Grilled Teriyaki Pork Chops are delicious and so flavorful. Pork chops are marinated in fresh orange juice, teriyaki sauce, and honey to caramelize the pork. For a low-carb dinner, pair with corn on the corn or grilled veggie kabobs!
What sides go well with grilled pork chops?
My suggestions, besides corn:
Cheesy Grilled Foil Packet Potatoes and Onions
Lighter Homemade Macaroni Salad
Roasted Asparagus with Lemon and Garlic
How long should you grill pork chops?
To cook pork chops on a grill, preheat a grill to medium-high heat, about 400°f or a grill pan to medium-high heat. Depending on the thickness of the pork chops, slightly thicker pork is best to grill, about 4 minutes, turn the pork over, and grill another 3-4 minutes.
Internal temperature should be 145°F/63°C . Let pork rest about 5 minutes before serving to keep it juicy.
How long can you marinate pork chops before grilling?
Marinate the pork chops in the teriyaki marinade for at least 30 minutes up to overnight. You can also place pork in a marinade and place it in a freezer bag in the freezer. When ready to cook, defrost in the fridge, and the pork marinates as it defrosts. Discard marinade before cooking or grilling.
What are the best cuts of pork to make grilled teriyaki pork chops for this recipe?
I use either bone-in or boneless pork chops for grilling. I prefer the pork chops to be about 1 ½ inches thick so they do not dry out during grilling.
How to make Grilled Orange Teriyaki Pork Chops:
- Sauté onions for about 2 minutes.
2. Add garlic and ginger and sauté for another 30 to 40 seconds to bloom the garlic and soften ginger.
3. Add to the saucepan the orange juice, teriyaki sauce, honey, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes. Blend the marinade with an emulsion blender or regular blender.
4. Once cooled, take half the marinade and place it in a large storage bag with the pork chops. Let marinate at least 30 minutes up to overnight.
5. Over medium/hot heat on a grill around 425°F. Grill pork chops about 4 minutes per side. Use the second half of the marinade to brush on the pork chops as they grill.
6. Once pork is cooked through, let the chops rest for about 5 minutes.
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Easy Teriyaki Pork Chops
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- In a small saucepan over medium heat, heat add 1 Tablespoon olive oil. Add 1 medium chopped yellow onion and sauté about 2 minutes to soften the onions. Add 2 cloves minced garlic and ½ teaspoon fresh ginger (minced), sauté for another 30 to 40 seconds to bloom the garlic and soften the ginger.
- To the pan, add ½ cup orange juice, 3 Tablespoons homemade teriyaki sauce, 2 Tablespoons raw honey, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Stir occasionally for about 5 minutes to blend flavor. Remove from heat, let cool slightly. Use an immersion blender or blender to blend the marinade until smooth.
- Divide the marinade into two equal portions. Place the first half of the marinade in a storage bag or large mixing bowl with the pork chops to marinate for at least 30 minutes to overnight.
- The second half of the teriyaki marinade will be used to brush onto the pork while grilled. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to grill.
- Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. (Grill temperature should be 400 degrees) Remove pork from marinade.
- Place the marinated pork chops on the grill for about 4 minutes per side. Brush the teriyaki marinade on the pork chops while they are grilling.
- When the pork chops are cooked through, the internal temperature of the pork should be 145°F/63°C. Let pork rest about 5 minutes before serving.
- Optional, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley before serving. Serve along with your favorite sides.
Teddy Rodriguez
I am so ready for summer and this tasty pork chop recipe. I make this a lot for my family, Really good
Eileen xo
Awesome Teddy.me too! We had snow today and its April, ugh! Ready to BBQ!