How to Grill Juicy Pork Chops
Learn how to grill juicy pork chops with this easy recipe. These thick cut pork chops are seasoned with a simple dry rub, grilled until extra tender.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 752kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt
- 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
- ½ tablespoon coarse black pepper
- 4 pounds bone-in pork chops (four 1-pound chops)
Grilled Peaches, for serving (optional)
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 teaspoon light brown sugar
- 4 peaches halved and pitted
Brine (Optional)
- 4 cups water
- ¼ cup Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups ice
Instructions
- Prepare Brine (Optional): In a pot, boil water. Add kosher salt and sugar. Stir until dissolved. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Stir in 4 cups of ice until mostly melted and brine is room temperature.
- Place pork chops in a bowl/container. Pour brine over chops, ensuring they're fully submerged.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results. Before cooking, remove chops from brine, rinse, and pat dry.
- Grilling Instructions: Mix salt, garlic powder, and black pepper in a small bowl for pork rub.
- Coat pork chops with dry rub, covering all sides.
- Heat gas or charcoal grill to 350°F (medium to medium-high heat).
- Cook chops for 8-10 minutes per side, or until until seared and internal temperature reaches 145°F. Use an instant-read thermometer for accuracy.
- Grilled Peaches (Optional): Mix melted butter and brown sugar. Brush over peach halves. Grill cut side down for 4 minutes per side until soft with grill marks.
- Remove from grill and serve pork chops with grilled peaches on top. Note: Pork chops may have a slight pink center, which is normal.
Nutrition
Calories: 752kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 72g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 250mg | Sodium: 9094mg | Potassium: 1389mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 688IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 3mg
