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Grilled Pork Chops

Name: Grilled Pork Chops
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 pork chops, bone-in or boneless; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 1/2 tbsp brown sugar; 2 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 1/2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tsp lemon zest; 2 tsp parsley leaves, chopped, plus more for garnish; 2 tsp thyme leaves, chopped; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp pepper; 1 tsp minced garlic

Sweet-savory glaze with Dijon mustard and brown sugar caramelizes beautifully on juicy, herb-marinated pork chops fresh off the grill. Bright lemon zest and fresh thyme balance the richness, while the soy sauce adds deep umami notes. Perfect for a simple weeknight dinner that feels restaurant-quality without the fuss.

Prep

10 minutes

Cook

20 minutes

Total

1 hour 30 minutes

Serves

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Instructions

1
Place the pork chops in a bowl or resealable gallon-sized bag.
2
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the olive oil, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, lemon zest, parsley, thyme, salt, pepper, and garlic.
3
Pour the marinade over the meat. Marinate for at least 1 hour, or up to 8 hours.
4
Preheat an outdoor grill or indoor grill pan to medium heat.
5
Place the pork on the grill. Cook for 6-8 minutes per side or until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chop registers 145°F.
6
Let the meat rest for 5 minutes, then serve. Garnish with additional chopped parsley if desired.

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