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Grilled Pork Chops

This thick-cut grilled pork chops recipe with tangy chipotle-lime marinade is a juicy option for your summer cookout menus.
Prep Time4 hours 5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time4 hours 30 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: best grilled pork chops, grilled bone in pork chops, grilled pork chops, grilled pork chops recipe
Servings: 4
Author: Amy

Ingredients

Chipotle Lime Marinade:

  • 2 chipotle chili in adobo sauce
  • 2 teaspoons dried italian spice mix
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled and crushed
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2/3 cup lime juice 3 medium limes
  • 3 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Pork Chops:

  • 4 bone in pork chops thick cut
  • Pinch sea salt
  • Pinch of ground black pepper

Instructions

Chipotle Lime Marinade:

  • In a blender, add all ingredients and blend.

Pork Chops:

  • Sprinkle chops on both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Set in baking dish or large ziplock bag, add marinade and coat both sides of chops with marinade.
  • Place in refrigerator for 4-24 hours.
  • Set chops out on counter for 30 minutes before you place them on grill.
  • Heat grill to medium high heat.
  • Add chops to grill and close grill cook 4-5 minutes, flip and cook an additional 4-5 minutes.
  • Lower heat directly under chops and depending on thickness cook until the chops are somewhat firm to the touch.
  • Remove from heat let rest for 5 minutes, sprinkle freshly chopped cilantro on top and serve.