This is hands-down the Best Pork Chop Marinade out there! These grilled pork chops always turn out juicy with this marinade recipe. And the best part about this marinade is that it calls for ingredients you probably have in your pantry right now.
I love grilled pork chops, especially if they are juicy and flavorful. This Pork Chop Marinade for Grilling will give you both.
My mom has been using this recipe as her pork chop marinade for years (she found it in the newspaper many years ago) and it’s been my go-to pork chop marinade ever since she gave it to me.
Pork chops sometimes cook up dry, but this marinade makes the pork so juicy and full of perfectly-balanced flavor. It’s fail-proof!
This recipe also works great with chicken. Either protein is delicious.
Looking for another delicious grilled pork recipe? Try our Mediterranean Grilled Pork Kabobs!
To make this simple pork chop marinade you will need:
- Soy Sauce (This is the secret ingredient that makes it so juicy! It doesn’t taste Asian-flavored at all)
- Chili Sauce (you can find this by the ketchup at the grocery store)
- Honey
- Vegetable Oil
- Green Onions
- Curry Powder
Substitute ingredients
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 tumeric, 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.
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How to cook pork chops in the oven
If you don’t have a grill,f or it’s the middle of winter and you don’t feel like firing up the grill, have no fear! You can bake these pork chops in your oven. Here’s how:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Spray a 9 x 13 inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray. Place pork chops inside pan (after they are finished marinating) and pour marinade on top of chops.
- Cook uncovered for 25-35 minutes (depending on thickness of chops) or until internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F.
How long can you keep marinated pork in the fridge:
The key to these juicy pork chops is letting them marinade 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 will keep 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.
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How to make the best pork chop marinade:
In a gallon sized resealable bag, add the soy sauce, chili sauce, honey, vegetable oil, green onions, and curry powder. MIx until completely combined. (It’s convenient to use your hands by squishing the ingredients around in the bag until all combined.)
Add in the pork chops, then seal up the bag. Place in the fridge for at least 2 hours. We recommend at least 6-8 hours to get the most flavor. You could even let them marinate overnight.
Remove bag from the fridge, place pork chops on grill over medium heat and discard marinade.
Grill for 6 to 8 minutes on each side or until the insides of the pork chops are no longer pink.
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If you are looking for another grilling recipe to make, take a look at our delicious Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Kabobs. They are one of our favorite dishes to grill!
What to serve with pork chops:
- Spaghetti Salad
- Roasted Rosemary Sweet Potatoes
- Broccoli and Cheese Orzo
- Italian Roasted Vegetables
- Slow Cooker Green Beans
Serves: 6
The Best Pork Chop Marinade {for Grilling} Recipe
Looking for the best pork chop marinade? Well, look no further! This recipe leaves your pork so juicy, tender, and full of amazing flavor!
Prep Time 8 minutes mins
Cook Time 16 minutes mins
Total Time 24 minutes mins
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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
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
- The key to these juicy pork chops is letting them marinade 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 316 kcal · Carbohydrates: 15 g · Protein: 31 g · Fat: 14 g · Saturated Fat: 7 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 90 mg · Sodium: 1298 mg · Potassium: 601 mg · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 13 g · Vitamin A: 106 IU · Vitamin C: 2 mg · Calcium: 19 mg · Iron: 1 mg
Equipment
Ziploc Bag
Grill
Recipe Details
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
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Happy Valley Chow says:
Wow those look incredible! Definitely can't wait to try, thanks for sharing :)Happy Blogging!Happy Valley Chow
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Linda R says:
Do you use Thai chili sauce?
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Cyd says:
We just used the regular chili sauce that is like ketchup with a kick!
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Lorraine F says:
What did you serve with this? It looks great!
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Cyd says:
Any kind of pasta salad and a veggie. Go to our recipe index and click on the salad tab or the side dish tab and you will have a lot to choose from! Hope this helps.
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Kenneth C Young says:
Your recipes look so delicious and there has to be art in your baking. Your Cinnamon Zucchini cake looks like it's to die for.
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merry jennifer says:
My husband and I made this a couple of weeks ago, and we fell in love with the flavors. It's a great marinade. We didn't have regular chili sauce, so I used 2 tablespoons of sriracha (a smaller amount so that we didn't overwhelm our tastebuds). We grilled the porkchops and served with roasted sweet potatoes and broccoli. We liked the meal so much, we're having it again tonight.Thanks for a great recipe!
