Best 6 Zesty Grilled Pork Chops Recipes

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**Grilled Pork Chops: A Flavorful and Versatile Dish**

Grilled pork chops are a classic dish that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Whether you prefer them juicy and tender or crispy and charred, there's a recipe out there to suit your taste. In this article, we'll introduce you to four delicious grilled pork chop recipes that are sure to become favorites. From a classic grilled pork chop with a simple marinade to a more adventurous recipe with a zesty citrus glaze, there's something for everyone to enjoy. So fire up your grill and get ready to savor the succulent flavors of grilled pork chops.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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

ZESTY GRILLED PORK CHOPS



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Found this one on an ad for Grey Poupon. My new favoite way to make Pork Chops. Served with grilled zucchini and red peppers.

Provided by McGelby

Categories     Pork

Time 41m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 pork chops, 1/2 inch thick
1/4 cup kraft light zesty reduced-fat Italian salad dressing
1 tablespoon Grey Poupon Dijon Mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat grill to med heat.
  • Pierce both sides of chops several times with a fork.
  • Place in a shallow dish.
  • Combine dressing and mustard.
  • Pour half of dressing sauce mixture over dish
  • Refridgerate for at least 15 minutes to marinate.
  • Grill chops 7 - 8 min per side or until chops are cooked through (160 degrees).
  • Brush occasionally with reserved dressing mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474.7, Fat 26.4, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 138.2, Sodium 2390.2, Carbohydrate 10.6, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 2.3, Protein 49.4

ZESTY GRILLED PORK CHOPS



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I am going through my saved recipes that I cut out of magazines, and this is one of them I thought sounded tasty! For those that like it with a little more kick, add some cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes. Note: Time doesn't include marinating time. Update: I have now made this several times. I just love that the marinade is so quick to make and that I am able to cook it outdoors on the grill, very important here in Florida. This is such a tasty pork chop compared to fried or baked.

Provided by diner524

Categories     Pork

Time 17m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 cup soy sauce (use low sodium for less salty taste)
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon chili sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
6 ribs (3/4 inch thick) or 6 pork loin chops (3/4 inch thick)

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first five ingredients; mix well. Remove 1/4 cup for basting and refrigerate. Add pork chops to the remaining marinade and turn to coat. cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight, turning once.
  • Drain chops, discarding marinade. Grill, covered, over medium-hot heat for 4 minutes. Turn; baste with reserved marinade. Grill 4-7 minutes longer or until juices run clear.

ULTIMATE GRILLED PORK CHOPS



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A little brining and a special dry rub go a long way to making the perfect pork chop. Once you've mastered how to cook thick pork chops, you'll be enjoying them all summer long. -Matthew Hass, Franklin, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup kosher salt
1/4 cup sugar
2 cups water
2 cups ice water
4 center-cut pork rib chops (1 inch thick and 8 ounces each)
2 tablespoons canola oil
BASIC RUB:
3 tablespoons paprika
1 teaspoon each garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin and ground mustard
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine salt, sugar and 2 cups water; cook and stir over medium heat until salt and sugar are dissolved. Remove from heat. Add 2 cups ice water to cool brine to room temperature., Place pork chops in a large resealable plastic bag; add cooled brine. Seal bag, pressing out as much air as possible; turn to coat chops. Place in a 13x9-in. baking dish. Refrigerate 8-12 hours., Remove chops from brine; rinse and pat dry. Discard brine. Brush both sides of chops with oil. In a small bowl, mix rub ingredients; rub over pork chops. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes., Grill chops on an oiled rack, covered, over medium heat 4-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 18g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 130mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

SPICY HONEY-GLAZED GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH PEACH PICO DE GALLO



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These grilled pork chops are flavored with a spiced-honey glaze that helps them get a nice char. Serve with a chunky peach pico de gallo.

