The Scoop
A simple marinade with a big payoff: a bit sweet, a bit salty, deeply savory. You can have it all.
Pork chops, done right!
A simple marinade with a big payoff: a bit sweet, a bit salty, deeply savory. You can have it all.
They get their tenderness from an overnight soak in a brown sugar and soy sauce marinade, perfectly balanced with garlic and pepper. So, you end up with a caramelized exterior, a juicy center, and a massive smile on your face.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 4 (8-ounce) pork loin chops, bone-in and 1-inch thick
Directions
- In a bowl or shallow dish, combine the brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, and pepper.
- Add the pork chops to the mixture, turning them to coat.
- Cover and refrigerate the bowl for at least 8 hours and up to overnight.
- Grease the grill rack.
- Preheat the grill to medium heat.
- Drain the pork chops, discarding the marinade.
- Place the chops on the grill and cook, covered, until the meat reaches at least 145 degrees F internally, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Let the meat stand for 5 minutes. Serve.
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