Easy Grilled Pork Chops

Easy Grilled Pork Chops

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 1h
Cook Time: 15m
Total Time: 1h 15m
Servings: 2
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (16 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

768
calories
53.7g
fat
35.7g
carbohydrates
36.3g
protein
138mg
cholesterol
194mg
sodium
Easy Grilled Pork Chops

Recipe Description

These Easy Grilled Pork Chops make for a scrumptious and budget-friendly dish. Flavor your pork chops with honey, apple cider vinegar, earthy cumin, and red pepper flakes, and enjoy juicy and tender meat that is melt-in-your-mouth delicious. 

This recipe is simple to follow. Start by making the marinade. Whisk together the honey, oil, vinegar, cumin, and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Sprinkle the pork chops with salt and freshly ground black pepper and place in a resealable plastic bag. Pour the marinade over the meat, seal the bag, squeezing the air out. Marinate at room temperature for 1 hour. Finally, grill the marinated pork chops on both sides until you see those gorgeous grill marks. If needed, grill in batches. Easy and delicious!   

To make the Easy Grilled Pork Chops, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Easy Grilled Pork Chops

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Make marinade

    2 min
    Step 1 - Easy Grilled Pork Chops

    In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup honey, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes.

  2. 2

    Marinate pork chops

    1h
    Step 2 - Easy Grilled Pork Chops

    Sprinkle both sides of 4 bone-in pork chops with salt and pepper to taste and place in a resealable plastic bag. Pour the prepared marinade over the meat and let rest at room temperature for 1 hour.

  3. 3

    Grill

    15 min
    Step 3 - Easy Grilled Pork ChopsStep 3 - Easy Grilled Pork Chops

    Heat a grill pan or grill over medium heat. Remove the pork chops from the plastic bag. Lightly sprinkle with more salt and black pepper. Grill until the pork chops release from the grill or grill pan, about 4 minutes. Then flip and grill on the other side for another 3 minutes. Be sure to grill in batches if using a grill pan.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Step 4 - Easy Grilled Pork Chops

    Let the meat rest for 5-10 minutes, then serve.

I make these Easy Grilled Pork Chops year-round because they are just that good! Juicy and tender, they are melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Give this recipe a try, and remember to tag #cookmerecipes on Instagram.

About the author

Jeff O'connor

Jeff is a 38-year-old bachelor who prefers not to waste his time on salads and light meals. He’s a true carnivore who knows how to enjoy food to the max! Jeff will tell you how to cook rich and filling meals from scratch, bringing some real meaty decadence to your kitchen. His recipes are sure to satisfy every meat lover!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (16 reviews)
Megan Adams
March 16, 2025
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Simplicity at it's best!

Quinn
February 15, 2025
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Yummy marinade mix! I grilled these for a friends gathering, and everyone loved them. The spices gave a wonderful flavour, making my cookout super successful. I will definitely make them again!

Laura
November 8, 2024
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These pork chops reminded me of family BBQs growing up, so easy.

Uma
October 18, 2024
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I made these pork chops for my friends last weekend, and they were a huge hit. The marinade was simple to prepare, yet packed full of flavor. Everyone loved the honey and cumin combination. I will definitely make this again. Thank you for such a great recipe

Brooke
September 5, 2024
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I tried these Easy Grilled Pork Chops for a small gathering, and everyone loved them. The marinade is so simple but packed with flavor. Will definitely be making these again!

James
July 26, 2024
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Amazing! I grilled these pork chops for a picnic with friends, and they were a hit! The marinade gave them a wonderful flavor. I’m no pro at grilling, but this recipe made me look like one. Everyone asked for seconds. I will definitely make this again!

Becky
June 21, 2024
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OMG! These pork chops were a hit at my BBQ. So juicy and tasty, everyone loved 'em! Def gonna make again!

Tomás
May 26, 2024
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¡Increíbles y deliciosos!

Quentin Baker
February 6, 2024
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I tried these Easy Grilled Pork Chops last weekend. The marinade was a breeze to whip up and the flavor was so rich. They turned out juicy and tender. Perfect for grilling with friends on a sunny day. Will make again for sure.

BigJoe
January 20, 2024
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These pork chops were a hit at my last BBQ. Easy to make and full of flavor.

Xena
October 5, 2023
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I gotta say, these grilled pork chops were a hit at our BBQ last weekend! My hubby was raving about 'em all night! Super easy to whip up and packed with flavor from the honey and spices. Totally comfy for a fam meal. Will def be making again! Thanks heaps!

Amy Johnson
August 28, 2023
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So easy, yummy!

Uncle Jim
April 20, 2023
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Delicious!

Liam Jones
March 20, 2023
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Delicious! Made this on a family camping trip and everyone loved it. The marinade was super easy, and the pork chops ended up so juicy! Can’t wait to make this again for our next cookout. Thanks for the great recipe!

Ricky
July 21, 2022
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These grilled pork chops were a hit at our family barbecue. I used honey from our backyard and my kids loved how tender they were. The simple marinade made prep a breeze, and I can't believe how delicious they turned out. Will definitely make again!

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