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Grilled Pork Chop Marinade: The Secret to Juicy, Glossy, Mahogany-Glazed Perfection

Master the art of the perfect pork chop with this Grilled Pork Chop Marinade. Achieve a stunning mahogany glaze and tender, juicy meat with professional charred cross-hatch marks every single time.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 3 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 345
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients List
  • 3 units Thick-cut Pork Chops 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) thick
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce (120ml) for color and salt
  • 1/4 cup Honey (60ml) for gloss
  • 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar (30ml) for tenderizing
  • 1/4 cup Avocado Oil (60ml) high smoke point
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard (15g) as an emulsifier
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley (8g) finely chopped for garnish
  • 1 tsp Sea Salt Flakes coarse flakes for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Outdoor Grill Charcoal or Gas
  • 1 Digital Meat Thermometer Essential for food safety and juiciness

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Whisk soy sauce, honey, vinegar, oil, mustard, and garlic in a bowl until emulsified.
  2. Place pork chops and marinade in a bag; refrigerate for 2-4 hours.
Grilling
  1. Grill on high heat for 3-4 minutes, rotate 90 degrees to create cross-hatch marks, then flip.
  2. Brush with extra marinade in the last 2 minutes. Remove at 140°F (60°C) and let rest for 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 345kcalProtein: 32gFat: 18gFiber: 1g

Notes

Always use thick-cut chops to prevent drying.
Don't skip the resting period; it's the secret to visible juices.
Keyword Grilled Pork Chop Marinade,mahogany glaze,seared pork chops

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