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Pork Chop Marinade A plate with two golden, grilled pork chops that have perfect grill marks. The pork is tender and juicy, topped with a light seasoning, ready to be served with a side dish.

Pork Chop Marinade

This juicy, flavorful Pork Chop Marinade will elevate your pork chops to new heights, with just the right touch of zing for an unforgettable meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 573
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ⅓ cup olive oil For richness and moisture
  • ⅓ cup soy sauce For saltiness and umami
  • 4-5 garlic cloves minced (For savory flavor)
  • 3 tablespoons light brown sugar For sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce For depth of flavor
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce Choose a Louisiana-style brand like Crystal or Tabasco
  • 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard For tanginess
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar For acidity
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes For a hint of spice
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper For seasoning
For Cooking:
  • 4 8 oz pork chops, bone-in or boneless (For grilling or pan-searing)

Method
 

  1. Whisk all ingredients together in a large bowl or a sealable plastic bag.
    A bowl of aromatic marinade filled with finely chopped garlic, spices, and oil, creating a vibrant and flavorful blend. The mixture has a warm, golden hue, promising a zesty kick for the pork chops.
  2. Add the pork chops to the bowl or bag, ensuring they are fully submerged in the marinade.
    Two pork chops resting in a shallow dish, fully submerged in a flavorful marinade. The marinade is a blend of herbs and spices, with garlic pieces floating, infusing the meat with taste before grilling.
  3. Allow the pork chops to marinate for at least 1 hour, or up to 24 hours for best flavor penetration.
  4. Once marinated, discard the marinade and cook the pork chops according to your preferred method (grilling, pan-searing, etc.).
    A hand holding a red digital meat thermometer, inserted into a grilled pork chop on the barbecue. The thermometer shows 145°F, confirming the pork is at the perfect internal temperature. The grill marks and sizzling sound emphasize the cooking process.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 573kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 51gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 151mgSodium: 1498mgPotassium: 998mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 6.9mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 2.4mg

Notes

For best flavor, marinate for up to 24 hours. This marinade is great for grilling or pan-searing your pork chops!

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