There are dozens of very good grilled pork chop marinades but this one really stands out. There is something about it that makes the taste very special. Perhaps it’s the perfect balance of sweet, pungent, savory, salty and tangy notes. Or the Asian-inspired flavors that are bold and big. Pork chops made with this marinade are out of bounds. There is plenty of flavor in every bite. This is the kind of a pork chop you just want to keep eating. If pressed for time, you can easily get away with 30 minutes of marination time and still get a pretty tasty chop. But if you let the meat marinate at least overnight, you will be rewarded with mind-blowingly intense, deep and complex flavors, and tender and juicy meat. What I do is I marinate pork chops the night before, at my convenience, then grill the next day whenever I am ready. It’s very easy. If you are not ready to grill the next day and want to keep the pork chops in the fridge a little longer, that’s totally fine. I’ve marinated pork chops with this marinade for as long as 72 hours and did not notice any adverse effect.
Pork chops are best to cook fast over high heat. This way they won’t dry out before they cook through. Since this grilled pork chop marinade is sweet, you want to keep the temperature at about medium-high to prevent burning. As well, make sure to flip the meat frequently while grilling. Pork chops need to get to at least 145F internal temperature to be safe to eat. Since lean pork loin meat gets dry and chalky pretty quickly, try not to overcook them. If possible, use an instant-read thermometer to check for doneness. Using a thermometer eliminates any guesswork and lets you have optimum results every time you grill. I rely on my thermometer pretty heavily. The less I have to worry at the grill the better my food comes out.
