Grilled Pork Chops

Grilled Pork Chops

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  • Prep20m
  • Cook14m
  • Hands-off60m
Total time
1h 34m
Cook at
475°F
Internal temp
145°F
Prep
20 min
Cook
14 min
Hands-off
1h

Hands-off time is mostly rising, proofing, resting, or marinating—not counted in prep or cook.

Servings

Recipe written for 4 servings

Brine

Marinade

Main

Garnish

Oven

Stovetop

Gas Grill

Aluminum Foil

Mixing Bowl

Pie Dish

Paper Towel

Storage Container

Whisk

Plates

Tongs

Mixing Bowl (4 Quarts)

Ziploc Bag

Meat Thermometer

Fridge

4 days

Freezer

60 days

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4 bone-in pork chops about 1-inch thick, 8–10 oz each

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In a large mixing bowl or Ziploc bag, combine the 2 cups water warm, 2 tbsp kosher salt, and 1 tbsp granulated sugar. Stir until fully dissolved. Add the 1 cup ice cubes to cool the brine down completely — you never want to add 4 bone-in pork chops about 1-inch thick to warm brine.

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  • Mixing Bowl
  • Ziploc Bag
  • Water
  • Salt
  • Sugar
  • Ice
  • Pork Chop
  • 30–60 min

Submerge the 4 bone-in pork chops about 1-inch thick in the brine, seal or cover, and refrigerate for 30 to 60 minutes. Do not brine longer than 2 hours or the texture can become mushy.

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  • Pork Chop

While the chops brine, whisk together the 3 tbsp olive oil, 4 cloves garlic minced, 1 tbsp fresh rosemary finely chopped, 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, 1 tsp smoked paprika, ½ tsp black pepper freshly ground, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, and 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce in a small mixing bowl until well combined. Set aside.

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  • Mixing Bowl
  • Pork Chop
  • Olive Oil
  • Garlic
  • Rosemary
  • Thyme
  • Paprika

Remove the 4 bone-in pork chops about 1-inch thick from the brine and pat them completely dry with paper towels — this is essential for a good sear. Discard the brine.

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  • Pork Chop
  • 15 min

Coat the 4 bone-in pork chops about 1-inch thick all over with the marinade. Let them rest at room temperature for 15 minutes while you preheat the grill.

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  • Pork Chop
  • 475°F
  • High

Preheat your grill to high heat, aiming for 450–500°F. Clean and oil the grates well to prevent sticking.

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  • Grill
  • Olive Oil
  • 5–6 min

Place the 4 bone-in pork chops about 1-inch thick on the hot grill. Cook undisturbed for 5–6 minutes until deep grill marks form and the chops release easily from the grates.

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  • Grill
  • Pork Chop
  • 4–6 min

Flip the chops and grill for another 4–6 minutes, or until an meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part (away from the bone) reads 145°F. Avoid pressing down on the chops — that squeezes out the juices.

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  • Meat Thermometer
  • Pork Chop
  • Lemon Juice
  • 5 min

Transfer the 4 bone-in pork chops about 1-inch thick to a clean plate and tent loosely with aluminum foil. Let them rest for 5 minutes — this allows the juices to redistribute and keeps every bite moist.

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  • Aluminum Foil
  • Pork Chop
  • Lemon Juice

Plate the 4 bone-in pork chops about 1-inch thick and garnish with fresh chopped fresh parsley chopped and 1 lemon cut into wedges wedges for a bright finish. Serve immediately.

Uses

  • Pork Chop
  • Parsley
  • Lemon Juice
Per serving

Nutrition facts

Estimated for one serving as written. Scale with Serving size in the sidebar for your batch.

390

Cal

22g

Fat

3g

Carbs

42g

Protein