These Juicy Grilled Pork Chops are full of flavor and perfectly charred. They’re soaked in a simple brown sugar rub to add a touch of sweetness.
An Easy Grilled Pork Chops Recipe
These grilled pork chops are super easy to make. All you have to do is brush them with olive oil, rub with a perfectly awesome seasoning, and smoke them on the grill. They’re an explosion of flavor and juicy goodness!
You can even make these pork chops up to a day in advance, if you’d like. The longer they sit in the marinade, the juicier and tastier they’ll get!
Recipe Ingredients
This dish comes together with just a handful of pantry staples, so you might not even need to stop at the supermarket. Here’s what you’ll need to make the best grilled pork chops:
- Bone-In Pork Chops: Use bone-in pork chops for the most tender and flavorful result.
- Olive Oil
- Brown Sugar
- Salt & Pepper
- Paprika: You can use either smoked or sweet paprika to achieve your desired flavor.
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
How to Grill Pork Chops
- Dry Your Pork Chops: Pat dry pork chops with paper towels.
- Brush with Oil: Brush pork chops with olive oil and set aside.
- Make the Rub: In a small mixing bowl, stir together brown sugar, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder and onion powder.
- Rub the dry mix all over the pork chops. Transfer them to a resealable bag or mixing bowl; cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, and up to 24 hours.
- Heat Grill: Preheat an outdoor grill to 400˚F – about medium to medium-high. Remove pork chops from the bag.
- Cook: Transfer pork chops to the preheated grill and grill, covered, for 7 to 10 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 145˚F. Do not overcook. Please use an instant read thermometer to check for doneness.
- Remove from Heat: Remove pork chops from the grill and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
How Long to Grill Pork Chops
For this recipe, it should take 7-10 minutes per side to grill the pork chops. You’ll know they’re done when an internal read thermometer registers at 145˚F. Don’t let the internal temperature get much higher, or your pork chops will be dry.
If you’re using thicker pork chops, they may need a few extra minutes on the grill. It’s important to keep track of their internal temperature so your pork chops come out as juicy and tender as possible!
How to Tell when Pork Chops are Done
Your pork chops will pick up a beautiful char as they finish cooking, but the best way to tell when they’re done is to check their internal temperature. 145˚F is the sweet spot for perfect grilled pork chops.
Tips for the Best Grilled Pork Chops
- Don’t Overcook: Nobody likes a tough and dry bite of meat, so make sure you don’t leave your pork chops on the grill for too long.
- Let Cool Before Serving: Your pork chops will be very hot when you take them off the grill, so don’t try to eat them right away. You should let them cool down for at least 5 minutes. This also helps the flavors intensify!
- Marinate for 2 Hours Minimum: For flavor purposes, marinate your pork chops for at least 2 hours before grilling. You can let them soak for up to a day to get the ultimate flavor and juiciness.
Serving Suggestions
- Salad: Pretty much any salad goes great with these grilled pork chops. To highlight their touch of sweetness, serve your pork chops with my easy Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Dressing.
- Mushrooms: These Garlic Butter Mushrooms will taste so good with your pork chops. They’re made in just 10 minutes with only 5 ingredients!
- Potatoes: Who doesn’t love meat and potatoes? Pair your pork chops with mashed potatoes, hash browns or these Crispy Garlic Parmesan Baked Potato Wedges.
- Vegetables: Throw your favorite veggies on the grill with your pork chops for the simplest possible side dish. Or, throw together these irresistable Sautéed Garlic Butter Green Beans.
How to Store and Reheat Leftovers
- Refrigerate any leftover pork chops in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
- To reheat them, preheat your oven to 350°F and add a few tablespoons of broth or water to a pan. Place thawed pork chops in the pan and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until hot.
Juicy Grilled Pork Chops
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in pork chops
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika, sweet or smoked
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Pat dry pork chops with paper towels.
- Brush pork chops with olive oil; set aside.
- In a small mixing bowl, stir together brown sugar, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder and onion powder.
- Rub the dry mix all over the pork chops. Transfer pork chops to a resealable bag or mixing bowl; cover and refrigerate for 2 hours, and up to 24 hours.
- Preheat an outdoor grill to 400˚F – about medium to medium-high. Rub your grill grates with oil.
- Remove pork chops from bag. Spray with cooking spray or add a drizzle of olive oil.
- Transfer pork chops to grill; grill, covered, for 7 to 10 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 145˚F. Do not overcook. Please use an instant read thermometer to check for doneness. Thicker pork chops will need longer to cook.
- Remove from grill; let stand 5 minutes.
- Serve.
32 Comments
Beth
Jul 7, 2020 at 11:56 pmMy mouth is watering from the pictures. This looks so delicious and out of this world tasty! I can’t wait to try this!
