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    Ingredients » Recipes » Pork

    Juicy Grilled Pork Chops

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Feb 15, 2022 by Dee

    Juicy Grilled Pork Chops marinated in Italian Dressing and seasoned with dry rub are tender, flavorful and perfectly cooked on the gas grill or air fryer. This easy pork chop recipe takes minutes to make and is perfect when you want a quick and easy dinner the whole family will enjoy! via @meamel

    Juicy Grilled Pork Chops marinated in Italian Dressing and seasoned with dry rub are tender, flavorful and perfectly cooked on the gas grill. Make the BEST grilled pork chops ever with this easy recipe! It is perfect when you want a quick and easy dinner the whole family will enjoy!

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    grilled pork chops on a white platter with parsley

    Need an easy dinner idea? You can't go wrong with this super easy pork chop recipe! Just season with dry rub, marinate in Italian dressing, and grill or air fry. It's basically the same as Italian Dressing Chicken, only with pork.

    In the fall and winter, some of our favorite pork chops recipes include Baked Breaded Pork Chops, Crock Pot Pork Chops, Polish Breaded Pork Chops, Pork Chops and Rice and Baked Ranch Pork Chops.

    But in the spring and summer, it's all about grilling pork chops on a gas grill!

    Ingredients

    You only need a few simple ingredients to make these grilled pork chops. And, you probably have everything you need in your fridge or pantry. If not, you should be able to find them in your local grocery stores:

    • Pork chops -- I use bone in pork chops
    • Dry rub - sea salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika
    • Italian salad dressing -- for a quick marinade

    How to Make Juicy Grilled Pork Chops

    First, start off by seasoning your chops with a simple dry rub. Pat the chops dry with a paper towel.

    Then, mix sea salt, garlic powder and smoked paprika together in a small bowl. Rub the mix on both sides of the pork chops.

    dry rub on pork chop

    Then, marinade the pork chops. I like to make a simple marinade: Italian dressing makes the easiest, BEST marinade for pork chops!

    Place pork chops into a zip-top gallon freezer bag. Then, pour Italian Dressing into the bag, over the chops. You don't need a lot of dressing -- 1 cup will do.

    Next, marinate the pork chops in the Italian dressing for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator. You can marinate pork chops for 2 hours or overnight if you want, but it's not necessary.

    marinate pork chops in Italian dressing in freezer bag

    Cooking Time

    Take the pork chops out of the refrigerator while you preheat the grill. Note -- Don't leave them out for longer than 20 minutes. Pro tip -- Rub a little avocado oil on the grill grates to avoid the meat sticking.

    So how long to cook pork chops on the grill? Cook on direct medium heat -- about 350 degrees for 4 minutes on one side.

    Then, flip and cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until the internal temperature is at least 145 degrees, according to an instant read thermometer or meat thermometer. Make sure you insert the thermometer in the thickest part of the chop.

    Note -- These chops were about ½ to ¾ inches thick. If you have thicker chops than that, they'll need to cook a little longer. Exact cook time depends on the thickness of your pork chops and your grill.

    Remove the pork chops to a serving tray or platter, and cover with aluminum foil. It is important that the pork rests for about 5 minutes at room temperature before serving. This keeps the pork chops juicy and tender!

    bone in pork chop on gas grill

    Variations

    If you can't grill or don't want to grill your chops, you can cook pork chops with Italian dressing in the air frier! We make Juicy Air Fryer Pork Chops with just a dry rub, but marinating them first makes them even juicier and more flavorful.

    After marinating, preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees. Cook for 20 minutes, turning about halfway through the cooking process. Use a meat thermometer to ensure they're at least 145 degrees f internally.

    Another great way to cook these juicy pork chops in on an indoor grill. I have the Ninja Foodi Grill XL, but any similar indoor grill will work just fine.

    There's no one way to make good pork chops, so feel free to season these juicy chops how you see fit! Black pepper, onion powder, and kosher salt make a tasty, simple dry pork rub. Get a little spicy with chili powder, cayenne pepper, or red pepper flakes.

    Instead of Italian dressing, use a little olive oil or avocado oil for the marinade. Apple cider vinegar is also a great option. For a sweeter flavor, add some brown sugar to the dry rub. Add BBQ sauce and honey to your pork chop marinade for BBQ pork chops with that classic, smoky flavor.

    If you have boneless pork chops, check out my recipe for grilled pork loin chops!

