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These Grilled Pork Chops take just 30 minutes on the grill, and are so juicy and flavorful! Complete with simple, 3-ingredient seasoning, this is an unforgettable but easy recipe for pork chops on the grill.
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Recipe for Grilled Pork Chops
One of my favorite recipes to make on the grill is this recipe for grilled pork chops! It can be easy to overcook pork and have it dry out, but if you follow my recipe for pork chops on the grill, you won't have that problem.
This is an easy recipe with just a handful of ingredients and simple steps. Even if you have never grilled pork chops before, I guarantee you will have luck with this recipe!
Make these grilled pork chops for your next cookout or for a fun grilled dinner for your family, and everyone is sure to love them. The simple seasoning makes it easy to customize the dish however you like, so you can use your favorite pork rub recipe!
Give this recipe for pork chops a try and let me know what you think in the comments below. We would love to hear from you!
Grilling Pork Chops FAQs
How long to grill pork chops: grill 1½-inch bone-in pork chops for 15-20 minutes. For thinner or thicker pork chops, the time will need to be adjusted. Always use a meat thermometer to check the doneness of pork chops.
To avoid pork chops drying out on the grill, carefully monitor the internal temperature using a meat thermometer. Pork chops dry out when they are overcooked, so if you cook them to temperature, they will not dry out. You are looking for an internal temperature of 145℉ for pork chops.
Begin by preheating the grill to high heat. Coat your pork chops with oil on all sides, then season them all over. Place the pork chops on the grill and sear for 5 minutes on each side before reducing the heat to medium-high. At this point, move the pork chops to indirect heat and close the lid. Cook for another 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145℉.
Grilled Pork Chops Ingredients
- Bone-in pork chops (1½-inch thick)
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Paprika
Or try my Pork Seasoning!
How to Cook Pork Chops on the Grill
- Preheat grill to high heat. Coat pork chops with olive oil all over.
- Season pork chops on each side with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Place pork chops on the grill. Sear for 5 minutes on each side, then reduce the heat to medium-high. Move the pork chops to indirect heat on the upper rack (or, if you do not have one, transfer the heat to only one side of the grill and place the pork chops on the opposite side). Close the lid.
- Cook until the internal temperature reads 145℉ on a meat thermometer, about 15-20 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice and serve!
Tips for Grilling Pork Chops
- You can cook pork chops of any size following this recipe - rather than following an exact time, aim for an internal temperature of 145℉ for any size pork chop.
- High heat on a gas grill means the knobs should be turned as high as the grill can go. For a charcoal grill, aim for 500℉ minimum.
- Try pork chops with my Pork Gravy Recipe and Pork Seasoning
Pork Internal Temperature
For more information on pork internal temperature and tips on cooking pork recipes, check our Pork Temperature Chart! It has temperatures for everything from pork chops to Pressure Cooker Ham.
Dry Brine Pork Chops
For even more flavorful pork chops, dry brine them overnight. To do this, salt them liberally all over, then place them on a wire rack, uncovered, in the refrigerator. Refrigerate for 4-12 hours before cooking.
Do not salt before cooking if you dry brine pork chops.
Recipes for Pork Chops
- Pan-Fried Pork Chops
- Air Fryer Boneless Pork Chops
- Pork Chops with Mushrooms
- Pressure Cooker Pork Chops
- Smothered Pork Chops
- Pork Chops with Apples
- Sous Vide Boneless Pork Chops
- Breaded Pork Chops
- Try my Pork Chop Rub!
For more pork on the grill, try my Grilled Boston Butt Recipe!
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Grilled Pork Chops
Equipment
- grill charcoal or gas
- meat thermometer
- grilling tongs
Ingredients
- 2 pork chops 1½-inch thick cut, bone-in
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat grill to high heat. Coat pork chops with olive oil all over.2 pork chops, 2 teaspoons olive oil
- Season pork chops on each side with salt, pepper, and paprika.1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, 1 teaspoon paprika
- Place pork chops on the grill. Sear for 5 minutes on each side, then reduce the heat to medium-high. Move the pork chops to indirect heat on the upper rack (or, if you do not have one, transfer the heat to only one side of the grill and place the pork chops on the opposite side). Close the lid.
- Cook until the internal temperature reads 145℉ on a meat thermometer, about 15-20 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice and serve!
Notes
- You can cook pork chops of any size following this recipe - rather than following an exact time, aim for an internal temperature of 145℉ for any size pork chop.
- High heat on a gas grill means the knobs should be turned as high as the grill can go. For a charcoal grill, aim for 500℉ minimum.
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