Grilled Pork Chops Recipe with Simple Marinade for Juicy Results

Fire up the grill for these juicy marinated pork chops—an easy, crowd-pleasing recipe perfect for summer cookouts or weeknight dinners. With a simple marinade made from pantry staples, these grilled pork chops come out tender, flavorful, and packed with smoky goodness. Whether you’re a seasoned griller or just getting started, this recipe delivers mouthwatering results every time. Serve with your favorite sides for a complete meal the whole family will love.

It’s a great addition to your favorite grilling recipes. This recipe is tasty because of the combination of classic fresh herbs like basil, thyme, and rosemary.

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Kitchen Notes and Tips

• When grilling pork chops, use medium direct heat so that the inside of the pork chop cooks evenly with the outside, resulting in a perfectly cooked, tender, juicy pork chop. 
• Pork chops should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145˚F at the thickest point. An instant-read meat thermometer is perfect for verifying the correct temperature. At this temperature, your pork chop may be slightly pink, but your juices should run clear.
• For your herb mixture, adjust the quantities of the herbs and substitute whatever flavors you enjoy and have on hand. 
• For a different experience in future meals, you can chop extra herbs and mix them into softened butter for a great flavor enhancer on all sorts of meats and veggies.

Ingredients for Marinated Grilled Pork Chops

• 1-1/2 T. kosher salt
• 1 sprig of fresh basil (5-6 large fresh basil leaves, sliced)
• 2-3 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves stripped from stems and chopped 
• 2-1/2 T. fresh thyme leaves, chopped
• 3 medium cloves of garlic, roughly chopped 
• 1 T. carbon salt
• 1⁄2 c. olive oil
• Black Pepper, coarsely ground, to taste
• 4 bone-in pork chops, approximately 1” thick (you can also use boneless pork chops if preferred)

Supplies used

• Instant-read thermometer

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How To Make Marinated Grilled Pork Chops

#1. Combine kosher salt, basil, rosemary, thyme, garlic, carbon salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Rub the herb rub all over the thick pork chops, ensuring they are thoroughly covered on all sides.

#2.  Clean grill grates before starting. Lightly oil grates. Preheat the grill to medium heat. Once the grill is heated, add pork chops and cook covered, over direct heat for 6 – 8 minutes, turning once. The temperature should be 145˚F at the thickest portion. If your pork chops are thicker or thinner (thinner than 1”), adjust the cooking time accordingly. 

#3.  Remove pork chops from the heat, cover, and let rest for 3 – 5 minutes before serving. 

#4. Place the pork chops on a serving plate and pair them with freshly grilled summer vegetables or a side salad. Enjoy!

What To Serve with Marinated Grilled Pork Chops?

• Grilled veggies
• Side salads like Panzanella Salad, Crunchy Celery Apple Salad, Deconstructed Waldorf Salad

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• Spinach and Broccoli Lasagna
• Kicked Up Egg Salad Sandwiches
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