Description
Succulent honey mustard grilled pork chops deliver a symphony of sweet and tangy flavors that dance across your palate. Bold marinades and perfect grill marks promise a mouthwatering meal packed with summer barbecue excitement for your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 4 pork chops (bone-in or boneless, about 1-inch thick)
Marinade Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (60 ml) honey
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasoning:
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Salt, to taste
Cooking Preparation:
- Vegetable oil or cooking spray (for grill)
Instructions
- Combine honey, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, minced garlic, and cracked black pepper in a mixing bowl, whisking until the marinade becomes smooth and well-integrated.
- Transfer the pork chops into a sealed container or resealable plastic bag, then thoroughly coat each piece with the prepared marinade, ensuring complete coverage.
- Allow the pork chops to marinate in the refrigerator, letting the flavors penetrate the meat for a minimum of 30 minutes or up to 8 hours for deeper flavor infusion.
- Prepare the outdoor grill by heating it to medium-high temperature, approximately 400F, and carefully clean the grates to prevent sticking.
- Remove the marinated pork chops from the refrigerator and gently pat them dry with paper towels to promote better caramelization.
- Lightly season the chops with kosher salt just before grilling to enhance their natural flavor profile.
- Place the pork chops on the preheated grill, allowing them to cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes on each side to develop beautiful grill marks and achieve an internal temperature of 145F.
- Once cooked, transfer the pork chops to a clean plate and let them rest for 3-5 minutes, allowing the juices to redistribute throughout the meat.
Notes
- Enhance marinade flavor by letting pork chops sit in the mixture for the full 8 hours, allowing the honey mustard blend to deeply penetrate the meat.
- Prevent dry chops by using a meat thermometer to check internal temperature precisely, ensuring juicy results every time without overcooking.
- Customize the recipe for gluten-sensitive diets by substituting regular soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos, maintaining the same delicious flavor profile.
- Create a smoky variation by adding a pinch of smoked paprika to the marinade or using wood chips on the grill for an extra layer of complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg