Best 9 Zesty Grilled Pork Chops Recipes

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Are you craving a tantalizing grilled pork chop recipe that bursts with zest and flavor? Look no further! This article will guide you through the culinary journey of creating the perfect zesty grilled pork chops. With a harmonious blend of spices, marinades, and cooking techniques, you'll discover how to elevate this classic dish into an unforgettable dining experience. Prepare to embark on a flavor-filled adventure as we explore the secrets of grilling succulent and flavorful pork chops that will leave your taste buds dancing.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

ZESTY GRILLED PORK CHOPS



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I am going through my saved recipes that I cut out of magazines, and this is one of them I thought sounded tasty! For those that like it with a little more kick, add some cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes. Note: Time doesn't include marinating time. Update: I have now made this several times. I just love that the marinade is so quick to make and that I am able to cook it outdoors on the grill, very important here in Florida. This is such a tasty pork chop compared to fried or baked.

Provided by diner524

Categories     Pork

Time 17m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 cup soy sauce (use low sodium for less salty taste)
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon chili sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
6 ribs (3/4 inch thick) or 6 pork loin chops (3/4 inch thick)

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first five ingredients; mix well. Remove 1/4 cup for basting and refrigerate. Add pork chops to the remaining marinade and turn to coat. cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight, turning once.
  • Drain chops, discarding marinade. Grill, covered, over medium-hot heat for 4 minutes. Turn; baste with reserved marinade. Grill 4-7 minutes longer or until juices run clear.

ZESTY GRILLED PORK CHOPS



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Found this one on an ad for Grey Poupon. My new favoite way to make Pork Chops. Served with grilled zucchini and red peppers.

Provided by McGelby

Categories     Pork

Time 41m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 pork chops, 1/2 inch thick
1/4 cup kraft light zesty reduced-fat Italian salad dressing
1 tablespoon Grey Poupon Dijon Mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat grill to med heat.
  • Pierce both sides of chops several times with a fork.
  • Place in a shallow dish.
  • Combine dressing and mustard.
  • Pour half of dressing sauce mixture over dish
  • Refridgerate for at least 15 minutes to marinate.
  • Grill chops 7 - 8 min per side or until chops are cooked through (160 degrees).
  • Brush occasionally with reserved dressing mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474.7, Fat 26.4, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 138.2, Sodium 2390.2, Carbohydrate 10.6, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 2.3, Protein 49.4

ZESTY GRILLED CHOPS



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These pork chops make a quick company dish. Our family enjoys them on the grill, as the summer weather in our part of the country is hot and muggy. In the wintertime, they're wonderful prepared in the broiler. -Blanche Babinski, Minto, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon chili sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 garlic clove, minced
6 bone-in pork loin or rib chops (about 1-1/2 inches thick)

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine first five ingredients; reserve 1/3 cup mixture for brushing over chops. Add pork chops to bag; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate overnight., Drain pork, discarding marinade. Grill chops, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 145°, 6-8 minutes per side. Brush occasionally with reserved soy mixture during the last 5 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 598mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber trace fiber), Protein 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPICE-RUBBED GRILLED PORK CHOPS



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Dry rubs are also a terrific way to season pork chops. Select chops of close to an inch in thickness - nothing flimsy - then grill them over steady medium heat. We opt for rib chops over the center-cut variety when cooking outdoors because their greater fat content helps keep them moist, and we always prefer bone-in chops for their juiciness. You might add a barbecue sauce on the side with these, but we relish their crispy surface unvarnished.

Provided by Cheryl Alters Jamison

Categories     Pork     Marinate     Fourth of July     Quick & Easy     Father's Day     Spice     Summer     Grill/Barbecue

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Pork Chop Willy's Grilling Rub
3 tablespoons sweet paprika, preferably Spanish
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon coarse salt, either kosher or sea salt
3/4 teaspoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon chili powder
3/4 teaspoon granulated garlic or garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne
Six to eight 10- to 11-ounce bone-in pork rib chops, 3/4 to 1 inch thick
Vegetable oil spray

Steps:

  • At least 1 and up to 8 hours before you plan to grill the pork chops, prepare the dry rub, combining the ingredients in a small bowl. Coat the chops with the spice mixture, place them in a large plastic bag, seal, and refrigerate.
  • Fire up the grill, bringing the heat to medium (4 to 5 seconds with the hand test).
  • Remove the chops from the refrigerator and let them sit covered at room temperature for about 20 minutes.
  • Spray the chops with oil and transfer them to the grill. Grill for 18 to 20 minutes total. Turn onto each side twice, rotating the chops a half turn each time to get criss-cross grill marks. The chops are done when just a hint of pink remains at the center. Serve hot.

