I like to use my ThermoPop meat thermometer from ThermoWorks (I’m an affiliate). Works great! Almost there! I’ll cook them up in different ways - on the grill, in the broiler, baked in the oven, seared in a pan - and no matter how they are cooked, the best way to get that awesome flavor AND that wonderful juicy tenderness is with a good marinade. The best pork chop marinade makes your chops extra juicy and flavorful. That’s exactly what I have here for you, my friends. I’ve been experimenting with different marinades for different cuts of meat, and today I’m bringing you my favorite pork chop marinade. It adds just a touch of zing, so much better than anything from the grocery store. This is the best pork chop marinade for grilling, baking, broiling, air frying, no matter how you want to cook your pork chops. Notice the wonderful crust on the chops when you’re done, absolutely amazing. Let’s discuss how to make pork chop marinade and why using a marinade is a good thing for your chops. Aside from flavor and moisture, marinades can help with digestion and help to reduce carcinogens produced when cooking meats at high temperatures. You can marinate them overnight or whip up the marinade in the morning and marinate the chops throughout the day until you’re ready to cook later that evening. Even if you only have a single hour to marinate, it is worth doing it. Marinate the Pork Chops. Add your chops to the bowl or bag and submerge in the marinade. Marinate for 1 hour minimum, or up to 24 hours for the best flavor penetration. Discard Marinade and Cook the Pork Chops. When ready to cook, remove the pork and pour the marinade out. Cook the chops however you’d like! You have different options for cooking up your chops. Here are instructions for cooking them. When you’re ready to cook, simply thaw, discard the marinade, and cook them up. This makes a wonderful freezer meal. Try your chops with any of these awesome bbq sauces! For Bone-In Pork Chops / 1-inch thick:
The Spicy Food Lovers’ Cookbook, by Mike Hultquist (affiliate link, my friends!)
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Snake River Farms Kurobuta pork chops are exceptionally juicy and full of savory pork flavor. All our pork chops are 100% Berkshire, a heritage breed recognized for abundant marbling and striking pink color. Buy Kurobuta Pork from Snake River Farms (affiliate link, my friends!) Got any questions? Ask away! I’m happy to help. If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you’ll leave a comment with some STARS. Also, please share it on social media. Don’t forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I’ll be sure to share! Thanks! — Mike H. NOTE: This recipe was updated on 6/26/2023 to include new information and photos. It was originally published on 7/24/2019.
