Grilled Maple Glazed Pork Chops

Two grilled pork chops with grill marks laid out on a wooden background.

5 from 5 votes

Indulge in tender, juicy Grilled Maple Glazed Pork Chops coated in a smoky maple pork marinade that thickens to a beautiful glaze during cooking.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

marinade time2

Total Time2 20

Course: dinner

Cuisine: American

Servings: pork chops

Calories: 307kcal

Author: Rachel

Cost: $12

Ingredients

4-6 Pork Chops boneless or bone-in is fine
2 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
¼ cup Brown Sugar I use light, but dark brown sugar works too
½ teaspoon Liquid Smoke
½ teaspoon Onion Powder
2 teaspoon Minced Garlic about 2 cloves
½ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional
1 tablespoon Paprika
1 teaspoon Orange zest
1 teaspoon Oregano dried
3 tablespoon Maple Syrup
⅓ cup soy sauce

Instructions

Make sure pork is evenly the same thickness and pat dry with paper towels to remove any excess juice.
Whisk together all marinade ingredients in a small bowl. Place pork chops in a gallon Ziplock bag or a bowl. Pour the marinade over chops and toss to fully coat. Seal bag or bowl and marinade 2 hours or in the refrigerator overnight. In a pinch, the minimum I would recommend marinating is 30 minutes.
After the pork is marinated, put the sauce on the stovetop and boil for 5 to 7 minutes. Pour through a mesh sieve to remove any bits.
Grill pork chops over medium to medium high heat until it reaches 145 degrees internal temperature, turning halfway through. About 8-10 minutes total cooking time. Baste with the maple glaze as you grill. Let the chops rest for 3-5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Grilling Tips

Make sure your meat is mostly even in thickness. I lay the pieces out flat before marinating and, if there is a particularly thick lump (over 1.5 inches), I press it a little flatter.
Marinade for at least 2 hours or overnight in the refrigerator (you can do less time but it won't brine or seep as well into the pork).
Cook pork chops on medium to medium high heat for 4-5 minutes on each side.

Storage Suggestions

Serve: You can keep cooked pork at room temperature for up to 2 hours but it's best to refrigerate as soon as possible.

Refrigerate: Cooked pork chops should be stored in the refrigerator, wrapped tightly in aluminum foil or in an airtight container, for up to 4 days. Don't cut up the meat until ready to reheat.

Freeze: You can freeze with the marinade or after cooking. Cool your meat to room temperature, and place in a freezer or food saver bag to minimize freezer burn. Freeze for up to 4 months. You can pre-cut this for salads and sandwiches to reduce thaw time.

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