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A perfectly grilled bone-in pork chop with beautiful char marks, glistening from the pork chop marinade. It is sliced to show the juicy interior.

Pork Chop Marinade for the Juiciest Chops Ever

This ultimate Pork Chop Marinade guarantees juicy, tender, and flavor-packed results every time. Made with soy sauce, garlic, and brown sugar, it's the only pork marinade recipe you'll ever need for grilling, baking, or pan-searing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 pork chops
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar packed
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 4 pork chops bone-in or boneless, about 1-inch thick

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Resealable Plastic Bag or Dish For marinating

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, onion powder, black pepper, and smoked paprika until the brown sugar is dissolved.
  2. Place the pork chops in a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the pork chops, ensuring they are fully coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours.
  3. Remove pork chops from the marinade and pat them dry with paper towels. Discard the excess marinade. Cook the pork chops on a preheated grill or in a hot skillet over medium-high heat for 4-6 minutes per side, until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
  4. Transfer the cooked pork chops to a plate and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring a tender and juicy result.

Notes

Tip 1: For best results, use pork chops that are at least 1-inch thick. This helps prevent them from drying out during cooking.
Tip 2: Do not marinate for longer than 8 hours, as the acid in the marinade can make the pork's texture undesirably soft.
Tip 3: Always use a meat thermometer to ensure your pork chops are cooked to the perfect temperature of 145°F.