Don’t you love a good pork chop? There are so many ways to cook them, but sometimes simple is best. A delicious marinade followed by a quick sear on the grill or skillet are all it needs to be the star of your summer plate. This marinade is fabulous with pork chops or chicken. Perfect for grilling or can be cooked stovetop. The pork chops will be tender and juicy every time.
Serves 2, but you can double for a large family, or just make one for yourself.
Ingredients:
- 2 bone-in pork chops
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp. lemon juice
- 2 tbsp. gluten free tamari (or sub coconut aminos)
- 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp. brown sugar
- 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
- few grinds of fresh ground pepper
- fresh chives for garnish
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Preparation:
Whisk together the marinade ingredients and pour over the pork chops. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 3-4 hours, turning halfway through.
Prepare your outdoor grill or skillet by brushing with olive oil over medium heat. Add the pork chops, cover and cook 4 minutes. Turn the chops and cook for another 4 minutes uncovered, or until the internal temperature reaches a minimum of 140º (I like mine cooked to 145º for medium).
While the pork chops are cooking, pour the excess marinade into a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Note: when marinating raw meat, you must bring the marinade to a boil before it can be consumed safely.
To serve, spoon marinade over pork chops and garnish with chives. I served with green beans and mashed potatoes.
Notes ♪♫ I prefer bone in pork chops, because they are less likely to dry out. Meat is pricey these days, but I always look for sales and buy family packs to stock up.
