Grilled Pork Chops

It's easy to think you may not be a pork chop fan. They often come overcooked and dry, but they don't have to be that way. These pork chops are marinated to make them extra flavourful and tender. A marinade will also help a pork chop from being dry. The marinade works to break down the meat and keeps it tender and juicy after cooking. Pork chops can go in so many different flavor routes. Paprika rubbed, smothered, or like this one with a honey soy marinade.

The best way to ensure you aren't overcooking your pork chops is to use a meat thermometer. Pork chops should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145°. There won't be any pink left when you cut into it! You can safely pull the meat off the grill at 140° and after resting for a few minutes, the meat will have continued to carry-over cook to the
145°. It's the best way to ensure your pork chop doesn't come out dry! We recommend a cook time of 8 minutes per side, but ideally you are checking the temperature as each grill and pork chop is different. When buying your chops go for ones that are about 1" thick and boneless center cut. If you prefer bone-in those work well too. 

Tips On Marinating

A good marinade will make a big difference in pork chops. Make sure your marinade has an acid in it to tenderize the meat and something flavourful. We use soy sauce to help with both of those things in our marinade. For some variations though you could use some dijon mustard and lemon juice, cilantro, olive oil, and lime juice, or balsamic and honey. 

Tips On Grilling

If you have extra thick pork chops and feel they aren't cooking through, to keep the outside from getting too charred you can create a cool zone. Keep one burner on medium heat and turn the second burner off. Move the pork chops to the off burner and keep the lid of the grill closed. Depending on how close your pork chops were to 145° check on
them after 5 to 10 minutes. You still want to ensure you don't overcook them.

Editors note: This recipe was updated on 14th April, 2022 to include more information about the dish.