Easy Pork Chop Marinade
My pork chop marinade combines sweet, salty, and savory flavors in one simple mixture. Use this marinade for the juiciest, most tender pork!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 356kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup vegetable oil or other neutral oil like canola or avocado
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar packed
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- ¼ cup soy sauce or tamari
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 4 pork chops
Instructions
- Whisk the oil, brown sugar, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and paprika in a bowl until the sugar dissolves.
- Place the pork chops in a shallow dish or resealable bag. Reserve about 2 tablespoons of marinade in a separate container (as a dip). Pour the remaining marinade over the pork. Make sure they are all coated evenly.
- Refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes and up to 8 hours. I find the sweet spot is between 2-4 hours.
- Remove the pork from the marinade and discard the used marinade. Let the pork sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes while you preheat your grill pan.
- Pan-sear or grill the pork on medium heat, for 3-4 minutes per side for ½-inch chops, 5-6 minutes per side for 1-inch chops, until their internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
- Let the pork rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Store leftover pork chops in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Do not use leftover marinade on cooked pork chops.
Nutrition
Calories: 356kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 877mg | Potassium: 569mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 253IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg