Description
Thick-cut bone-in pork chops marinated in a bold blend of olive oil, soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, apple cider vinegar, garlic, and herbs, then grilled over high heat until deeply caramelized on the outside and perfectly juicy on the inside. A simple, foolproof marinade that delivers restaurant-quality results every time.
Ingredients
- 3 large thick-cut bone-in pork chops, approx 1.5 inches thick
- ¼ cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup (60ml) soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30g) brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon (21g) honey
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon (2g) cracked black pepper
- 1 teaspoon (1g) dried oregano or dried thyme
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh flat-leaf parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, apple cider vinegar, cracked black pepper, dried oregano, and minced garlic until the sugar is fully dissolved and the marinade is well combined.
- Place the pork chops in a large zip-lock bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over them and turn to coat every surface thoroughly. Seal and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
- Remove the pork chops from the refrigerator 20 minutes before grilling to bring them closer to room temperature.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (400–450°F / 200–230°C). Lightly oil the grill grates.
- Remove the chops from the marinade and shake off any excess. Place on the hot grill and cook for 6–7 minutes per side without moving, until deep grill marks form and the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Transfer to a plate and rest loosely tented with foil for 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh flat-leaf parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- The longer the pork chops marinate the more tender and deeply flavored they become — overnight marinating is ideal.
- Always rest the chops after grilling — this keeps the juices inside the meat rather than running onto the plate when cut.
- Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking — 145°F (63°C) is the sweet spot for juicy, safe pork.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Marinating Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 14 mins