Best 7 Saucy Grilled Pork Chops Recipes

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# Saucy Grilled Pork Chops: A Flavorful Outdoor Feast

Fire up your grill and prepare yourself for a tantalizing taste experience with our grilled pork chops. Marinated in a zesty blend of herbs, spices, and tangy citrus, these pork chops are grilled to perfection, resulting in a tender, juicy, and flavorful dish. Accompany your grilled pork chops with a variety of delectable homemade sauces, each offering a unique taste sensation. From a sweet and tangy barbecue sauce to a spicy and smoky chipotle sauce, and a creamy and flavorful mushroom sauce, there's a sauce to suit every palate.

### Sauces:

- Tangy Barbecue Sauce: A classic combination of sweet, tangy, and smoky flavors, this sauce is made with a blend of ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and spices. Brush it on your pork chops during grilling for a caramelized crust and irresistible flavor.

- Spicy Chipotle Sauce: For those who love a bit of heat, this chipotle sauce is sure to satisfy. Made with a blend of chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, lime juice, and spices, it adds a smoky, spicy kick to your pork chops.

- Creamy Mushroom Sauce: Indulge in the richness and umami of this creamy mushroom sauce. Sautéed mushrooms are simmered in a creamy sauce made with milk, cream, and a touch of white wine, creating a velvety and flavorful accompaniment to your pork chops.

### Tips:

- Choose thick-cut pork chops for grilling to ensure they stay juicy and tender.
- Marinate the pork chops for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight for maximum flavor.
- Grill the pork chops over medium heat to prevent burning and ensure even cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the pork chops. They are done when they reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Let the pork chops rest for a few minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute.
- Serve the pork chops with your choice of sauce and enjoy!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SAUCY GRILLED PORK CHOPS



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My mamaw in Kentucky used this "dip," as she called it, on many grilled meats including chicken and steak. -Misty Schneider, Bayport, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice
8 bone-in pork loin chops (3/4 inch thick)
Lemon wedges, optional

Steps:

  • In a microwave-safe dish, microwave butter, covered, until melted; add brown sugar and lemon juice, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reserve 2/3 cup for drizzling., Brush pork chops with remaining sauce. Grill, covered, on an oiled rack over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. , Stir sauce to combine and gently reheat if necessary; drizzle over pork chops. Serve with lemon if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 476 calories, Fat 30g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 141mg cholesterol, Sodium 162mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 36g protein.

GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH STICKY SWEET SAUCE



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Juicy pork chops so flavorful and so easy, you might never guess the dish has just four simple ingredients. -Angela Spengler, Tampa, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/4 cup molasses
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
4 boneless pork loin chops (3/4 inch thick and 5 ounces each)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine molasses, Worcestershire sauce and brown sugar. Reserve 3 tablespoons sauce for serving., Grill pork, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°, brushing with remaining sauce during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Serve with reserved sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 89mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BEST GRILLED PORK CHOPS



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This is a simple recipe. It is simple to throw together the marinade in the morning before going off to work and come home to an easy dinner to prepare at night.

Provided by goodeats

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Chop Recipes     Boneless

Time 2h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup water
⅓ cup light soy sauce
¼ cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning
2 teaspoons minced garlic
6 boneless pork loin chops, trimmed of fat

Steps:

  • Mix water, soy sauce, vegetable oil, lemon pepper seasoning, and minced garlic in a deep bowl; add pork chops and marinate in refrigerator at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Remove pork chops from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
  • Cook the pork chops on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center, 5 to 6 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.6 calories, Carbohydrate 2.1 g, Cholesterol 124 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 40.7 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 1254.4 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

JUICY GRILLED PORK CHOPS RECIPE



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How to make Grilled Pork Chops that are always juicy on the inside with a perfectly seasoned crust. This is the best way to grill pork chops. Brush with BBQ sauce to serve if desired.

