Grilled Pork Chops With Marinade

These Grilled Pork Chops with Marinade are grilled to tender perfection and are amazingly flavorful.

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7/18/2024Updated: 7/18/2024

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Why This Recipe Stands Out

This recipe is a family favorite for many reasons. Here’s why you’ll want to make them:

Flavor-Packed: The combination of brown sugar, soy sauce, and pineapple juice creates a marinade that infuses the pork chops with sweet and savory flavors.
Tender, Juicy Results: Pineapple juice contains just the right amount of acidity to help tenderize the meat perfectly, as in our Grilled Steak Tacos.
Prep-Ahead Friendly: Marinate the pork chops overnight for the best flavor! It’s the ideal prep-ahead party recipe!
Easy to Make: This recipe is incredibly easy, using ordinary pantry ingredients to produce extraordinary flavor.
Perfect for Summer: This is one of those recipes that makes you grateful for the summer grilling season.

Pork Chops—We use center-cut pork chops, which are about 3/4 inch thick each. They’re the perfect thickness for grilling, and they have just the right amount of fat to keep them juicy and flavorful.
Brown Sugar—We use light brown sugar to add a touch of sweetness to the marinade and to caramelize the outside, giving the pork chops a beautiful crust.
Pineapple Juice—Aside from providing great flavor, pineapple juice has the acidity needed to break down the proteins in the pork chops, making them extra tender.
Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, and Ground Ginger—These pantry seasonings add a depth of flavor to the marinade.

Here are some of our favorite variations and substitutions:

Pork Chops: You can use bone-in pork chops or even pork tenderloin if you prefer. The cooking time will vary, so be sure to adjust accordingly.
Various Sweeteners: Feel free to substitute the brown sugar with honey or maple syrup for a different flavor profile.
Gluten-Free: Use tamari instead of soy sauce to make this recipe suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.

Dry pork chops with paper towels and poke holes in them. Set aside.