Are you looking for a delicious and easy way to prepare pork chops? Grilled cha cha pork chops are a great option! Made with tender pork chops marinated in a flavorful mixture of soy sauce, garlic, onion, and spices, then grilled to perfection, cha cha pork chops are a hit at any cookout or dinner party. With just a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you can have a delectable meal on the table in no time. Get ready to taste the exciting fusion of sweet, savory, and smoky flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and impress your dinner guests.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
BEST GRILLED PORK CHOPS
This is a simple recipe. It is simple to throw together the marinade in the morning before going off to work and come home to an easy dinner to prepare at night.
Provided by goodeats
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes Boneless
Time 2h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix water, soy sauce, vegetable oil, lemon pepper seasoning, and minced garlic in a deep bowl; add pork chops and marinate in refrigerator at least 2 hours.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Remove pork chops from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
- Cook the pork chops on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center, 5 to 6 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.6 calories, Carbohydrate 2.1 g, Cholesterol 124 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 40.7 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 1254.4 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
ULTIMATE GRILLED PORK CHOPS
A little brining and a special dry rub go a long way to making the perfect pork chop. Once you've mastered how to cook thick pork chops, you'll be enjoying them all summer long. -Matthew Hass, Franklin, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine salt, sugar and 2 cups water; cook and stir over medium heat until salt and sugar are dissolved. Remove from heat. Add 2 cups ice water to cool brine to room temperature., Place pork chops in a large resealable plastic bag; add cooled brine. Seal bag, pressing out as much air as possible; turn to coat chops. Place in a 13x9-in. baking dish. Refrigerate 8-12 hours., Remove chops from brine; rinse and pat dry. Discard brine. Brush both sides of chops with oil. In a small bowl, mix rub ingredients; rub over pork chops. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes., Grill chops on an oiled rack, covered, over medium heat 4-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 18g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 130mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 30g protein.
GRILLED CHA-CHA PORK CHOPS
Infused with garlic and spices these pork chops are to die for!!! (Cooking time does not reflect marinating time.)
Provided by hollyfrolly
Categories Pork
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine the orange juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, cinnamon and salt and pepper in a large bowl.
- Add the chops and coat well with marinade.
- Cover bowl and marinate in refrigerator for 2-4 hours, turning once or twice.
- Heat a barbecue grill to high and grill the chops for about 6 minutes per side. -Be sure not to overcook.
- Enjoy!
CHAR GRILLED PORK PADDIES WITH VIETNAMESE HERBS: BUN CHA
Provided by Food Network
Time 12h35m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the spring onions, garlic chives, shallots, garlic, black pepper, fish sauce and soy sauce.
- In separate bowl, combine half the marinade, minced pork, and egg and mix well.
- Add the sliced pork belly to the remaining marinade. Cover and marinate both meats in the refrigerator for 2 hours, or overnight for a better result.
- Form the pork mixture into small round balls with oiled hands, then slightly press down on each ball to form patties, about 2 inches/5 cm in diameter and 1/2-inch/ 1 cm thick.
- Heat a charcoal grill or barbecue to medium-high and grill the patties for 4 minutes on each side. Grill the pork belly for 2 minutes on each side or until brown.
- Place the noodles, herbs and patties on three separate platters.
- Transfer to 4 to 6 dipping bowls.
- For the dipping sauce: Add fish sauce, vinegar, sugar and water to a saucepan. Mix, then bring to the boil. Transfer to a dipping bowl and add chile, garlic and lime juice.
TROPICAL GRILLED PORK CHOPS
Marinated pork chops are grilled to perfection and topped with a spicy salsa starring pineapple, mango, and applesauce.
Provided by EVE11
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes
Time 2h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- With a mortar and pestle, mash together the garlic, chili powder, cayenne, and cardamom seeds. Mix in enough water to form a paste.
- Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in spice paste, and cook until it begins to bubble, about 30 seconds. Stir in vinegar; cook without boiling for 2 minutes. Stir in sugar until it dissolves. Mix in mango, salt, cilantro, lemon juice, and jalapeno; simmer 20 minutes. Stir in applesauce and pineapple; simmer 10 minutes more. Season with white pepper. Place in a bowl, cover, and refrigerate until ready to use.
- To prepare marinade, mix 2/3 cup of the salsa with soy sauce and 1/3 cup vinegar. Place pork chops in a large resealable plastic bag, and pour marinade over chops. Seal tightly, and place in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Prepare grill for medium-high heat. Drain marinade from bag, and heat in a saucepan until boiling.
- Lightly oil grill grate. Place pork chops on the hot grill. Cook 10 minutes, or to desired doneness, turning once and basting occasionally with the boiled marinade.
- Warm remaining salsa over medium-low heat. Serve pork chops topped with the salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.9 calories, Carbohydrate 37.1 g, Cholesterol 37 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 15.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 928.4 mg, Sugar 33.6 g
FAVORITE GRILLED PORK CHOPS
This recipe is my favorite out of all my grilled pork chop recipes. I start preparing this entree the night before I plan to grill it.-Erica Svejda, Janesville, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Add pork chops; turn to coat. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., Drain and discard marinade. Grill pork chops, covered, over medium heat for 10-15 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let meat stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 109mg cholesterol, Sodium 358mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 44g protein.
QUICK AND EASY GRILLED PORK CHOPS
A quick and easy way to prepare flavorful grilled pork chops.
Provided by Erin
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Season both sides of the pork chops with cayenne pepper and black pepper and lightly poke with a fork to make a few holes. Place pork in a casserole dish, pour soy sauce over top, and add garlic. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour, turning halfway through.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Remove chops from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
- Place chops on the preheated grill and reduce heat to medium. Cook until no longer pink in the center, about 6 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.1 calories, Carbohydrate 3.4 g, Cholesterol 49 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 20.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 1105.1 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
BUN CHA - GRILLED VIETNAMESE PORK SKEWERED RECIPE
Make and share this Bun Cha - Grilled Vietnamese Pork Skewered Recipe recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Iron Woman
Categories High Protein
Time 1h25m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the honey, hoisin sauce, fish sauce, garlic, spring onions, oyster sauce, salt and pepper, mixing well.
- Add the pork, coating the slices well. Cover and marinate for 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, start the barbecue fire. Soak the bamboo skewers.
- When ready to eat, thread the meat strips on the skewers.
- Don't be tempted to overload the skewers; skewers which are too generous will char on the outside by the time the inside is cooked.
- Grill over medium-hot coals for 3 to 4 minutes, brushing the meat with the marinate.
- When browned and cooked, remove from the fire and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.4, Fat 14.9, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 130.1, Sodium 1635.3, Carbohydrate 12.7, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 7.7, Protein 45.4
Tips:
- Choose the right pork chops: Look for bone-in pork chops that are at least 1 inch thick. This will ensure that they stay juicy and flavorful during grilling.
- Brine the pork chops: Brining the pork chops in a mixture of water, salt, sugar, and spices helps to tenderize them and infuse them with flavor. You can brine the pork chops for as little as 30 minutes or up to overnight.
- Grill the pork chops over medium heat: This will help to prevent them from drying out. Cook the pork chops for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until they reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Let the pork chops rest before serving: This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a more tender and flavorful chop.
Conclusion:
Grilled cha-cha pork chops are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer cookout. The pork chops are brined in a flavorful mixture of spices and then grilled to perfection. The result is a juicy, tender, and flavorful chop that is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give grilled cha-cha pork chops a try.
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