviews, their popularity is deserved!
Here are a few rave reviews from people other than myself:
Michelle: Amazing! Best pork I’ve made in really long time and will be my go to! Thank you so much!
Barbara: Best pork chops. I have used this recipe many times and it is the only way I will make them. Previously my husband refused to have pork chops now he asks for them
Dawn Jean: I made this tonight on some pork tenderloin, I promised my husband that if it was dry that I would never make pork on the grill again…I’ll be making this again, it was delicious!
Erika: Spot on. Would not change one thing. Still tender with so much great flavor knowing my hubby eats everything well done. Will be making this every week but taking mine off sooner. Thank you for sharing this recipe with us.
What to Serve With This
These pork chops would pair beautifully with a simple orzo pilaf, scalloped potatoes, pasta salad, or even a classic baked potato (or try this unique version!), not to mention anyone of these tasty salads.
FAQs for Tender Grilled Pork Chops
I usually use 1/2- to 1-inch thick
I set my pellet grill to 375 for medium heat.
I marinate them and then put them in the freezer. I pull them out in time to defrost in the refrigerator (so usually 24 hours-ish) and then put them on the grill when they are defrosted.
Tender Grilled Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 4 boneless pork loin chops (see note)
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon steak seasoning, store bought or make-your-own (see note)
Instructions
- Mix olive oil, soy sauce and steak seasoning together in a small bowl.
- Add the pork chops to a large ziploc bag or flat dish and pour the marinade ingredients over the top. Refrigerate and marinade for at least 3 hours and up to 24 hours.
- Heat a charcoal, propane, or pellet grill to medium and grill the chops 6-8 minutes per side (depending on how thick they are) until an instant-read thermometer registers between 145 and 155 degrees F.
- Remove the chops from the grill, tent them with foil, and allow them to rest for 5-7 minutes. Slice the chops across the grain and serve.
Notes
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Recipe Source: from my sister-in-law, Angela
This recipe was originally posted May 17, 2010
Delicious! Tender and flavorful. Will definitely make again. Thanks for another fantastic recipe!
Would soft goat cheese replace the blue cheese adequately?
My family really enjoyed these pork chops. I marinated the boneless, center-cut chops for 24 hours before grilling. The end result? Tender, subtly-flavored deliciousness. My thirteen year old commented, “I don’t like pork, and you know this *Mom* [pointed stare], but this is actually good [smile].”
Haha, this put a smile on my face. Glad this recipe won over your staunch pork hater!
Super simple, super easy, super delicious; all of which I am here for!
Loved it! Did not change a thing. Most important? Do not overcook! Thanks for a great recipe.
these were the best chops Ive ever tasted or made. Hats off to you for this ingenious recipe
Excellent! It’s our favorite go-to pork chop recipe. We use it all the time…pan frying with 1” bone on pork chops. YUM!
I didn’t used to like pork until I made this recipe. Marinading with the seasonings made it so tasty and not dry.
So easy and so yummy!
I can’t make use of the marinade as my daughter hates the taste and even the smell of soy sauce. Heck when we order out Chinese take out, she makes a detour to Taco Bell. I’ve never found a substitute.
But thanks for the steak seasoning copycat. I don’t know why I’ve never tried it on pork. I usually just turn them into schnitzel.
Thanks again Mel
Tiggerr
This marinade may seem simple, but the flavor is divine!
These grilled pork chops are SO GOOD. The marinade is delicious and my whole family devours these. Pork is sometimes a tricky grilling meat for me, but somehow you made it easy! Thank you!
Mel,
This marinade works great for venison backstraps on the grill and the boneless pork chops are outrageous too, the whole family loves them!!
Thanks Bob
Can you let me know how you cook them in your pellet grill? I want to try them in my pellet grill… Thank you…
On Treager recipes for thick cut pork chops 1 1/2 to 2 inch. It says set temp to 500° and check at the 15 minute mark, until temp of meat reaches 140°.
I’ve made these so many times with all different types of chops, and they always turn out wonderful! A family favorite. Thank you for a delicious easy recipe!
Amazing! Best pork I’ve made in really long time and will be my go to! Thank you so much!