    How to Store and Reheat

    Store any leftover grilled pork chops in an airtight container in the refrigerator, where they'll last for 4 to 5 days.

    Reheat the chops in the microwave, or in an air fryer or oven.

    platter of grilled pork chops topped with parsley

    Recipe published in 2021 and updated in 2022.

    grilled pork chops with Italian marinade on white platter

    Juicy Grilled Pork Chops

    Published by Dee
    Juicy Grilled Pork Chops marinated in Italian Dressing and seasoned with dry rub are tender, flavorful and perfectly cooked on the gas grill. Make the BEST grilled pork chops ever with this easy recipe! It is perfect when you want a quick and easy dinner the whole family will enjoy!
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 8 mins
    marinate 1 hr
    Total Time 1 hr 13 mins
    Course Main
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 to 6 people
    Calories 432 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 to 6 bone-in pork chops about ½ to ¾ inch thick
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
    • 1 cup Italian salad dressing

    Instructions
     

    • Pat pork chops dry on both sides with a paper towel
    • Mix the garlic powder, sea salt and smoked paprika together, and rub on both sides of pork chops
    • Place chops in gallon zip top freezer bag, and pour Italian dressing over pork chops. Close bag, place in refrigerator, and marinate for 1 hour
    • Remove from fridge and place on counter while you heat grill. Rub avocado oil on grates to prevent sticking (optional) Cook over direct heat on medium heat (350°) degrees for 4 minutes on 1 side. Then flip and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on second side or until internal temperature is 145° or higher, according to meat thermometer
    • Remove to large platter, cover and allow to rest for 3 minutes before serving
    • To air fry, preheat air fryer to 380, and cook for 18 to 20 minutes, turning once, or until internal temperature is at least 145°

    Notes

    Thicker pork chops will take longer to cook.
    Can marinate longer or overnight if desired.
    You can also grill pork chops on the Ninja Foodi grill or similar indoor grill.

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 432kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 36gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 117mgSodium: 968mgPotassium: 645mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 154IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 1mg
    Tried this recipe? Please comment and rate it! Show me your dish on Instagram!Mention @meatloafandmelodrama or tag #meatloafandmelodrama!

    With just a few simple steps, you can get juicy, tender pork chops the whole family will enjoy!

    If you like these chops as much as we do, please leave a comment and star rating.

    Better yet, there is no best way to prepare these flavorful pork chops: charcoal grill, indoor grill, air fryer--anything will do!

    For more delicious easy pork chop recipes, easy meals with delicious flavor, and simple dinners and side dishes, be sure to subscribe to the newsletter and follow me on social media!

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    1. Ann says

      February 27, 2022 at 8:36 am

      These are the best pork chops ever! So juicy and delicious!5 stars

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    2. Patrick says

      February 18, 2022 at 4:56 pm

      This was a great dinner last night! Love to BBQ and this did not take long at all. Going to make these all BBQ season!5 stars

      Reply
    3. Kevin says

      June 04, 2021 at 11:15 pm

      Tried these tonight and they were awesome. Turned out just a great as they pictures.5 stars

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      • Dee says

        June 06, 2021 at 8:20 pm

        I'm so happy you liked the pork chops, Kevin. Thanks!

    4. Jim says

      May 21, 2021 at 12:32 pm

      Love these. Have made them twice already. Done in just a few minutes on each side and the flavor is awesome.5 stars

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      • Dee says

        May 21, 2021 at 12:38 pm

        Thanks, Jim. I'm so glad you liked the pork chops!

    5. Amanda Livesay says

      May 20, 2021 at 4:37 am

      Love this quick marinade! It adds so much flavor to the chops.5 stars

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    6. Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says

      May 19, 2021 at 3:22 am

      This Juicy Grilled Pork Chop sounds amazing! I want to dive into my screen!5 stars

      Reply
    7. Catalina says

      May 19, 2021 at 2:43 am

      I am drooling over these pork chops! Now I know what I will make for dinner tonight!5 stars

      Reply
    8. Mae says

      May 18, 2021 at 8:53 pm

      Perfectly seasoned and so juicy pork chops! We'll be making these again and again!5 stars

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      • Dee says

        May 21, 2021 at 1:16 pm

        Thanks, Mae! I'm glad you liked them!

    9. amanda says

      May 18, 2021 at 6:18 pm

      Best pork chops I have ever had, only recipe I will use from now on!5 stars

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      • Dee says

        May 18, 2021 at 8:38 pm

        Thank you so much, Amanda! I'm happy you liked them!

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