Grilled Pork Chops {Just 15 Minutes!}

This is truly the perfect 15-minute grilled pork chops recipe! A simple seasoning and a few minutes on the grill yields juicy, tender meat for an easy dinner any night of the week.

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Grilled Pork Chop Recipes

There are a handful of grilled pork chop recipes that the whole family loves — and that we therefore serve on repeat. These delicious 15-minute grilled pork chops are one of those great meals that comes together quickly with just a few very basic ingredients. They always get rave reviews (even from picky little kids)! Serve them with mac and cheese, biscuits, cornbread, pasta salad, Caesar salad, or collard greens for a delicious and simple family meal.

The Best Pork Chops for Grilling

Pork chops are a loin cut perpendicularly to the spine of the pig and usually containing a rib or part of a vertebra. There are four major sections where pork chops come from:

• Shoulder Chops (also called Blade Chops): This dark-colored meat has a lot of fat and connective tissues, and some blade bone. This cut has a lot of flavor, but it also contains a lot of tough gristle, so the meat does best when it’s tenderized or braised in slow, moist heat. Shoulder chops are well suited for the slow cooker.
• Rib Chops (also called Center-Cut Rib Chops): These come from the rib section of the loin, and have a bone running along one side and sometimes a layer of fat on the outside. Rib chops from the blade end have more fat and connective tissue than chops from the shoulder end. These chops are very tender and have a mild flavor. Since the meat is lean, rib chops do best with quick cooking like grilling, broiling, or sear-roasting.
• Loin Chops (also called Center-Cut Loin Chops): This cut comes from the hip and loin toward the back of the animal. Loin chops cut toward the center of the loin will have a T-shaped bone that has loin on one side and tenderloin on the other. Sometimes the more tenderloin present, the higher the cost. Top loin chops will have no tenderloin. Like rib chops, they should be cooked quickly, so grill, broil, or sear-roast these chops.
• Boneless Chops (also called Pork Loin Filets): These chops come from the head of the loin above the loin chops. Boneless pork chops are basically top loin or rib chops with the bones removed. Cook boneless pork chops the same way as rib or loin chops — grilling, broiling, or sear-roasting.

In short, you can use this easy grilled pork chops recipe with rib chops, loin chops, or boneless chops. Our preference is always a 1-2 inch “thick-cut” chop. The chops shown here each weighed about 8 ounces and measured about 1 ½-inches thick.

How Long to Grill Pork Chops {Time Chart}

The total cooking time for your pork chops will depend on the size and thickness of your meat, as well as the temperature of your grill, and whether you’re using bone-in or boneless chops. Here’s a handy chart that provides a closer approximation for your reference:

Again, the best way to know when your meat is done is to use an instant-read meat thermometer. Pork chops should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145°F.

How to Serve Juicy Grilled Pork Chops

This versatile meat pairs nicely with almost any of your favorite sides. Here are some of our favorite side dishes that go with juicy pork chops:

• Hush Puppies
• Coleslaw or Vinegar Coleslaw
• Hoe Cakes
• Baked Potato Wedges
• Charleston Red Rice, Risotto, or Rice Pilaf
• Skillet Cornbread, Jiffy Cornbread with Creamed Corn, Bakery-Style Corn Muffins, Honey Cornbread, Old-Fashioned Corn Sticks, Sweet Cornbread Muffins
• Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese, Crock Pot Mac and Cheese, Stovetop Shells and Cheese, or No-Boil Easy Mac and Cheese
• Southern Buttermilk Biscuits, 3-Ingredient Buttermilk Biscuits, Flaky Biscuits, Aunt Bee’s 3-Ingredient Buttermilk Biscuits, Sweet Potato Biscuits, Cheese Biscuits, Easy Drop Biscuits
• Pumpkin Bread or Pumpkin Muffins
• 3-Ingredient Sour Cream Muffins, Farmhouse Blackberry Muffins, One-Bowl Zucchini Muffins, Blueberry Muffins, or Old-Fashioned Cranberry Muffins
• Wedge Salad, Classic Caesar Salad, House Salad with Candied Pecans, or a Green Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette
• Easy Potato Salad
• Arkansas Green Beans with Bacon, Roasted Green Beans, or Southern-Style Green Beans
• Broccoli Cauliflower Salad
• Fried Apples or Baked Apple Slices
• Southern Succotash
• Sauteed Zucchini
• Carrot Raisin Salad
• Southern Collard Greens
• Fried Okra
• Broccoli and Cheese
• Easy Pasta Salad or Southern Macaroni Salad
• Jiffy Corn Casserole, Fried Corn, Corn Salad, or Corn on the Cob
• Homemade Baked Beans with Bacon
• Charleston Red Rice or Rice Pilaf
• Okra and Tomatoes
• Southern Squash Casserole
• Cheese Grits
• Fried Cabbage with Apples and Onion, Braised Red Cabbage, or Roasted Cabbage

