The Best Pork Chop Marinade: Citrus Garlic Flavor
Make your pork chops juicy and flavorful with this easy citrus garlic marinade. It works great for grilling or oven cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 2 hr 25 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in pork chops (about 1 inch thick)
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the orange juice, lime juice, minced garlic, olive oil, Dijon mustard, oregano, pepper, and salt to create the citrus garlic pork chop marinade.
- Place the pork chops in a large, resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish.
- Pour the marinade over the pork chops, making sure they are fully coated.
- Seal the bag or cover the dish. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 8 hours for the best flavor. For an overnight pork marinade, use only 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
- Remove the pork chops from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking. Discard the remaining marinade.
- Cook the pork chops using your preferred method (grill or oven) until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Let the pork chops rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a low-sodium option, reduce the added salt to 1/4 teaspoon and use fresh herbs instead of dried.
- This marinade works well for both thick and thin cuts. Adjust marinating time accordingly; thin chops need less time.
- If you prefer a sweeter flavor, substitute 1 tablespoon of the orange juice with 1 tablespoon of honey to create a honey mustard pork chops variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 95