Cook up juicy and delicious pork chops on your Ninja Grill in less than 30 minutes with this easy-to-follow Ninja Grill recipe.
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Table of Contents
- What is the best way to cook pork chops without drying them out?
- Ingredients
- How to cook pork chops on the Ninja Grill
- How to serve pork chops grilled on a Ninja Woodfire Grill
- Storage
- Frequently Asked Questions
- What to serve with Ninja grilled pork chops
- More Ninja Grill Recipes
- Pork Chops on the Ninja Grill Recipe
What is the best way to cook pork chops without drying them out?
The best way to avoid dry pork chops is to cook them to the proper internal temperature. The USDA recommends cooking pork chops to a temperture of 145F degrees.
Another tip to guarantee juicy chops is to let them rest for about five minutes after you cook them before you slice into them. This allows the juices to settle back into the meat.
This recipe results in juicy chops, but if you’re looking for something with even more moisture, try my pork marinade.
Ingredients
- Bone-in Pork Chops: Look for chops that are about one-inch thick. If they’re thinner, reduce the cook time a bit. If they’re thicker, increase the cook time.
- Olive Oil
- Seasonings: Use your favorite pork rub or a combination of kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder and smoked paprika. You can sprinkle the spices on individually or mix them together in a small bowl.
SUBSTITUTIONS: You can make this easy grilled recipe with boneless pork chops, too.
See the full recipe card below for servings and a full list of ingredients.
How to cook pork chops on the Ninja Grill
Text about setting up grill
- STEP ONE: Preheat the Ninja Woodfire Grill. Set the function to grill, the temperature to hi and the time to 20 minutes. If you want smoke flavor, add pellets to the hopper and press the woodfire technology button.
- STEP TWO: While the grill is preheating, rub the pork chops on both sides with olive oil and spices.
- STEP THREE: Place pork chops on the pre-heated grill grate in a single layer. Close the lid and grill for 8 minutes.
- STEP FOUR: Flip the chops and grill for 4-5 more minutes or until the internal temperature of the chops reaches 145 degrees.
PRO TIP: To measure the internal temperature, use a digital meat thermometer. Place the probe in through the side of the meat toward the center being careful not to touch the bone.
How to serve pork chops grilled on a Ninja Woodfire Grill
Remove the pork chops from the grill and transfer them to a serving platter or dinner plates. For maximum juiciness, it’s best to let them rest for 5 minutes before slicing them.
For added flavor, you can brush the chops with your favorite BBQ sauce during the last two minutes of cooking time.
Serve grilled pork chops with a side salad, grilled veggies or one of the side dishes listed below.
Storage
Store leftover pork chops in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days. You can also freeze grilled pork chops for up to six months. Reheat them in the microwave or enjoy them cold.
GCG Pro Pitmaster Tips
- Preheat the Ninja Woodfire Grill before adding chops
- For smoke flavor, add pellets and use the woodfire technology button
- For juicy chops, don’t cook them past 145F degrees
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are cooking one-inch thick pork chops, I recommend grilling them on high. If you have thicker pork chops, set the temperature to medium.
It will take 12-15 minutes to cook one-inch thick pork chops on a Ninja Woodfire Grill with the grill setting on high.
What to serve with Ninja grilled pork chops
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Pork Chops on the Ninja Grill
Ingredients
- 6 bone-in pork chops, 1-inch thick
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp coarse-ground black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- Heat Grill: Set your Ninja Woodfire Grill to the grill function. Set the temperature to hi and the time to 20 minutes. If you want smoke flavor, add pellets to the side box and press the woodfire technology button.
- Season: Rub olive oil and the seasonings on both sides of each chop.
- Grill: When the grill is preheated, place the pork chops on the grill in a single layer. Close the hood and grill for 8 minutes.
- Flip: After 8 minutes, flip the chops over and cook for another 4-5 minutes or until the internal temperature of the meat reaches 145F degrees.
- Rest: Remove the pork chops from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
