No more dry pork chops: try this marinade!

A few pantry staples, one bowl, and a hot grill are all it takes for the juiciest pork chops you’ll make all summer. This Pork Chop Marinade skips the citrus most recipes rely on and goes savory-sweet instead, whisking together balsamic, soy sauce, and a touch of honey in five minutes flat. I’ll walk you through exactly when to pull them off the heat so you never end up with a dry chop again! A sponsored post with ‪@iowaporkproducersassociation‬ INGREDIENTS: ‣ 4 bone-in pork chops ‣ ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce ‣ 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar ‣ 2 tablespoons olive oil ‣ 2 tablespoons honey ‣ 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce ‣ 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard ‣ 4 cloves fresh garlic ‣ ½ teaspoon smoked paprika ‣ ½ teaspoon onion powder ‣ 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary ‣ ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes INSTRUCTIONS: Make the marinade 1. Whisk together all marinade ingredients in a bowl or measuring cup. The Dijon mustard helps it emulsify into a cohesive sauce rather than a thin liquid. Marinate the pork chops 2. Place pork chops in a large zip-top bag or shallow dish. Pour marinade over, seal, and massage to coat evenly. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, ideally 6-8 hours. Don’t go past 24 hours (unless freezing), the balsamic acid will start to work against you at that point and give the surface a mushy texture. Before cooking 3. Pull chops from the fridge 20-30 minutes before cooking. Cold meat on a hot surface causes uneven cooking. Grill the pork chops 4. Preheat grill to 400°F. Remove chops from marinade and pat lightly dry. Place chops on the grill and cook 5-6 minutes on the first side without moving them. Flip and cook 1-2 minutes more for ¾-inch chops, or 3-4 minutes more for 1-inch chops. Pull at 140-142°F internal temperature using an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chop, away from the bone. Transfer to a plate, tent loosely with foil, and rest 5 minutes. Temperature will rise to 145°F during the rest. 5. Tent loosely with foil and rest 5 minutes before serving. Make the finishing sauce 6. Pour the used marinade from the bag into a small saucepan. Bring to a full rolling boil over medium heat, then keep it at a hard simmer for a full 2-3 minutes, stirring. It will reduce and turn glossy. Spoon over the chops just before serving. https://www.thefreshcooky.com/pork-ch... #sponsored #iowapork #USAPork #PorkChopMarinade #porkchops For more notes, tips, and substitutions, check out my blog post! ⬆️⬆️⬆️