Lemon Garlic Marinated Grilled Pork Chops Recipes

LEMON GARLIC PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Prepare a grill fire to 300° with oak or hickory wood for smoke flavor.
• Cook pork chops over indirect heat with the lid closed for 10 minutes. Flip pork chops and cook until internal temperature reaches 145° with a digital thermometer.
• Remove pork chops from the grill and cover with foil while you prepare the sauce.
• Melt butter in a sauce pan with minced garlic and cook over low heat about 3 minutes.
• Remove from heat, add lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, dijon mustard, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper and chili flakes.
• Return to burner and cook for 2- 3 minutes.
• Brush over both sides of pork chops.
• Garnish with lemon slices and chopped parsley if desired.

LEMON GARLIC PORK CHOP MARINADE

Steps:

• Place the pork chops in a large ziplock bag. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, soy sauce, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
• Pour the marinade over the pork chops and seal the bag, squeezing out all the air.
• Move the pork chops around in the marinade until they are all evenly coated.
• Refrigerate and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours (see note).
• You can freeze the pork chops in the marinade immediately and let them marinate as they defrost, or marinate and cook them immediately.
• Either grill the pork chops for 4-8 minutes per side over medium heat (about 400F), pan fry for 4-8 minutes per side over medium heat, or bake at 400 degrees F for 20-30 minutes, or until an internal temperature of 145 degrees F has been reached.
• Let the pork chops rest, tented with foil, for 5 minutes before serving.

GRILLED LEMON GARLIC PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, Italian seasoning and soy sauce together. Pour marinade over pork chops in a large zip top bag or covered baking dish and place in the refrigerator for 1-4 hours.
• Lightly oil the grill grate. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat. Remove chops from bag, and transfer remaining marinade to a saucepan. Bring marinade to a boil, remove from heat, and set aside.
• Grill pork chops for 3 minutes per side on high heat, move to low heat side basting frequently with boiled marinade, until done when the juices run clear or register at 145 on a thermometer. Let meat stand for 5 minutes before serving.
• Heat a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons oil and let heat up, but not smoke.
• Shake off or pat pork chops with paper towel to remove excess marinade. Place pork chops in skillet and cook about 4 minutes then turn and let cook till internal temperature of 145 or the juices run clear. Let rest about 5 minutes before serving.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Heat a heavy oven safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons oil and let heat up, but not smoke.
• Shake off or pat pork chops with paper towel to remove excess marinade. Sear each side of chops for at least a couple minutes on each side (until brown on both sides, for flavor and color then)
• Transfer to oven and cook until internal temperature reaches 145 degrees or the juices runs clear, about 25 minutes for a thick pork chop.

BEST GRILLED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Mix water, soy sauce, vegetable oil, lemon pepper seasoning, and minced garlic in a deep bowl; add pork chops and marinate in refrigerator at least 2 hours.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Remove pork chops from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
• Cook the pork chops on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center, 5 to 6 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

GRILLED LEMON HERB PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In a large resealable bag, combine lemon juice, oil, garlic, salt, oregano, and pepper. Place chops in bag, seal, and refrigerate 2 hours or overnight. Turn bag frequently to distribute marinade.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat. Remove chops from bag, and transfer remaining marinade to a saucepan. Bring marinade to a boil, remove from heat, and set aside.
• Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill pork chops for 5 to 7 minutes per side, basting frequently with boiled marinade, until done.

LIME AND GARLIC GRILLED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. Pour 1-1/4 cups marinade into a large shallow dish. Add the pork; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Cover remaining marinade for basting; refrigerate., Drain pork, discarding marinade. On a lightly oiled rack, grill chops, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°, basting occasionally with reserved marinade. If desired, top with chopped cilantro.

BARBECUED PORK CHOPS WITH ROSEMARY LEMON MARINADE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk garlic, lemon juice, zest, oil, rosemary, basil and pepper. Pour 1/3 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add the pork. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight, turning occasionally. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Drain marinade; brush the remaining marinade on the chops while cooking. Grill chops over medium heat about 4-5 minutes per side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let meat stand for 5 minutes before serving.

LEMON GARLIC MARINATED GRILLED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Whisk Marinade ingredients in a bowl (or ziplock bag). Add pork. Marinade for 1 hr minimum, 3 hours ideal, 12 hours max (Note 3).
• Take the pork out of the fridge 20 minutes before cooking.
• Shake excess marinade off (but don't wipe dry) and cook using preferred method. Pictured in post served with Minted Yoghurt - see notes!

LEMON GRILLED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Combine the first five ingredients (I've found the lemon zest and lemon juice requirements are perfect for one lemon).
• Place pork chops in the marinade for at least 30 minutes.
• Salt and pepper pork chops to taste, then grill (approx. 5-7 minutes per side).