Pork chops are a welcome addition to any dinner menu, and this marinated version is a family favorite. Serve your pork chops with Instant Pot mashed potatoes and roasted broccoli for a complete meal that everyone will love. Pork chops naturally have a mild flavor which makes them the perfect meat to soak up a marinade. This is the best pork chop marinade – tender, juicy and full of flavor. You can bake, broil or grill your marinated pork chops for restaurant quality results that will earn you rave reviews. Add some great side dishes like cilantro lime rice and grilled vegetables for a memorable meal.
Pork Chop Marinade Ingredients
To make this recipe, you will need olive oil, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, Italian seasoning, salt, garlic and pepper.
How Do You Make A Pork Chop Marinade?
Place all the marinade ingredients in a bowl or resealable freezer bag. If you’re using a bowl, whisk everything together. If you’re using a bag, seal the bag and shake well to combine. Place your pork chops in the bowl or in the bag, then marinate for at least one hour.
Tips For Pork Chop Marinade
This marinade can be made up to 3 days before you plan to use it. Simply store the marinade in the fridge until you’re ready to pour it over your pork. You can really use any cut of pork for this marinade such as bone-in pork chops, boneless pork chops, pork loin or pork tenderloin. You can even use the marinade for chicken or steaks! Be sure to check out some of my other great marinade options for other types of meat such as teriyaki marinade, BBQ chicken marinade, London broil marinade and chicken thigh marinade. This marinade contains sugar which adds great flavor, but can easily burn on the grill. Make sure your grill or pan is not too hot before you add your meat! No brown sugar on hand? Honey is also a great choice!
Flavor Variations
While this recipe is delicious as-is, you can add other ingredients to customize it to your tastes.
Spicy: Add crushed red pepper flakes to taste. Herb Lover’s: Add 1/4 cup fresh chopped herbs such as thyme, green onions, rosemary or parsley. Scrape off the large pieces of herbs before you cook your pork. Asian: Use a blend of olive oil, toasted sesame oil, lime juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger and garlic. Mexican: Use a blend of olive oil, lime juice, garlic, chili powder and onion powder.
Once you try this pork chop marinade, you’ll find yourself using it on a regular basis! My family requests marinated pork chops all the time and I’m always happy to oblige.
