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pork chops on grill with melted butter.
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Perfectly Juicy Grilled Pork Chops

For grilled pork chops that are guaranteed to be juicy, use this easy marinade and cook them to the perfect temperature.
Prep Time2 hours 5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Resting Time10 minutes
Total Time2 hours 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • 2 bone-in pork chops
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp Christie Vanover's Pork Rub*
  • 2 tsp salted butter

Instructions

  • Marinate: Remove the pork chops from the packaging and place in a zip-top bag. In a small bowl, combine all remaining ingredients, except for the butter and pour the mixture into the bag. Remove the air, seal the bag and massage the marinade into the pork chops. For the best flavor and tenderness, let them rest in the refrigerator for 2-4 hours.
  • Heat grill: Heat your grill to 400F degrees with a direct heat zone.
  • Grill: Remove the pork chops from the marinade. Place them on the grill over direct heat. Grill for 2 minutes. To make grill marks, rotate the chops 90 degrees. Continue cooking for 3-4 minutes.
  • Butter: Flip. Add a teaspoon of butter onto each chop. Continue cooking for 5-7 minutes to an internal temperature of 145F degrees.
  • Rest: Remove to a pan. Rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

My pork rub has a blend of salt, pepper, garlic and chiles. You're welcome to use any pork rub for this recipe. Or you can mix up a combination of the below spices. 
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp coarse-ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp granulated garlic
  • 1 tsp granulated onion
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

Nutrition

Calories: 232kcal | Protein: 29g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 232mg | Potassium: 499mg | Vitamin A: 25IU | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1.1mg