Simple Pork Chop Marinade
A versatile and easy pork chop marinade that delivers big flavor, perfect for grilling or baking.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Marinating
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium option available)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Add minced garlic, oregano, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir to combine.
- Place pork chops in a resealable bag or shallow dish.
- Pour the marinade over the pork chops, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours. For deeper flavor, marinate overnight.
- Remove pork chops from marinade, discarding any excess. Discard the used marinade.
- Cook pork chops using your preferred method (grilling, pan-searing, or baking).
Notes
- For a honey mustard variation, add 2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard and 1 tablespoon of honey to the marinade base.
- For an Asian-inspired flavor, substitute soy sauce with tamari and add 1 teaspoon of grated fresh ginger.
- To reduce sodium, use a low-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop (marinade portion)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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