Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Marinate the pork chops
- Mix olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, soy sauce, smoked paprika, dried thyme, dried rosemary, and salt and black pepper to taste until combined, then coat the bone-in pork chops. Let the pork marinate at least 30 minutes at room temperature or up to 4 hours refrigerated for flavor.
Grill and finish
- Preheat the grill to medium-high and oil the grates so the pork releases cleanly. Arrange the chops on the grill and shake off excess marinade first.
- Grill the pork chops for 4–5 minutes without moving until grill marks form and a smoky char starts at the edges, then rotate 45° for crosshatch marks and cook 1 more minute. Keep the grill at the same medium-high heat during this phase.
- Flip the chops and grill for 4–5 more minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145°F. Remove from the grill when the thermometer reads 145°F at the thickest part.
Rest and serve
- Rest the pork chops for 5 minutes on a platter so juices settle back into the meat. Serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
For the juiciest result, use a probe thermometer and pull the chops right at 145°F, then rest 5 minutes before slicing. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed container for up to 3 days; reheat gently to avoid drying out. Freezing is not recommended for best texture. Dietary swap: substitute soy sauce with tamari for a gluten-free marinade.