Provided by Natalya Drozhzhin

Categories     Easy

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lb bone-in pork chops (preferably thicker cut)
3 tbsp olive oil
3 garlic cloves (minced)
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp kosher salt (adjust to taste)

Steps:

  • Pat the pork chops dry with a paper towel.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
  • Rub the marinade evenly all over the sides of the pork chops and place them in a bowl covered with plastic wrap. Allow them to marinate for at least an hour in the refrigerator.
  • Grill the pork chops on high for about 5 minutes on each side (the cooking time will depend on the thickness of the pork chops). They are fully cooked when the internal temperature reaches 145°F on an instant-read thermometer.*
  • Allow the pork chops to rest for 10 minutes before serving them, bringing them to 145°F.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 35 g, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0.2 g, Cholesterol 117 mg, Sodium 1838 mg, Fiber 0.2 g, Sugar 0.2 g, UnsaturatedFat 17 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH CLASSIC BARBECUE SAUCE



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Provided by Anne Willan

Categories     Pork     Low Cal     Pork Chop

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 pork loin chops (about 1/2 pound/2.50g each), cut 1 inch/2.5 cm thick
salt and pepper
For the classic barbecue sauce:
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 lemon
1/2 cup/100 g brown sugar
1/4 cup/60 ml vinegar
1/2 cup/125 ml tomato ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon chili powder, or to taste

Steps:

  • Make the barbecue sause:
  • heat the oil in a frying pan and sauté the onion and garlic until soft and lightly browned, 4-5 minutes. Grate the zest from the lemon and squeeze the juice. Add the lemon zest, half the lemon juice, the sugar, vinegar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce and chili powder to the onion and simmer gently, 5 minutes. Taste, adjust the seasoning and let cool.
  • Light the grill. Season the pork chops with salt and pepper and brush with the cooled barbecue sauce. Grill them, basting often, 5-7 minutes. Turn over and continue grilling and basting until the chops are done, 5-7 minutes longer.

WORLD'S BEST HONEY GARLIC PORK CHOPS



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A quick and simple grilled pork chop that everyone will love featuring a simple and easy glaze.

Provided by John Chandler

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Chop Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ cup ketchup
2 ⅔ tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, crushed
6 (4 ounce) (1-inch thick) pork chops

Steps:

  • Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Whisk ketchup, honey, soy sauce, and garlic together in a bowl to make a glaze.
  • Sear the pork chops on both sides on the preheated grill. Lightly brush glaze onto each side of the chops as they cook; grill until no longer pink in the center, about 7 to 9 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.4 calories, Carbohydrate 13.5 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 25.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 441.1 mg, Sugar 12.3 g

PERFECTLY JUICY GRILLED PORK CHOPS RECIPE



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Enjoy our perfectly juicy grilled pork chops recipe, made with our quick marinade for pork chops on the grill.

Provided by Maria Kendall

Categories     Main Course

Time 6h22m

Number Of Ingredients 8

⅔ cup reduced sodium soy sauce
⅓ cup vegetable oil
⅓ cup honey (or brown sugar)
1½ Tablespoons Dijon Mustard
3 garlic cloves (minced)
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes ((more or less, to taste))
4-6 bone-in pork chops

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, vegetable oil, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic, onion powder, and red pepper flakes to make a marinade.
  • Place pork chops in a container or gallon-sized freezer bag and pour marinade on top.
  • Place container in fridge and let pork chops marinate for at least 2 hours, preferably longer (up to 8 hours - the longer you can let it marinade, the more flavorful your pork chops will be).
  • Preheat grill (or grill pan on stove top) to medium heat. Remove pork chops from the bag (discard marinade) and place pork chops on the grill. Grill for 6-8 minutes per side, until the outside is seared and the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees.
  • Let pork chops rest for a few minutes before serving and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 kcal, Carbohydrate 18 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0.1 g, Cholesterol 78 mg, Sodium 1127 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 16 g, UnsaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

Tips:

  • Choose the right pork chops. Look for chops that are about 1-inch thick with a good amount of marbling. This will help them stay juicy and flavorful during grilling.
  • Marinate the pork chops. Marinating the chops in a flavorful mixture of herbs, spices, and liquids will help tenderize them and infuse them with flavor.
  • Cook the pork chops over medium heat. This will help prevent them from drying out.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure the pork chops are cooked to your desired doneness. The internal temperature should reach 145°F for medium-rare, 150°F for medium, or 160°F for well-done.
  • Let the pork chops rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a more tender and flavorful chop.

Conclusion:

Saucy grilled pork chops are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. By following the tips above, you can ensure that your pork chops are juicy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. Serve them with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a simple salad.

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