Zesty Grilled Chops
Submitted by spacebaby
Grilled pork chops marinated in soy sauce, lemon juice, chili sauce, and brown sugar. A sweet-savory-spicy glaze that caramelizes beautifully on the grill.
YIELD
6 servingsPREP
20 minCOOK
10 minREADY
3 hrsSix ingredients. Three hours of marinating. About eight minutes on the grill. That’s the whole game plan, and it delivers every single time.
Thick-cut pork loin chops soak in a soy-lemon-chili marinade that hits every note: salty, tangy, sweet, and just a touch spicy.
The brown sugar caramelizes on the hot grates, giving each chop those gorgeous, sticky-charred edges that make grilled pork so irresistible.
Reserve some marinade before the raw meat goes in, then baste during the last few minutes on the grill for an extra layer of glossy, flavor-packed glaze.
Pro Tips
- Reserve ¼ cup of marinade BEFORE adding the raw pork, then refrigerate it for safe basting on the grill
- Marinate at least 3 hours, or overnight for deeper flavor penetration into the chops
- Grill over medium-hot heat, not screaming high, so the brown sugar glaze caramelizes without burning
- Pull the chops off the grill when the juices run clear, and let them rest 5 minutes before serving
Ingredients
Directions
In a large resealable plastic bag or shallow glass container, combine the first five ingredients; mix well.
Remove ¼ cup for basting and refrigerate.
Add pork chops to remaining marinade; turn to coat.
Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or over night, turning once.
Drain chops, discarding marinade.
Grill, uncovered, over medium-hot heat for 4 minutes.
Turn; baste with reserved marinade.
Grill 4 to 7 minutes longer or until juices run clear.
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