Katerina Petrovska
Jul 8, 2020 at 4:03 pmThank YOU! I hope you enjoy it! 🙂
Dorothy Reinhold
Jul 8, 2020 at 1:07 amThat rub is a thing of beauty! I can’t wait to fire up the grill!
Katerina Petrovska
Jul 8, 2020 at 4:02 pmI hope you enjoy it! Thank YOU! 🙂
Vikki
Jul 8, 2020 at 6:04 amSuch a simple rub, and yet it tastes so amazing! Made these for dinner and the whole family loved it
Katerina Petrovska
Jul 8, 2020 at 4:01 pmI am very glad you and your family enjoyed it! Thank YOU! 🙂
Catalina
Jul 8, 2020 at 7:05 amLove easy and delicious dinner ideas like this. These pork chops are exactly what I need for dinner!
Katerina Petrovska
Jul 8, 2020 at 4:01 pmI hope you enjoy it! Thank YOU! 🙂
Allyson Zea
Jul 8, 2020 at 6:48 pmThese come out so juicy every time!
Katerina Petrovska
Jul 13, 2020 at 3:09 pmI am very glad you enjoyed them! Thank YOU! 🙂
Suzy
Jul 8, 2020 at 9:33 pmWe’ve been on a grilling kick lately! Can’t wait to try these, they look so good and flavorful!
Katerina Petrovska
Jul 13, 2020 at 3:08 pmI hope you enjoy it! Thank YOU! 🙂
Jacque Hastert
Jul 9, 2020 at 6:29 pmThat rub sounds amazing! I can’t stop drooling over these pork chops and I wish I had them right now.
Katerina Petrovska
Jul 13, 2020 at 3:07 pmI hope you enjoy it! Thank YOU! 🙂
JENNIFER HEIMANN
Jul 30, 2020 at 1:00 amCan you do these pork chops in the oven instead of grilling?
Katerina
Jul 30, 2020 at 1:45 pmHi! Yes, you definitely can prepare them in the oven. I would first brown the pork chops for about 2 minutes per side in an oiled oven-safe skillet; then, add a tablespoon of butter to the skillet and pop them in a 400˚F-degree oven to finish cooking. Pork chops should be cooked for about 15 minutes, or until internal temperature of pork chops reaches 160˚F.
Abbey
Mar 31, 2021 at 11:21 amTurned out great!! It’s nice to have an alternative type of marinade/rub, because my family can’t have soy which seems to be in every single marinade recipe. We loved this!!
Katerina Petrovska
Apr 1, 2021 at 11:27 amThat’s great! I’m very glad you and your family enjoyed it! Thank YOU! 🙂
Karla
Jun 8, 2021 at 9:26 pmQuick & Easy to make and was a huge hit with my hubby
Katerina Petrovska
Jun 13, 2021 at 10:37 amThat’s great! I’m happy you enjoyed it! Thank YOU! 🙂
Martha
Jun 18, 2021 at 7:36 amThis is my favorite way to grill thick cut pork chops. They are so good. I make this every couple of weeks. So easy and tastes great.
Katerina Petrovska
Jun 22, 2021 at 10:17 amI am very glad you enjoyed it! Thank YOU! 🙂
Amanda
Jul 22, 2021 at 10:44 pmHoly crap. This is a new favorite!!!! Soooo goood
Katerina
Jul 24, 2021 at 12:24 pmI’m very happy you enjoyed it! Thank YOU! 🙂
Angelo Baron
Aug 17, 2021 at 6:04 pmI’ve made this recipe twice for my family and they just rave about this. I am a vegetarian and don’t eat this, but my family said make this again. Thank you for a quick and tasty dinner.
Katerina Petrovska
Aug 25, 2021 at 10:02 amThat’s great to hear! I am very glad everyone enjoyed it! Thank YOU! 🙂
ANGIE
Sep 8, 2021 at 11:24 amCAN I USE BONELESS CHOPS
epucsauce
Sep 11, 2021 at 6:59 pmI’m making these tonight because tge rub sounds so delicious. I did not substitute any ingredients, I’m going by what you have listed. I’ll update after dinner. 😋😋😋
Katerina Petrovska
Sep 13, 2021 at 2:36 pmI hope you enjoy it! Thank YOU! 🙂
Melissa
Dec 6, 2021 at 11:38 amI really don’t like pork chops! have made them once and the meal wasn’t very good, however we made these for my parents last night. They were fantastic! I’ll give my husband most of the credit for grilling- but these were the best I had ever tasted. My Italian mother (the world’s toughest food critic) even loved them! I used half sweet and half smoked paprika to make it an interesting flavor. Great recipe and thank you for posting this!
Katerina Petrovska
Dec 8, 2021 at 3:56 pmThat’s great to hear! I’m very happy everyone loved it! Thank YOU! 🙂
Sarah R.
Jul 4, 2022 at 11:06 pmMade these for our 4th of July dinner, they were amazing! Love the slight sweet flavor that the rub brings. Thank you!