Restaurant-Quality Marinated Pork Chops
Restaurant-Quality Marinated Pork Chops
Ingredients
For the Pork Chops
- 4 pork chops, bone-in or boneless, about 1-inch thick
- 4 tablespoons butter, cut into small pats
Instructions
- 1
In a clear container or a large resealable bag, combine the soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, black pepper, salt, smoked paprika, and minced onion. Stir all the marinade ingredients together until the brown sugar is dissolved and the mixture is well blended.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Add the pork chops to the container or bag with the marinade. Ensure the pork chops are completely coated. Seal the container with a lid or close the bag, removing as much air as possible.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Place the container or bag in the refrigerator and allow the pork chops to marinate for a minimum of 12 hours, and up to 24 hours, to fully absorb the flavors.
⏱️ 720 min
- 4
Once marinated, remove the pork chops from the refrigerator. Discard the excess marinade. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Place the marinated pork chops directly on the hot grill. Sear each side for 3-4 minutes, or until a nice crust forms and grill marks are visible. This step helps to lock in the juices and flavor.
⏱️ 8 min
- 6
While the pork chops are searing, place the 4 pats of butter onto a metal pan that is safe for grilling.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Carefully transfer the seared pork chops from the grill to the metal pan, placing each pork chop directly on top of a pat of butter.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Return the metal pan with the pork chops and butter to the grill. Close the grill lid and continue to cook, turning occasionally, until the pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145°F. The butter will melt and baste the pork chops, keeping them moist.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 145
- 9
Once cooked to the desired internal temperature, remove the pork chops from the grill. Let them rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving immediately.
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Restaurant-Quality Marinated Pork Chops
For the Pork Chops
- 4 pork chops, bone-in or boneless, about 1-inch thick
- 4 tablespoons butter, cut into small pats
Instructions
- 1
In a clear container or a large resealable bag, combine the soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, black pepper, salt, smoked paprika, and minced onion. Stir all the marinade ingredients together until the brown sugar is dissolved and the mixture is well blended.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Add the pork chops to the container or bag with the marinade. Ensure the pork chops are completely coated. Seal the container with a lid or close the bag, removing as much air as possible.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Place the container or bag in the refrigerator and allow the pork chops to marinate for a minimum of 12 hours, and up to 24 hours, to fully absorb the flavors.
⏱️ 720 min - 4
Once marinated, remove the pork chops from the refrigerator. Discard the excess marinade. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Place the marinated pork chops directly on the hot grill. Sear each side for 3-4 minutes, or until a nice crust forms and grill marks are visible. This step helps to lock in the juices and flavor.
⏱️ 8 min - 6
While the pork chops are searing, place the 4 pats of butter onto a metal pan that is safe for grilling.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Carefully transfer the seared pork chops from the grill to the metal pan, placing each pork chop directly on top of a pat of butter.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Return the metal pan with the pork chops and butter to the grill. Close the grill lid and continue to cook, turning occasionally, until the pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145°F. The butter will melt and baste the pork chops, keeping them moist.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 145 - 9
Once cooked to the desired internal temperature, remove the pork chops from the grill. Let them rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving immediately.
⏱️ 5 min