Simple Flavor-Packed Pork Chop Marinade
A straightforward recipe for a versatile marinade that adds significant flavor to pork chops before grilling or baking.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Total Time: 2 hr 35 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Marinating
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup soy sauce (low sodium if preferred)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 3 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 until well combined.
- Place your pork chops in a resealable plastic bag or a 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 2 hours, or up to overnight for deeper flavor.
- Remove pork chops from the marinade, discard the remaining liquid, and pat them dry before cooking.
Notes
- For grilling, cook over medium heat until internal temperature reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
- For baking, cook at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes, depending on thickness.
- If you prefer a honey-mustard flavor, substitute 1 tablespoon of the soy sauce with 1 tablespoon of honey.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop (before cooking)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 12
- Cholesterol: 40