This is hands-down the Best Pork Chop Marinade out there! These grilled pork chops always turn out juicy with this marinade recipe made with simple ingredients.
If you love marinade recipes then you need to make this pork chop recipe to enjoy your new favorite pork chop marinade. It is made with simple pantry staples to create the best way to get juicy pork.
With this good marinade recipe, you can even skip the more acidic ingredients like apple cider vinegar, balsamic vinegar, or Worcestershire sauce and still get the best boneless pork chops that are tender and flavorful.
Whip up this deliciously flavorful marinade to make an easy weeknight dinner recipe. You cannot go wrong with this pork recipe.
Recipe Ingredients:
- Soy sauce: you will need to use your favorite brand of soy sauce (This is the secret ingredient that makes juicy pork chops! It doesn’t taste Asian-flavored at all)
- Chilli sauce: using chili Sauce (you can find this in the condiment aisle at the grocery store) is a great way to add flavor to this pork marinade
- Honey: use whatever honey you have on hand in your pantry
- Oil: you will need to use either vegetable oil or olive oil
- Onion: for this easy marinade, use chopped green onions for the best results
- Seasoning: to add a little extra flavor to this great marinade, use curry powder for another flavor profile
How to cook pork chops in the oven or on the grill:
Make the marinade:
- In a gallon-sized resealable bag, add the soy sauce, chili sauce, honey, vegetable oil, green onions, and curry powder and mix until completely combined (I just use my hands and squish it all around in the bag until it’s all mixed).
Marinade pork:
- Add in the pork chops, then seal the plastic bag with the marinade ingredients. Place in the fridge for at least 2 hours, but I highly recommend letting them marinade for 6-8 hours (or even overnight!).
Instructions for cooking on the grill:
- Remove bag from fridge, place pork chops on grill over medium heat, and discard marinade.
- Grill for 6-8 minutes on each side or until the insides of the pork chops are no longer pink and you have the grill grate marks you’re looking for.
Instructions for cooking in the oven:
- Preheat oven to 375℉.
- Spray a 9 x 13 inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray. Place pork chops inside the pan (after they are finished marinating) and pour marinade on top of chops.
- Cook uncovered for 25-35 minutes in the preheated oven (depending on the thickness of chops) or until internal temperature reaches 145℉.
Recipe Substitutions and Variations:
- If you don’t have chili sauce, feel free to use some sriracha (it will definitely add a kick!) or even a Thai chili sauce.
- If you don’t have curry powder, try this homemade curry powder recipe: 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander, and 1/2 teaspoon chili powder.
- Mix all seasonings together and keep in an air-tight container, using what you need for the recipe.
Expert Tips:
- Use a meat thermometer for an easy way to know if the pork has reached at least 145 degrees F.
- Add in other seasonings of your choosing. These are all great options:
- Ground black pepper
- Onion powder
- Fresh garlic
- Dijon mustard is always an easy powder house of flavor
- Lemon juice
Frequently Asked Questions for Making The Best Pork Chop Marinade Recipe:
The key to these juicy pork chops is letting them marinate for 6-8 hours. Sometimes I even let them marinate overnight.
I wouldn’t recommend marinating these pork chops much longer than 12 hours. The main ingredient – soy sauce – is very acidic and will break down the pork chops, making them mushy and not an edible texture.
If you do want to make these pork chops in advance, I would recommend placing the pork chops and marinade in a resealable gallon-sized freezer bag and keeping them in the freezer.
They can be kept in your freezer for up to 30 days.
When you are ready to grill them, remove them from the freezer 12-24 hours in advance and place them in the fridge to thaw.
You can make this easy pork chop marinade with your favorite cut of pork. This simple marinade will go well with bone-in pork chops, boneless pork chops, or pork tenderloin as well.
Storage Instructions:
Fridge: Put any pork in the homemade marinade in an airtight container or ziplock bag for up to 24 hours.
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Pork Chop Marinade Recipe
Ingredients
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup chili sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 bunch green onions, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 6 boneless pork chops
Equipment
Instructions
- In a gallon-sized resealable bag, add the soy sauce, chili sauce, honey, vegetable oil, green onions, and curry powder and mix until completely combined (I just use my hands and squish it all around in the bag until it's all mixed).
- Add in the pork chops, then seal the bag. Place in the fridge for at least 2 hours, but I highly recommend letting them marinade for 6-8 hours (or even overnight!).
- Remove bag from fridge, place pork chops on grill over medium high heat and discard marinade. Grill for 6-8 minutes on each side or until the insides of the pork chops are no longer pink.
Notes
- Preheat oven to 375℉.
- Spray a 9 x 13 inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray. Place pork chops inside the pan (after they are finished marinating) and pour marinade on top of chops.
- Cook uncovered for 25-35 minutes in the preheated oven (depending on the thickness of chops) or until internal temperature reaches 145℉.
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