Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Make the marinade & marinate
- Mix olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, soy sauce, smoked paprika, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and black pepper until combined, then coat the bone-in pork chops. Let marinate at room temperature for at least 30 minutes or refrigerate up to 4 hours.
Preheat & prepare grill
- Preheat the grill to medium-high and oil the grates. Keep the lid closed as it heats so the grill reaches steady temperature before cooking.
Grill the pork chops
- Remove the chops from the marinade and shake off excess, then place them on the grill. Grill for 4–5 minutes without moving until grill marks form, then rotate 45° for crosshatch marks and cook 1 more minute.
- Flip the pork chops and grill for 4–5 more minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145°F. Continue cooking only until they hit temperature to keep the interior juicy.
Rest & serve
- Rest the pork chops for 5 minutes on a platter before slicing or serving. Serve with lemon wedges for brightness over the smoky char at the edges.
Notes
For best juiciness, aim for thick, bone-in chops and don’t skip the 145°F target—carryover heat finishes them while they rest. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days; freeze cooked chops up to 2 months. For a lower-sodium option, use low-sodium soy sauce and reduce added salt to taste.
