Pork chops cooked on the grill are notoriously dry and hard to cook. But armed with my secret trick, you’ll be able to master juicy grilled pork chops. When developing this recipe, I tried many different versions before declaring this one the winner. The secret is to use a wet spice rub made with oil, vinegar, and spices. The oil creates a barrier to protect the lean meat while the vinegar tenderizes it. And the spices make this the most flavorful grilled pork chop recipe ever.
Why you’ll love these grilled pork chops
BBQ pork chops that are JUICY are easy to fall in love with. The wet spice rub (made with ingredients I bet you have in your pantry right now) is delicious and perfectly complements the grilled chops. This recipe is a summer-friendly version of my crazy popular Baked Pork Chops. If you like that one (and I know you do!) then you’ll love this one, too. Unlike many pork recipes, this one is 100% sugar-free. That’s right, my friends. This is a healthy pork chop recipe. These chops are so tasty that all you need to make them a meal is a simple side salad. Give it up for easy summer dinners!
Grilled Pork Chops Recipe Ingredients
This marinade is my absolute favorite. It’s a BBQ-friendly version of the one I use in my baked pork chops recipe and very similar to the one I use in my grilled chicken breast recipe. To make it, you’ll gather the spices listed below and mix them with olive oil and apple cider vinegar. Adding oil to meat helps prevent moisture when it cooks, and vinegar tenderizes meat. It’s a dynamic duo that really does help to keep the grilled chops tender.
How to cook pork chops on the grill
To make the marinade, you mix the spices with some oil and apple cider vinegar until a paste forms. The vinegar tenderizes the meat, and the wet rub helps prevent the chops from drying out on the grill. It’s the perfect grilled pork chop marinade.
Paprika Onion powder Garlic powder Oregano Salt Pepper
Thick-cut, boneless pork chops Olive oil Apple cider vinegar
How long to grill pork chops
The thickness of your pork chops is what will determine how long they’ll need to stay on the BBQ. I don’t recommend grilling pork chops that are less than 1-inch thick as they tend to dry out easier. On a medium-high heat BBQ, you want to grill boneless pork chops for 14 minutes per inch of thickness. Add 2 minutes per inch if you’re using bone-in pork chops. The best way to tell if your pork chops are cooked, and not overcooked, is to use an instant-read meat thermometer. When you think your chops are done, insert the thermometer into the middle of one of them. If it reads 145 degrees Fahrenheit, your chops are ready to come off the grill.
How to serve grilled pork chops
When the weather is hot and you’re standing in front of the grill, the last thing you want to do is turn on your oven to make a side dish. That’s why having a few BBQ-friendly and no-cook side dish recipes are so important. Here are my favorites:
Cauliflower Salad with Avocado Pesto Dressing Easy Asian Coleslaw with Orange Sesame Dressing Curry Grilled Carrots with Yogurt Sauce Grilled Garlic Butter Mushrooms Avocado Cucumber Salad Smoky Parmesan Corn on the Cob
And if you’re feeling extra hungry, round out the meal with some perfect basmati rice or one of my two fav grilled potato recipes:
Grilled Smashed Potato Salad with Chive Lemon Yogurt Grilled Potato Salad with Scallion Pesto
How to store this grilled pork chops recipe
Leftover pork chops taste great thinly sliced and served over salad for lunch. To store them, put them into an airtight container in your fridge for up to 3 days.
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