Can I really cook flavorful pork chops with only 2 basic ingredients???
Yes! This is a 2 ingredient recipe! Cooking pork chops is not hard and the key to grilling is to not OVERCOOK those chops. The cooking time is key to tender pork chops. Whether you are grilling on a gas grill, pellet grill or charcoal grill, for best results WATCH the time and you can cook some juicy pork chops too!
Plus, pork chops are delicious leftovers, especially dipped in some Heinz 57 sauce or barbecue sauce. When I eat leftover pork chops I just eat them cold and don’t reheat. Leftover pork chops are good in the refrigerator up to 3 days and in the freezer for up to 3 months.
What cuts of pork can I grill?
The meat department in your local grocery store has a huge selection of pork. My mom buys either the thick pork chops or the thin pork chops (both bone-in chops), rarely do we grill boneless pork chops.
But, you can grill bone-in chops, boneless chops, a pork tenderloin, center-cut rib chops, pork loin chops, pork steaks, or sirloin chops. These are all good options that your local supermarket should sell.
How do you season pork chops before grilling? (scroll down for my 2 ingredient recipe)
To me the seasoning is the BEST part a grilled pork chop. I add smokehouse maple seasoning to just about every meat that I cook. It is really good on chicken breasts and sweet potatoes. You cut up both the chicken breasts and the sweet potato into small pieces and saute them in a large skillet with a little olive oil. Sprinkle the smokehouse maple on top and simmer until the chicken is fully cooked and potatoes are soft.
- McCormicks Smokehouse Maple – can be found at your local grocery store on the spice isle
- your favorite dry rub or a barbecue rub
- pork chop marinade – a good one is a blend of brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce and garlic powder
- brown sugar and butter
- salt and black pepper
- garlic powder
- cayenne pepper
- honey
What to eat with pork chops on the grill?
There are so many side dishes that can be eaten with pork chops. Just cook your favorite vegetable, make a salad or bake your favorite bread. The options for pork chop side dishes are endless. I have named a few and added my 2 FAVORITE ones to this list!
- ranch and bacon pasta salad
- mashed potatoes (my favorite side dish)
- mac and cheese (my favorite side dish)
- garden salad or caesar salad
- green beans
- corn on the cob
- baked beans
- baked potato or baked sweet potato
- sauteed mushrooms
- fried okra
- coleslaw
What is the key to grilling the perfect pork chops?
Well, there are a couple of important factors to look at while grilling. I will share a few of what I believe are the most important facts to grilling the best pork chops:
- seasonings – the seasonings can be simple like one ingredient to adding many flavors.
- internal temperature of the pork – Cook until the meat reaches a safe internal temperature reaches 145- 160 degrees f. with an instant-read thermometer or a digital meat thermometer.
- hot grill – always place your pork chops onto a hot grill
- indirect heat of the grill – if some of your pork chops are cooking to quickly, place them to the side of your grill, so they are not over direct heat
What is my 2 ingredient recipe for grilling the best ever pork chops????
- choose your favorite cut of pork
- McCormicks Smokehouse Maple seasoning – located on the spice isle at your local grocery store
- Few simple steps:
- sprinkle on as much seasoning as you want, there is not right or wrong amount of seasoning
- place pork chops onto a HOT GRILL
- Cook for 8-10 minutes flipping half way thru (this is for thin pork chops)
- In this time you should have grill marks and the internal temperature should be 145-160 degrees f.
- Have a baking sheet, grill pan or baking dish ready to place your grilled pork chops in for serving.
Grilling pork chops Q&A’s!
Can I bake pork chops in the oven? Yes, cooking pork chops in the oven is the best way to cook pork chops.
What degrees f do I bake pork chops at? Most people cook pork chops in the oven at 400 degrees f.
How long do I grill pork chops at 400 degrees f ? For pork chops about an inch thick it will take about 5-8 minutes, but 2-inch pork chops will take about 10-12 minutes.
What is the best way to cook thick chops? Pan-searing is a great way to cook thick pork chops and not dry them out.
Can I cook pork chops in an air fryer? Yes, it is perfectly safe to cook raw pork chops in an air fryer.
How do I cook pork chops in an air fryer? The best way to cook pork chops in the air fryer is to preheat at 400 f for 5 minutes and then cook them for about 10-15 minutes flipping them about haft way through.
What is the proper temperature for grilling pork chops? The best temperature to grill pork chops is 350 degrees f. or over medium-high heat. Until the meat reaches a safe internal temperature reaches 145- 160 degrees f. with an instant-read thermometer or a digital meat thermometer.
What should the internal temperature of a pork chop reach? Cook until the meat reaches a safe internal temperature reaches 145- 160 degrees f. with an instant-read thermometer or a digital meat thermometer.
Do I need to add any oil to my pork chops before I grill them? Yes, it is always a good idea to add oil to your pork chops because they do not have very much fat on them and can stick to your pan when cooking them.
Can I eat leftover pork chops? And, how do I store leftover pork chops? Yes, you can eat leftover pork chops the next day. Place your leftover pork chops in an airtight container or in plastic wrap and refrigerator for up to 3 days or up to 3 months in the freezer.
Do I need to wrap leftover pork chops in aluminum foil? Yes, pork chops will last 3-5 days in the ice box wrapped in aluminum foil.
How to quickly thaw frozen pork chops? You can microwave frozen pork chops or you can add the pork chops to cold water to thaw.
