Best Pork Chop Marinade

This smoky pork chop marinade is made with mustard, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and lemon juice. Result: flavor-packed pork chops!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 756 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
• 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
• 2 large pork chops
• 1 teaspoon mesquite-flavored seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon dried parsley flakes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place pork chops on a flat work surface. Slice horizontally through the middle, being careful not to cut all the way through to the other side. Open the two sides and spread them out like an open book.

Step 2

Gather all ingredients.

Step 3

Whisk olive oil, garlic, brown sugar, lemon juice, mustard, thyme, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, mesquite seasoning, parsley, salt, and pepper together in a bowl; pour into a large resealable plastic bag.

Step 4

Add pork chops, coat with marinade, squeeze out excess air and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator, 6 to 8 hours.

Step 5

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove chops from marinade and shake off excess. Discard remaining marinade.

Step 6

Cook chops on the preheated grill until nicely browned on each side and slightly pink in the center, about 8 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of each chop should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.