Description
A versatile marinade recipe that works well for grilling or baking pork chops, offering bright citrus-garlic flavor.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Place your pork chops in a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish.
- Pour the marinade over the pork chops, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Seal the bag or cover the dish.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 8 hours for best flavor. Do not marinate longer than 8 hours due to the acid content.
- Remove pork chops from the marinade and pat them dry before cooking on the grill or in the oven.
Notes
- For a lower sodium option, reduce the added salt to 1/2 teaspoon.
- You can substitute lime juice for lemon juice for a slightly different citrus profile.
- Discard any leftover marinade after use.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Marinating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup marinade
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 2.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 15.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 0