Description
Succulent honey mustard grilled pork chops deliver a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors that dance across your palate. Sizzling from the grill with golden-brown edges, these chops promise a delightful meal you’ll savor with every delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pork chops (bone-in or boneless, about 1-inch thick)
- 3 tbsps Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup (60 ml) honey
- 2 tbsps soy sauce
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Salt, to taste
- Vegetable oil or cooking spray (for grill)
Instructions
- Marinade Preparation: Whisk honey, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, garlic, and pepper in a small bowl until thoroughly combined and smooth.
- Pork Chop Infusion: Immerse pork chops in the marinade within a zip-top bag, ensuring complete and even coating. Allow flavors to penetrate by refrigerating for 30 minutes to 8 hours.
- Grill Preheating: Configure grill to medium-high heat (400F), meticulously cleaning and lightly oiling grates to prevent sticking and enhance flavor development.
- Grilling Process: Extract pork chops from marinade, gently pat dry, and season with a delicate salt sprinkle. Position chops on heated grill, cooking approximately 4-5 minutes per side without excessive movement to achieve perfect caramelization and striking grill marks. Monitor internal temperature, aiming for 145F to ensure juicy, perfectly cooked meat. Remove from heat and let rest briefly before serving to allow juices to redistribute.
Notes
- Allow pork chops to marinate for at least 30 minutes but not longer than 8 hours to prevent the acid in the marinade from breaking down the meat’s texture.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 145°F for perfectly cooked, juicy pork chops without overcooking.
- Clean and oil grill grates thoroughly before cooking to prevent pork chops from sticking and ensure beautiful grill marks.
- Let pork chops rest for 5-7 minutes after grilling to allow juices to redistribute, keeping the meat tender and moist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg