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Grilled Pork Chops

Grilled pork chops with a smoky herb marinade and golden grill marks. You’ll get a juicy, seasoned interior by grilling first for crosshatch marks, then finishing until the center hits 145°F.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
rest 5 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

Pork chops
  • 4 bone-in pork chops 1 inch thick
Marinade
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 0.25 salt and black pepper to taste
Serving
  • 1 lemon wedges

Equipment

  • 1 grill

Method
 

Marinate the pork chops
  1. 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
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  1. 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.