Grilled Pork Chops with Rosemary Dijon Marinade

These grilled pork chops with rosemary Dijon marinade are perfect for those busy weeknights when you want a quick and easy meal (and less dishes to clean up after). It's a simple recipe that requires one major thing: Remember to marinate the chops in the morning to have them ready to grill at dinnertime.

Add my Roasted Beet and Watermelon Salad with Goat Cheese or some steamed green beans with Parmesan crusted sweet potatoes or tomato, feta, and basil pasta salad to round out the meal.

When I need an easy weeknight meal, I love to make these pork chops, especially when the weather is warm (which is pretty much all year round here in Charleston). For the best flavor and to ensure these will be juicy pork chops, I use bone-in pork chops instead of boneless chops.

The thickness of the chops really does make a difference in cooking time. Look for pork chops that are about 1 to 1 ½ inches thick. Thinner pork chops will also work, but you'll need to decrease the cooking time.

This recipe is from my cookbook, The Duke's Mayonnaise Cookbook. If you are looking for other great recipes to go with these grilled rosemary pork chops, check out my Bacon Succotash or Smoked Street Corn recipes. My Alabama White BBQ Sauce is also great to serve with these pork chops.

And, if you're looking for more pork chop recipes, I know you'll love my sheet pan pork chops and veggies and these pork chops with roasted grapes.

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Ingredients

Gather this handful of ingredients to make this easy grilled pork chops recipe.

• bone-in pork loin chops
• Duke's mayonnaise
• Dijon mustard
• dry white wine
• honey
• fresh rosemary leaves
• kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

(See recipe card for quantities.)

Instructions

Now that we've gathered our ingredients, let's get cooking!

Hint: Before adding the pork chops to the grill, let the grill preheat for 4 to 5 minutes. Then, use a grill brush to remove any leftover remnants from before.

Substitutions

Check out these easy swaps to change up this rosemary pork chops recipe:

• Chicken - Instead of using bone-in pork chops, substitute bone-in chicken thighs or chicken breasts.
• Herbs - Substitute fresh thyme, marjoram, or oregano for the rosemary if you like.
• Mustard - Whole grain mustard, horseradish mustard, and spicy brown mustard also work well in this recipe.

Variations

Looking for another way to customize these rosemary pork chops? I've got you covered:

• Spicy - Add a little hot sauce or red pepper flakes to the marinade.
• Cast Iron Skillet Pork Chops - If the weather is less than ideal, cook these pork chops in a cast iron pan over medium heat to medium-high heat until they're golden brown on each side.
• Pork Chops with Cherry Salsa - Top these pork chops with cherry salsa for the ultimate summertime dinner.
• Pork Chops with Cabbage - Serve these pork chops with sweet and sour cabbage for a German-inspired meal.

Equipment

Here's what you'll need to make this recipe:

• metal tongs
• shallow baking dish
• gas or charcoal grill
• dry measuring cups
• measuring spoons
• instant-read thermometer

Storage

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Freeze leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

Tasty tip

I like to use bone-in pork chops to help keep them moist and tender. You can also use boneless pork chops, just try not to overcook them. Grill until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest portion of the pork chop registers 145°F. 

Frequently asked questions

When making this rosemary pork chops recipe for the first time, you may have some questions. Here are my answers to some common grilled pork chop questions:

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Recipe guidelines and test kitchen tips

When developing and testing recipes, here are some key things that I do for more success in the kitchen:

• Be sure to use dry measuring cups for things like flour, sugar, and mayonnaise and a liquid measuring cup for things like water, milk, and broth.
• When measuring dry ingredients like flour and powdered sugar that can pack down, spoon the ingredient into a dry measuring cup and level with a knife as opposed to scooping the measuring cup into the ingredient.
• I tested this recipe using a gas grill. Keep in mind that your cook times may be different if using a different type of grill.
• When recipes call for kosher salt, I use Diamond Crystal kosher salt.

Food safety

Follow these food safety guidelines when making these grilled garlic rosemary pork chops.

• Cook the pork to a minimum temperature of 145°F
• Do not use the same utensils on cooked food that previously touched the raw pork
• Wash your hands after touching raw meat
• Discard the marinade after using
• Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
• Never leave grilling food unattended
• Always have good ventilation when using a gas grill

See more guidelines at USDA.gov.