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Quick & Easy Pork Chop Marinades

Pork chop marinade that turns 1-inch pork chops juicy and flavorful with a quick olive oil–soy–lemon mix. Grill to doneness at 145°F for a tender, evenly cooked main with easy weeknight flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
marinating 30 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Classic Marinade
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried herbs
  • 0.5 salt to taste
  • 0.5 black pepper to taste
  • 4 pork chops 1-inch thick

Equipment

  • 1 grill

Method
 

Mix the marinade
  1. In a bowl, whisk olive oil with soy sauce, lemon juice, minced garlic, and dried herbs until smooth, with the garlic evenly dispersed for even flavor.
  2. Season the marinade with salt and black pepper to taste, then whisk again so the seasoning dissolves.
Marinate
  1. Place pork chops in the marinade and turn to coat; cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 4 hours to let the flavors soak in.
Grill
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat so the grates are hot enough to sear the chops quickly.
  2. Grill pork chops for 5-6 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 145°F, using a visual browned crust as your cue.
  3. Remove chops to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes so juices redistribute before slicing.

Notes

For the most even grilling, keep pork chops at about the same thickness and avoid over-marinating beyond 4 hours since lemon juice can start to firm the surface. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed container for up to 3 days; freeze cooked pork chops for up to 2 months. If you want a gluten-free option, use gluten-free soy sauce in the same quantity.