Great Pork Chop Marinade

Great Pork Chop Marinade

for extra juicy pork

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 1h 25m
Cook Time: 15m
Total Time: 1h 40m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (18 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

348
calories
18g
fat
7g
carbohydrates
35g
protein
117mg
cholesterol
139mg
sodium
Great Pork Chop Marinade

Recipe Description

Looking for the quickest and tastiest pork chop marinade? Look no further than this Great Pork Chop Marinade! We love a good pork chop in this house, and I am always looking for new ways to cook it. And I have to admit this marinade ensures juicy and tender meat every time. With loads of flavor, it’s a pork chop lover’s dream—whether seared on the grill or in the pan, which is how I usually cook it.

The marinade is a simple mix of light soy sauce, Worcestershire, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and black pepper. I like to add a little brown sugar to add more flavor and boost the browning. Marinate the pork chops for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours. Remember to take the chops out of the fridge 20 minutes before cooking. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat and lightly brush it with olive oil. Place the pork chops on the grill pan and cook on both sides until caramelized and the pork releases from the pan easily. Baste the chops with the remaining marinade just before they finish cooking. Let rest before serving. These pork chops make a great dinner main course when served with a side, green salad, and some crusty bread.

To make the Great Pork Chop Marinade, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Great Pork Chop Marinade

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Make marinade

    2 min
    Step 1 - Great Pork Chop Marinade

    In a ziplock bag, combine ⅓ cup light soy sauce, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 2 minced garlic cloves, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Seal the bag and massage to combine.

  2. 2

    Marinate pork chops

    1h
    Step 2 - Great Pork Chop Marinade

    Add in 4 pork chops and massage to coat well. Place in the fridge to marinate for 1 to 24 hours.

  3. 3

    Remove from fridge

    20 min
    Step 3 - Great Pork Chop Marinade

    Remove the pork chops from the fridge 20 minutes before cooking.

  4. 4

    Grill

    15 min
    Step 4 - Great Pork Chop Marinade

    Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly brush the pan with some olive oil. Add the pork chops and cook for 4 minutes or until caramelized and the pork releases from the pan easily, then turn the chops and cook for another 3 minutes.

  5. 5

    Baste

    1 min
    Step 5 - Great Pork Chop Marinade

    Brush both sides with the remaining marinade and cook for 30 seconds more per side.

  6. 6

    Let rest

    3 min
    Step 6 - Great Pork Chop Marinade

    Transfer the grilled pork chops to a platter and cover them loosely with foil. Let rest for 3 minutes before serving.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Step 7 - Great Pork Chop Marinade

    Serve with a side of choice and enjoy!

Use this Great Pork Chop Marinade for great pork chops every time. A tip for success: marinate the chops the day before so that all you have to do at dinner time is heat up the grill pan. Give this recipe a try and share your thoughts with us below!

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 (18 reviews)
Paige Johnson
May 31, 2025
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This marinade made family dinner so special! I marinated the chops overnight, and they turned out super juicy. Reminded me of summer BBQs with my husband. Can't wait to make it again!

Graham
April 18, 2025
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I tried the Great Pork Chop Marinade last week, and it was superb! My wife and I loved how juicy the pork chops turned out. I marinated them overnight, and it made a big difference. Eating them with a green salad and crusty bread brought us back to our honeymoon dinners. So happy I found this recipe.

Hannah
April 10, 2025
Verified

This Great Pork Chop Marinade is simply superb. I marinated the chops overnight, and they turned out so juicy. My family loved them, and I served with a salad and bread just like suggested.

Paige Thompson
January 24, 2025
Verified

Delicious

Mike Johnson
January 11, 2025
Verified

I whipped up this pork chop marinade last weekend, and man, it was a hit with the fam. Seriously, I’ve never tasted pork so juicy. It reminded me of the summer BBQs at my grandpa's, just with a fresh twist. Grilling these was a blast, too.

LuckyLiam
November 4, 2024
Verified

So easy, super tasty. I just tried it for our anniversary dinner and everyone loved it. Juicy chops with tons of flavor, my go-to from now on.

Ivy
July 20, 2024
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Absolutely love it!

Victoria
March 6, 2024
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I tried this marinade last Sunday for a family BBQ, and wow, it was superb. The pork chops turned out so juicy and flavorfull. Everyone loved them! I can't wait to use this again for our next get-together.

Jules
October 12, 2023
Verified

Super. I made these pork chops for a small gathering and everyone loved them! The marinade was simple yet packed with flavor, making the meat so tender. I will definitely use this recipe again.

Ursula
October 10, 2023
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Superb flavor blast!

Ethan
August 24, 2023
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Wow! This marinade is a game changer! I made these chops for my family last Sunday, and we couldn't stop raving about them. Juicy and full of flavor—this will be our go-to from now on!

Owen Jacobs
July 14, 2023
Verified

I tried the Great Pork Chop Marinade for my Sunday dinner, and wow, it turned out exceptional! I marinated the chops all day, and the flavors were perfect. My friends couldn’t believe how juicy they were. It felt like a feast! Simple, delicious, and made my cooking feel fancy.

Clara
April 5, 2023
Verified

This marinade is superb! I used it for a family BBQ and everyone loved the juicy pork chops. Simple and delish.

Quinn
December 6, 2022
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So easy delicious!

Zach
September 5, 2022
Verified

Superb marinade, easy and delish! I used it for a family dinner, and my cousin couldn't stop raving about it. Will definately make again!

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