Grilled Mexican Pork Chops are a delicious meal that makes any weeknight dinner easy and stress-free. Add some tomatillo salsa for a tasty topping! In less than 30 minutes, dinner is served!
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Grilled Pork Chops are a fabulous, easy dinner recipe. Take just a few spices and lime juice and marinate some pork chops for about 15 minutes. Grill them up with some tomatillos and poblano peppers, and you have an amazing meal.
Grilled Mexican Pork Chops
If the weather is not cooperating, use a grill pan. These mouthwatering Mexican Pork Chops are a must in your weekly rotation!
Topping the chops with a tomatillo salsa is the perfect combo. I usually grill my tomatillos and use my Tomatillo Salsa recipe.
If you are crunched for time, use a store-bought salsa verde. The pork chops are the most important part of your meal.
Mexican Pork Chops FAQs
What should the internal temperature be for grilled pork chops?
Use a grill thermometer to test your pork chops. The best temperature should be 145°F
I have leftover Mexican Pork Chops. What can I make with them?
Make quesadillas or tacos with your leftover pork chops and tomatillo salsa. Get two meals out of one. Make a few extra pork chops for a second meal!
What is the best seasoning to use for Mexican pork chops?
A simple blend of chili powder, garlic salt, onion powder, and black pepper makes a great seasoning blend for your pork chops.
Pro tips to make great grilled Mexican Pork Chops every time:
- Season pork before grilling to add extra flavor.
- Preheat the grill so the pork sears well when added.
- Pork needs about 8 to 12 minutes per side to reach the proper internal temperature for serving, 145°F/246°C.
- Once the pork has been cooked, let it rest about 5 minutes to let the juices set in the pork chops.
How to Make Easy Mexican Pork Chops:
- Preheat grill to medium, about 475°F/246°C.
- Season the pork chops with olive oil. Season with chili powder, garlic salt, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Grill the pork chops about 8 minutes per side.
- The internal temperature should be at least 145°F/63°C.
- Let the pork rest 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve with tomatillo salsa
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Mexican Pork Chops
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Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat, about 475°F/246°C.
- Rub 1 teaspoon olive oil evenly on the 4 (5 - 6) ounce bone-in pork chops.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together ½ teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon garlic salt, ½ teaspoon onion powder, and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Season the pork chops with the spice mix.
- Reduce the heat on the grill to 400°F/204°C. Grill the pork chops for 8 to 12 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 145°F/63°C.
- Remove pork chops from the grill and let them rest for at least 5 minutes to allow the juices to set. Serve with tomatillo salsa.