Provided by Rachel Gurjar

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 (1½"-thick) bone-in pork chops (about 4 lb. total)
3 tsp. Diamond Crystal or 1½ tsp. Morton kosher salt, divided, plus more
1 Tbsp. crushed red pepper flakes
½ tsp. garlic powder
½ tsp. onion powder
½ tsp. smoked paprika
1 tsp. cumin seeds, divided
½ cup honey
2 ripe peaches or nectarines, cut into 1" pieces
½ small red onion, finely chopped
1 jalapeño, finely chopped
Juice of 2 limes
¼ cup chopped cilantro
Vegetable oil (for grill)

Steps:

  • Trim excess fat from pork chops. Pat dry and season both sides with salt. Set aside.
  • Mix red pepper flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, ½ tsp. cumin seeds, and 1 tsp. Diamond Crystal or ½ tsp. Morton kosher salt in a small bowl to combine. Heat honey in a small saucepan over medium just until warm. Remove pan from heat and stir in spice mixture. Set spiced honey aside.
  • Toss peaches, red onion, jalapeño, lime juice, cilantro, remaining ½ tsp. cumin seeds, and remaining 2 tsp. Diamond Crystal or 1 tsp. Morton kosher salt in a medium bowl to combine. Chill peach pico de gallo until ready to serve.
  • Prepare a grill for 2-zone heat (for a charcoal grill, bank two thirds of coals on one side of grill and scatter remaining coals on other side; for a gas grill, set one burner to high heat and remaining burners to medium-low); oil grate. Grill reserved chops on hotter side of grill, moving to cooler side as needed to control flare-ups, until lightly charred on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Move pork chops to cooler side of grill, cover, and grill, turning often and basting with reserved spiced honey, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of pork chops registers 145°, about 5 minutes longer. Transfer pork chops to a platter and let rest 10 minutes.
  • Spoon peach pico de gallo over pork chops just before serving.

ZESTY PORK CHOPS AND GRILLED VEGETABLES



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Try something different at you next cookout with our Zesty Pork Chops and Grilled Vegetables recipe. Quick to prepare, our low-calorie Zesty Pork Chops and Grilled Vegetables recipe may just become one of your staples.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 36m

Yield Makes 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 bone-in pork chops, 1/2 inch thick (1-1/4 lb.)
1/4 cup KRAFT Lite Zesty Italian Dressing
1 Tbsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
2 red peppers, cut lengthwise into wedges
2 zucchini, cut diagonally into 1/4-inch-thick slices

Steps:

  • Preheat grill to medium heat. Pierce both sides of chops several times with fork; place in shallow dish. Combine dressing and mustard. Pour half of the dressing mixture over chops; cover dish.
  • Refrigerate at least 15 min. to marinate. Set remaining dressing mixture aside for later use. Remove chops from marinade; discard marinade.
  • Grill chops and vegetables 7 to 8 min. on each side or until chops are cooked through (160ºF) and vegetables are crisp-tender, brushing occasionally with the reserved dressing mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 400 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 29 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right pork chops: Look for center-cut, bone-in pork chops that are about 1 inch thick. This will ensure that they cook evenly and stay juicy.
  • Marinate the pork chops: Marinating the pork chops in a flavorful marinade will help to tenderize them and add flavor. You can use a variety of different marinades, but some popular options include olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, herbs, and spices.
  • Cook the pork chops over medium-high heat: This will help to create a nice crust on the outside of the pork chops while keeping the inside juicy.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the pork chops are cooked to the proper temperature: The internal temperature of the pork chops should reach 145 degrees Fahrenheit for medium-rare, 160 degrees Fahrenheit for medium, and 170 degrees Fahrenheit for well-done.
  • Let the pork chops rest before serving: This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a more tender and flavorful pork chop.

Conclusion:

Zesty grilled pork chops are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer cookout. By following the tips above, you can ensure that your pork chops are cooked to perfection and full of flavor. Serve them with your favorite sides, such as grilled vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice, and enjoy!

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