Grilled Pork Chops

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

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.