ZESTY PORK CHOPS



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My own creation, this recipe is light, flavorful and simple to make. I sometimes top these pork chops with breadcrumbs and shredded mozzarella for the last 10 minutes of baking. They're a favorite with family and friends. -Cheryl Boak, Rothesay, New Brunswick

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 boneless pork loin chops (4 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1-3/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
4 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup pimiento-stuffed olives
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh basil or 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • Sprinkle pork chops with pepper and salt. Place flour in a large resealable plastic bag; add the pork chops, one at a time, and shake to coat., In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, brown chops on both sides. Transfer to an ungreased 11x7-in. baking dish. Top with tomatoes, mushrooms, onions and olives. Sprinkle with garlic, basil and oregano., Cover and bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 670mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BEST GRILLED PORK CHOPS



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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

½ cup water
⅓ cup light soy sauce
¼ cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning
2 teaspoons minced garlic
6 boneless pork loin chops, trimmed of fat

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

MISTAKENLY ZESTY PORK CHOPS



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Yes, the title says it all! This recipe was created by mistake. While using another recipe as a guide, I made the mistake of using cocktail sauce instead of chili sauce. Well, this was the best darn mistake I have ever made. These pork chops had the most wonderful zip to them! Mistakes like this should happen more often!

Provided by BOOKCHICKADEE

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Chop Recipes     Baked

Time 4h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup soy sauce
¾ cup water
½ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon honey
1 dash lemon juice
4 pork chops
1 cup ketchup
½ cup cocktail sauce
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons water
1 ½ teaspoons ground dry mustard

Steps:

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, mix the soy sauce, water, brown sugar, honey, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, and cool.
  • Place the pork chops in a large, resealable plastic bag. Pour the soy sauce mixture into the bag, seal, and marinate in the refrigerator for 3 to 6 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Drain the pork chops, and discard remaining marinade. Arrange the pork chops in a baking dish, cover, and bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven.
  • In a bowl, blend the ketchup, cocktail sauce, brown sugar, water, and mustard. Pour over the pork chops, and continue baking 30 minutes, to an internal temperature of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.1 calories, Carbohydrate 72 g, Cholesterol 35.1 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 4734.7 mg, Sugar 63.9 g

ZESTY PORK CHOPS



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A zesty dinner ready in just 20 minutes! Enjoy this grilled pork recipe that's made with just four ingredients.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup prepared horseradish
1 tablespoon lemon juice
6 fully cooked smoked pork chops, about 1/2 inch thick (about 1 1/4 pounds)

Steps:

  • Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Heat brown sugar, horseradish and lemon juice to boiling in 1-quart saucepan, stirring constantly. Brush on pork.
  • Cover and grill pork 4 to 6 inches from medium-high heat about 15 minutes, turning once, until hot. Serve remaining sauce with pork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1050 mg

ZESTY PORK CHOPS AND GRILLED VEGETABLES



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Try something different at you next cookout with our Zesty Pork Chops and Grilled Vegetables recipe. Quick to prepare, our low-calorie Zesty Pork Chops and Grilled Vegetables recipe may just become one of your staples.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 36m

Yield Makes 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 bone-in pork chops, 1/2 inch thick (1-1/4 lb.)
1/4 cup KRAFT Lite Zesty Italian Dressing
1 Tbsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
2 red peppers, cut lengthwise into wedges
2 zucchini, cut diagonally into 1/4-inch-thick slices

Steps:

  • Preheat grill to medium heat. Pierce both sides of chops several times with fork; place in shallow dish. Combine dressing and mustard. Pour half of the dressing mixture over chops; cover dish.
  • Refrigerate at least 15 min. to marinate. Set remaining dressing mixture aside for later use. Remove chops from marinade; discard marinade.
  • Grill chops and vegetables 7 to 8 min. on each side or until chops are cooked through (160ºF) and vegetables are crisp-tender, brushing occasionally with the reserved dressing mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 400 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 29 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right pork chops: Look for bone-in pork chops that are at least 1 inch thick. This will help them stay juicy during grilling.
  • Marinate the pork chops: Marinating the pork chops in a flavorful marinade will help tenderize them and infuse them with flavor. You can use a simple marinade made with olive oil, garlic, herbs, and spices, or you can get creative and try a more complex marinade.
  • Grill the pork chops over medium-high heat: This will help to sear the outside of the pork chops and keep them juicy on the inside. Cook the pork chops for about 5-7 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 more tender and flavorful pork chops.

Conclusion:

Grilled pork chops are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. By following these tips, you can cook perfect grilled pork chops every time. Serve the pork chops with your favorite sides, such as grilled vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.

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