Wines that pair well with Savory Grilled Pork Chops

Pork chops are a pretty neutral white meat, so they pair nicely with acidic, fruity white wines. Good options include:

• Riesling
• Pinot Grigio
• Sauvignon Blanc
• Chardonnay

Recipe Variations

• This recipe works well with bone-in or boneless pork chops. Just adjust the cooking time according to the size and thickness of your meat (refer to the chart above).
• Adjust the seasonings to suit your taste. You can use a prepared all-purpose seasoning, barbecue seasoning, cumin, paprika, onion powder, ground red pepper (for spice), any combination of your favorite herbs, or just keep it simple with salt and black pepper.
• Baste the pork chops with bbq sauce during the final few minutes.

Tips for the Best Grilled Pork Chop Recipe

• Get the grill nice and hot. Similar to pork tenderloin, pork chops are a lean meat, so they stay juiciest when cooked quickly over medium-high or high heat.
• The total grilling time will vary depending on a number of different factors, such as the temperature of your grill, the temperature of your chops when they go on the grill, and the size and thickness of your meat. As a result, it’s always best to use a meat thermometer to know exactly when your pork is done. You’re looking for an internal temperature of 145°F.
• Allow the meat to rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing. The juices will redistribute throughout the meat so that the pork chops stay nice and juicy.
• Health Benefits of Pork Chops: Grilling pork chops can be a healthy way to prepare this lean cut of meat. Pork chops have 24 grams of protein in a 3-ounce portion and offers a good source of zinc. A 6-ounce grilled pork chop seasoned with olive oil and all-purpose seasoning has about 250 calories, 13 grams of fat, zero carbohydrates, and 31 grams of protein. This is a Keto-friendly and low-carb option.

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Perfect 15-Minute Grilled Pork Chops

5 from 4 votes

Prep: 5 minutes minutes

Cook: 10 minutes minutes

Total: 15 minutes minutes

Servings 4 people

Calories 249.6 kcal

Tender and juicy every time, these grilled pork chops are truly the best!

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Ingredients

  

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FOR THE PORK CHOPS

• 4 thick-cut boneless pork chops
• Olive oil

FOR THE HOUSE SEASONING

• ¼ cup garlic powder
• ¼ cup kosher salt
• ¼ cup dried parsley
• ¼ cup dried minced onion
• ¼ cup dried basil

Instructions

PREPARE THE HOUSE SEASONING

• Mix ingredients together and store in an airtight container for up to 1 year.
  

PREPARE THE PORK CHOPS

• Pat the meat dry. Rub each chop with olive oil and sprinkle with House Seasoning, to taste (I use about 1 teaspoon of olive oil and ¼ teaspoon of seasoning on each side of each pork chop).

GRILL THE PORK CHOPS

• Heat coals, gas grill, or grill pan to medium-high heat. Brush grates with oil to prevent sticking. Place meat on the grill and cook for about 5-6 minutes per side (for thick boneless chops) or refer to the cooking time chart above for other cuts. The pork is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
  
• Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
  

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Notes

• Get the grill nice and hot. Similar to pork tenderloin, pork chops are a lean meat, so they stay juiciest when cooked quickly over medium-high or high heat.
• The total grilling time will vary depending on a number of different factors, such as the temperature of your grill, the temperature of your chops when they go on the grill, and the size and thickness of your meat. As a result, it’s always best to use a meat thermometer to know exactly when your pork is done. You’re looking for an internal temperature of 145°F.
• Allow the meat to rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing. The juices will redistribute throughout the meat so that the pork chops stay nice and juicy.
• Health Benefits of Pork Chops: Grilling pork chops can be a healthy way to prepare this lean cut of meat. Pork chops have 24 grams of protein in a 3-ounce portion and offers a good source of zinc. A 6-ounce grilled pork chop seasoned with olive oil and all-purpose seasoning has about 250 calories, 13 grams of fat, zero carbohydrates, and 31 grams of protein. This is a Keto-friendly and low-carb option.
• This recipe works well with bone-in or boneless pork chops. Just adjust the cooking time according to the size and thickness of your meat (refer to the chart above).
• Adjust the seasonings to suit your taste. You can use a prepared all-purpose seasoning, barbecue seasoning, cumin, paprika, onion powder, ground red pepper (for spice), any combination of your favorite herbs, or just keep it simple with salt and black pepper.
• Baste the pork chops with bbq sauce during the final few minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 6oz grilled pork chopCalories: 249.6kcalProtein: 31.5gFat: 13.6gSaturated Fat: 4.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.3gCholesterol: 67.5mgSodium: 487mgFiber: 1.5g

Keyword: boneless pork chops recipe, grilled pork chop recipes, grilled pork chops, how long to grill pork chops

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Author: Blair Lonergan

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