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Why You’ll Love My Recipe

There are few things that smack of down-home cooking more intensely than a pork chop! Not only are pork chops more affordable than beef steaks, but with a little care and attention, you can have a delicious, juicy main dish that goes excellently alongside all kinds of sides!

Unlike beef steaks, pork chops can go from tender to firm and unpleasant quickly, resulting in a more delicate and skill-intensive cooking process. However, with this recipe you should be able to make mouth-watering pork chops every single time, so long as you season them right and don’t zone out while they’re on the grill!

Make sure to make your very own Pork Chop Seasoning for this recipe. Or why not make The Best Juicy Brown Sugar Baked Pork Chops instead?

Three grilled pork chops with a dark, seasoned crust rest on parchment paper atop a wooden board, with plates, utensils, and parsley in the background.

Karlynn’s Recipe Notes

Skill Level: I’m sure you’ll find this recipe easy to make, just make sure you’re keeping an eye on your pork chops while they cook, and choose the right method for your preferred cut thickness!
Total Time: You can have these pork chops on the table in just 25 minutes!
Variations: The best way to customize this recipe is with a good seasoning blend! You can either follow my recipe for pork chop seasoning, or blend your own using whatever you like! Flavors like rosemary, thyme, paprika, sage, and fennel all go well with pork, so go ham! (Pun intended.)
Tools For This Recipe: You will need a grill, an instant read thermometer and a pair of tongs to make this recipe!

A seasoned, grilled pork chop garnished with herbs sits on a plate with asparagus, with another pork chop and spices visible in the background.

What You’ll Need for Ingredients

Pork Chops: Look for decently thick pork chops (1 to 1.5 inches) for this recipe. Though thinner pork chops will cook quicker, there’s a higher likelihood that they’ll become overcooked quickly and if they’re thicker, you’ll need to cook them longer at a lower temperature to make sure that they’re fully cooked inside without burning the exterior. Karlynn’s Tip: If your local supermarket only carries super lean, super thin-cut pork chops, why not try your neighborhood butcher shop? The best part of going to a specialty store is that you can often ask for a specific cut thickness!

Seasoning Mix: I use my recipe for homemade pork chop seasoning for this recipe! The brown sugar in my seasoning mix creates a delicious caramelized exterior to these pork chops and gives them a gorgeous golden brown color. If that’s not your cup of tea; however, feel free to use whatever seasoning blend you like best!

Raw pork chops arranged on a parchment-lined wooden cutting board next to a small bowl of dry seasoning, all set on a white marble surface with a striped kitchen towel in the corner.

How To Make Grilled Pork Chops

This is a quick overview of the recipe. The full list of ingredients & complete step-by-step instructions are in the recipe card below.

A glass baking dish filled with a reddish-brown dry spice rub sits on a white marble surface. Nearby are metal tongs, a striped cloth, and uncooked pork chops on a tray.

A raw pork chop sits on top of a layer of dry spice rub in a glass baking dish, with tongs, a plate, and more pork chops nearby on a white marble surface.

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Then, take your pork chop seasoning and put it into a large flat-bottomed bowl or dish.
Take one pork chop at a time and put it into the seasoning, flipping and pressing down to coat all sides well.
Grill the pork chops on your preheated grill for 15-20 minutes, until they are cooked through and have reached a minimum internal temperature of 145°F.
Remove from the grill onto a plate and let rest for 3 minutes before serving.

A white plate with a grilled pork chop garnished with herbs and a side of steamed asparagus, with a fork on the plate. Another pork chop is on a separate board nearby. A striped napkin and parsley are also visible.

Karlynn’s Tips and Tricks for the Perfect Grilled Pork Chops

Cut Counts: The thickness and size of your pork chops are going to make a huge difference when it comes to cooking them. For cooking on the grill, try to get a medium-thickness cut so you can get a good char on the outside without overcooking the insides! You should be shooting for an internal temp of 145°F for medium/medium-rare goodness!
Resting Matters: It’s important to rest your meat after you’re done grilling it. Resting allows for the juices inside to redistribute throughout your cut of meat, resulting in a more tender and delicious bite!
DIY Seasoning: Though you could use just about any store bought seasoning mix or rub, consider making your own pork chop seasoning for this recipe! Being able to customize the proportions of each type of seasoning that ends up on your plate will make the eating experience all the better!

A pair of tongs holds up a grilled, seasoned pork chop in front of a stack of similar chops on a wooden cutting board, with a white tiled background.

Storage Instructions

Refrigerator: You can store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.

Freezer: If you want to freeze your pork chops, wrap them tightly and keep them in an airtight container or zip top bag. They’ll keep in the deep freeze for up to 3 months. When you want to eat them, defrost them in the refrigerator and reheat in the air fryer or a pan on the stove.

More Delicious Pork Chop Recipes

Simmered in a homemade mushroom gravy and ready in no time, try my Instant Pot Pork Chops for a quick and easy midweek meal!
Looking for another delicious, homestyle way to serve pork chops? Why not give my Baked Cream of Mushroom Pork Chops a try?
Want something a little fancier that will wow your dinner guests? You should try my Stuffed Pork Chops!

I love cooking on the grill when the weather’s nice! It’s great to be able to get out of the kitchen and enjoy some fresh air, especially when I prepare a simple recipe that doesn’t take too much fuss! These grilled pork chops go wonderfully alongside grilled vegetables like asparagus, zucchini, and—if I’m feeling a little ambitious—grilled veggie skewers!

Try out my grilled pork chops and let me know about your favorite grilled sides in the comments below!

Happy Cooking!

Karlynn