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L MacDonald says:
These look wonderful and the recipe seems simple enough - I hope to try this soon. The only thing I don't quite understand is why the last ingredient is written as "boneless skinless pork chops" - I've NEVER seen a pork chop with any skin on, ever. What would that look like?
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Marcia says:
Could these be baked in the oven? I don't own a grill?
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Becky says:
What could you substitute instead of curry powder?
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Cyd says:
This mixture is often a good replacement for curry powder:Mix together-1/2 tsp turmeric 1 tsp ground cumin powder 1/2 tsp ground coriander powder 1/2 red chili powder, to taste
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Emily S. says:
We tried this marinade last night and it was very good. I might would double the curry powder because I like curry powder but it's great the way it is!
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Michelle says:
Did you try this in the oven and if so, what heat and how long?
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Cyd says:
We have always grilled these pork chops with this marinade. I'm sure they would be fine in the oven too.
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These look amazing. They are definitely saying ?eat me now!!!?.
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wow, BBQ delicious. I am hungry now.
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They are delicious and looking yummy
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ZArchiver says:
I like grilled pineapple pork chops
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Its look really tasty and i would like to add it in my meal.
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Tricia says:
Could you freeze this? Like put the pork chops and marinade together, freeze, and then thaw and grill?
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Cyd says:
Yes, you can freeze this in the marinade. Thaw and grill.
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google maps street view says:
I made these for my nieces and nephews. They were such a hit. Thanks for the recipe!
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That was fantastic one and will use it.
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Rony says:
I made these for my brother he like it very much . Thanks for posting such healthy and tasty recipe , i am waiting for next one.
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Christie says:
If I baked in oven? How long and at what temp? And would I cover with foil?
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Cyd says:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees and cook pork chops uncovered for 35 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 145 degrees.
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Angela Jones says:
I must say I’m usually pretty scared to try to new recipes but OMG this is the best marinade!!!! Just made it tonight and the pork chops were a hit with the family!! This is now going to be a staple in our household for for pork chops. I took I im going to try it with chicken as well.
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Cyd says:
Thanks Angela for leaving such a sweet comment! You made our day!
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Dian says:
This recipe looks so good. But for me, it's to much sodium.
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Cyd says:
You can alter the recipe to have less sodium. We often buy low sodium soy sauce.
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SRomero says:
This is the best pork chop recipe I have come across. Thanks!
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Robert Smith says:
Thanks for the recipe of the pork chop marinade definitely going to try.
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Sonia says:
Do you think I can reduce the marinade into a glaze to pour over white Basmati Rice?
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Cassie says:
One of my favorite things to do is freeze in marinade! I always do this when I buy wings on sale!!
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Cyd says:
YUM! Thanks Cassie for the great tip!
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Sahityareddy says:
Loved ur recipe.. I have tried few of ur recipes earlier also they have come out really well Can u pls tell me how to cook this recipe in instapot it is frozen
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Cyd says:
This is mainly a grilling recipe since it has been marinated. But here is a delicious rib recipe for the instant pot. It's on our you tube and will show you step by step instructions. https://youtu.be/wbb_M6acAD4
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Ryan says:
Easily the best pork chops I’ve ever had! With homemade garlic bread & cheese and a fresh salad... heavenly...
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Julie says:
We are trying this pork chop recipe tonight. It looks so yummy! Where can I find the rice recipe shown in the picture?
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Momma Cyd says:
It's in the post. I don't think you scrolled down far enough. It's all there. https://www.sixsistersstuff.com/recipe/the-best-pork-chop-marinade/
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John says:
Hi,This recipe looks delicious and I can't wait to try it!But one thing which confuses me is the term green onion, which here in Australia we call a spring onion I think?What part of the bunch do you use, just the green ends or the whole stem from green to white ends?Cheers,John
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Momma Cyd says:
In most recipes that you will be using or cooking green onions, you'll use the white and the pale green portion of the onion that's just above the root. But the darker green leaves are a delicious garnish for everything from soups to casseroles without any cooking needed.
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Jane says:
This recipe sounds pretty good....I'm thinking of pre-planning a bit for Father's Day grilling and this sounds easy enough to do. I do have one question though - what would you suggest using instead of the curry? That is one flavor I have never liked. Would thyme or something work just as well maybe?
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Momma Cyd says:
You can leave it out or add a spice that you like that will go well with pork. We also like smoked paprika.
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Vincent says:
Thank goodness - a marinade recipe without brown sugar!
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