Easy Pork Chop Marinade

Easy Pork Chop Marinade turns plain chops into juicy, flavor packed grilled pork with pesto, garlic, honey, and whole grain mustard.

Course Grilling, Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword pork chop marinade

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 395kcal

Place pork chops in a plastic zip top bag and set aside.
4 bone in pork chops
In a small bowl mix the pesto, olive oil, garlic, vinegar, honey, mustard, salt, and pepper together.
2 Tbls prepared pesto, 2 Tbls olive oil, 2 cloves garlic minced, 1 Tbs apple cider vinegar, 2 tsp honey, 2 tsp whole grain mustard, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Pour the marinade over the pork chops and make sure they are coated in the marinade. Seal the bag and place it in the fridge to marinate for at least 2 hours up to overnight, turning the bag over every few hours, if possible.
Take the pork chops out of the marinade and set them on a plate. Place the remaining marinade in a small saucepan or skillet and bring it to a simmer over medium heat, immediately remove the pan and set aside.
Preheat the grill to medium heat and oil the grates.
Grill the pork chops until just cooked through and a thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the chop reads at least 145°F (we prefer 160°F).
Flip the chops about halfway through, try not to move them too much so they get a good sear. Brush the chops a couple of times with the leftover marinade within the first 5 minutes of grilling, then discard any remaining marinade.
Serve immediately with parsley garnish, optional, and desired sides.
Fresh chopped parsley for garnish

You can also use dried Italian seasoning in place of the pesto, 1 tablespoon will be enough.
This can also be made on the stovetop using a grill pan.
You can use this marinade on chicken as well!
Other cuts of pork can be used but cooking time will be different.
Easily double this recipe to feed a larger crowd.
Marinating for at least 2 hours is a must, longer if possible.