Quick and Easy Pork Chop Marinade and Basting Sauce
Transform your weeknight dinners with this Quick and Easy Pork Chop Marinade and Basting Sauce, a simple yet flavorful recipe that brings tender, juicy pork chops to your plate in no time. This versatile marinade combines the perfect balance of soy sauce, olive oil, honey, and apple cider vinegar, enhanced with aromatic garlic, oregano, and smoked paprika for a delightful depth of flavor. Ready in just 10 minutes of prep time, it’s perfect for grilling or pan-searing, ensuring your pork chops stay moist and infused with bold, savory sweetness. Whether you're short on time or planning ahead, this marinade delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort. Serve these succulent pork chops alongside roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a crisp salad for a dinner everyone will rave about. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe is a must-try for pork lovers!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.25 cup soy sauce
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 4 pieces pork chops
Instructions
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, olive oil, honey, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, paprika, ground black pepper, and salt until well combined.
Place the pork chops in a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish.
Pour half of the marinade over the pork chops, ensuring they are evenly coated. Reserve the remaining marinade for basting later.
Seal the bag or cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for more flavor. If short on time, marinate at room temperature for 10 minutes while preparing your grill or pan.
Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
Remove the pork chops from the marinade and discard the used marinade to prevent cross-contamination.
Cook the pork chops for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
While cooking, use the reserved marinade to baste the pork chops occasionally to enhance flavor and moisture.
Remove the pork chops from the heat and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving to retain their juices.
Serve warm with your favorite sides and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1729 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 136.6 g | 175% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.8 g | 184% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 300 mg | 100% | |
| Sodium | 3180 mg | 138% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.2 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.6 g | ||
| Protein | 106.9 g | 214% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 137 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1789 mg | 38% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
