Grilled Pork Chops

With three ingredients, 30 minutes and a grill, you can get the juiciest grilled pork chops. They are easy, family friendly and perfect for your next grilling session. 

I am SO ready to grill all the things. What about you?

Honestly though, we don’t really need the sunshine around here to grill. We’ve been known to grill in the rain and snow. But now that it’s June it is officially grilling season.

I thought I’d share this Easy Grilled Pork Chops recipe with you today to show you that you don’t have to limit yourself to burgers and dogs, pork chops are FANTASTIC on the grill too.

What kind of pork chops are best for grilling?

For perfectly cooked grilled pork chops, you are going to want thick cut bone-in pork chops. When I say thick cut, I mean about 1 – 1 1/2 inch thick.

Bone-in pork chops are the best because they tend to be more flavorful. Bone-in pork chops aren’t as lean as their boneless counterparts and we all know that fat = flavor. The bone also helps prevent overcooking because it slows down how fast the meat cooks.

What should the internal temperature be for pork chops?

For a long time, pork was considered done when it reached 160. In the last few years however, the recommended temperature has changed. Grilled Pork Chops are cooked when they reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees. They will have a blush of pink to them.

How do you cook grilled pork chops?

These pork chops could not be easier to make.

Step #1: Preheat a grill to 500 degrees.

Step #2. Brush both sides of pork chops with avocado oil (or other high heat oil). Season both sides with blackened seasoning. Blackened seasoning is similar to cajun seasoning except that cajun seasoning is a bit spicier. If you want your pork chops to have a little extra kick, substitute cajun instead.

Step #3: Grill pork chops 1 – 2 minutes per side at high heat to sear. Turn the grates the pork chops are on off while leaving the others on. This will cook the pork chops with indirect heat. Cook using indirect heat for 15 minutes or until a meat thermometer registers 145 degrees.

Step #4: Let the pork rest for 10 minutes before serving. Resting is important. While meat is resting, the juices redistribute and results in juicier meat. Cut too early and all of the juices will run out.

Other Pork Chop Recipes:

Sous Vide Pork Chops

Crispy Baked Pork Chops

Pan Fried Pork Chops

Parmesan Pork Chops

Looking for more ways to use your grill? Try these Grilled Recipes:

Grilled Shrimp

Grilled Flat Iron Steak

Queso Burgers

Grilled Pork Chops

With three ingredients, 30 minutes and a grill, you can get the juiciest grilled pork chops. They are easy and family friendly.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Course Main Dishes

Cuisine American

Servings 4 Servings

Calories 199 kcal

Ingredients

  

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Ingredients:

• ▢ 4 bone-in center cut pork chops
• ▢ 2 tablespoons avocado or other high heat oil
• ▢ 2 tablespoons blackened seasoning

Instructions

 

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  Preheat a grill to 500 degrees.
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  Brush both sides of pork chops with avocado oil (or other high heat oil). Season both sides with blackened seasoning.
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  Grill pork chops 1 - 2 minutes per side at high heat to sear. Turn the grates the pork chops are on off while leaving the others on. Cook using indirect heat for 15 minutes or until a meat thermometer registers 145 degrees.
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  Let the pork rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 199kcalCarbohydrates: 0.4gProtein: 23.1gFat: 10.9gSaturated Fat: 3.7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 141mgFiber: 0.3g

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