Description
A versatile marinade recipe that works well for grilling or baking pork chops, providing deep flavor in a short time.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup soy sauce (low sodium)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, thyme, pepper, and orange juice.
- Place four pork chops in a large zip-top bag or shallow dish.
- Pour the marinade over the pork chops, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Seal the bag or cover the dish.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours for best flavor. Do not marinate longer than 4 hours due to the acid content.
- Remove pork chops from the marinade and pat them dry before cooking. Discard the remaining marinade.
- Cook the pork chops using your preferred method (grill or oven) until they reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
Notes
- For a honey-mustard variation, substitute 2 tablespoons of the soy sauce with 2 tablespoons of honey.
- If you prefer an Asian flavor profile, replace the apple cider vinegar and orange juice with 1/4 cup of pineapple juice and 1 tablespoon of grated fresh ginger.
- Patting the chops dry before cooking helps achieve a better sear.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Marinating (Grilling or Baking)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop (before cooking)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 18
- Cholesterol: 60