Juicy Pork Chop Marinade (5 Ingredients)

This 5 ingredient pork chop marinade will infuse your pork chops with sweet, salty, and garlicky goodness.

This pork chop marinade is sweet from the brown sugar, salty from the soy sauce, and savory from the Worcestershire sauce. It all comes together with a little citrus and garlic to make this delicious pork chop marinade.

I love that this pork chop marinade not only infuses the pork chops with flavor, but also helps to tenderize them.

Cousin: I have used this marinade on other cuts of pork, such as pork tenderloin and pork tenderloin.

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What’s in this juicy pork chop marinade?

This truly is the best pork chop marinade. In fact, it’s also our favorite. Grilled pork chop marinade because the end results are simply delicious!

i am willow: you’ll notice that salt is not listed in the ingredient list and that’s because most of it comes from soy sauce! Feel free to change for tamari.
brown sugar– Brown sugar gives this sweet and salty marinade the sweetness. Any type works.
English sauce: I love Worcestershire sauce in marinades because it’s tangy and flavorful.
Garlic: the garlic in this really ties the marinade together.
Lemon: a bit of citrus is really the icing on the cake!

What is the secret ingredient in this pork chop marinade? Worcestershire sauce is definitely the secret ingredient. It adds a little flavor, flavor, and lots of flavor.

variations

Looking to use what you have on hand? Feel free to use a little black pepper, dijon mustard, honey, extra virgin olive oil, or balsamic vinegar. They would all add delicious flavors.

Any kind of fresh herbs like rosemary, thyme, or basil would also be a delicious addition!

What kind of pork chops are best for marinating?

There are so many different types of pork chops on the market: thick, thin, bone-in, boneless.

This pork chop marinade works for any cut of pork.

In the photos in this post, we used thick cut bone-in pork chops that we got directly from the butcher at a local grocery store.

What to store marinated pork chops in

When marinating any type of meat, we normally use 2 different containers:

Pan: if using a casserole, we recommend flipping the pork chops a few times to make sure everything is well coated. You can also use whatever type of deep skillet you have on hand.
One gallon plastic bag: I prefer to use a plastic bag because I find that more meat is covered.

How long to marinate pork chops?

We recommend marinating your pork chops for 12-24 hours. However, if you are short on time, 2-4 hours will do the trick.

Trust us when we say that the longer the better. Your pork chops will become so juicy and flavorful the longer they sit,

Ways to Cook Marinated Pork Chops

I mentioned that this is a fantastic marinade for grilled pork chops, but it’s also great for a variety of other cooking methods.

Grill: Grill the pork chops at 400ºF (medium-high heat) over direct heat for about 6-8 minutes per side or until cooked through. Check out our Grilled Pork Chops Recipe.

Oven: Grill at 375ºF for about 15-20 minutes, depending on the thickness of the pork chops. Check out our Baked Pork Chops Recipe.

instant pot: Pressure cook pork chops on high pressure for about 10 minutes. Check out our Instant Pot Pork Chops Recipe.

Air Fryer: Air fry the pork chops at 400ºF for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through. Check out our Air Fryer Pork Chops recipe.

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According to FoodSafey.gov, the safe minimum internal temperature of pork is at least 145ºF.

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Questions and answers

What is the best way to tenderize pork chops?

The best way to tenderize a pork chop is by using a meat tenderizer to break up the tendons and/or by using a marinade to infuse the meat with moisture.

How long can you marinate pork chops?

You can let your pork chops marinate for up to 24 hours.

How to make pork soft and tender?

The best way to make a soft and tender pork chop is to marinate it, sear it over high heat, and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Can you freeze marinated pork chops?

This pork chop marinade is actually perfect for freezing! Instead of marinating the pork for the recommended 12 to 24 hours, place the plastic bag directly in the freezer. Freeze up to 3 months.

Before cooking, allow the pork chops to thaw completely, then follow your favorite cooking method.

Amazing Pork Chop Marinade

A sweet and savory pork chop marinade made with only 5 ingredients. It is made with soy sauce, brown sugar, lemon juice, garlic, and Worcestershire.

Homework:12 hours

Cook:0 minutes

Total:12 hours

Fat 9

carbohydrates 13

Protein 48

Instructions

Add soy sauce, light brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, and lemon juice to a bowl and mix until sugar dissolves.
Place the pork chops in a large gallon-sized plastic bag, then pour the marinade into the bag.
Remove air from plastic bag and carefully massage marinade into pork chops.
Place the pork chops in the refrigerator and marinate for 12-24 hours or for at least 2-4 hours.
When you’re ready to cook your pork chops, follow your favorite cooking method, like these Grilled Pork Chops.