Grilled Pork Chops

Grilled Pork Chops

from dinneratthezoo.com
Main
30 min
313 kcal / serving

These grilled pork chops are soaked in a flavorful marinade, then cooked to golden brown perfection. A quick and easy recipe that's perfect for any BBQ or summer gathering!

Ingredients

  • 4pork chops (bone in, or boneless)
  • ¼ cupolive oil
  • 1 ½ tablespoonsbrown sugar
  • 2 teaspoonsdijon mustard
  • 1 ½ tablespoonssoy sauce
  • 1 teaspoonslemon zest
  • 2 teaspoonsparsley leaves (chopped, plus more for garnish)
  • 2 teaspoonsthyme leaves (chopped)
  • ½ teaspoonsalt
  • ½ teaspoonpepper
  • 1 teaspoonsminced garlic

Directions

  1. 1

    Place the pork chops in a bowl or resealable gallon sized bag.

  2. 2

    In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the olive oil, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, lemon zest, parsley, thyme, salt, pepper and garlic.

  3. 3

    Pour the marinade over the meat. Marinate for at least 1 hour, or up to 8 hours.

  4. 4

    Preheat an outdoor grill or indoor grill pan to medium heat.

  5. 5

    Place the pork on the grill. Cook for 6-8 minutes per side or until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chop registers 145 degrees F.

  6. 6

    Let the meat rest for 5 minutes, then serve. Garnish with additional chopped parsley if desired.