Grilled pork loin chops –Yo, let’s talk about making some Perfect Grilled Pork Chops that are sure to impress everyone at your next cookout. Not only are these chops juicy and flavorful, but they’re also super easy to whip up. So grab your apron, fire up the grill, and let’s get cooking!
Perfect Grilled Pork Chops
Check out this mouth-watering image of our delicious pork chops ready to hit the grill:
Ingredients
Before we dive into cooking, here’s what you’ll need to make these chops perfect:
- 4 thick cut pork chops (bone-in or boneless)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
Instructions
Now that you’ve got your ingredients lined up, let’s get into the nitty-gritty of grilling these bad boys:
- First, take those pork chops and let them sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before grilling. This helps them cook evenly.
- While they are chilling out, whisk together the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and thyme in a bowl.
- Rub this tasty mixture all over your pork chops. Make sure to get both sides nicely coated to lock in that flavor.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. You want it nice and hot so those chops can get a good sear.
- Once the grill is ready, place the pork chops on it and close the lid. Grill for about 5-7 minutes on each side, depending on how thick they are. You want them to reach an internal temperature of 145°F.
- When they’re done, take them off the grill and let the chops rest for about 5 minutes before serving. This will keep them juicy. Trust me, you don’t want them dry!
And just like that, you’ve got yourself some Perfect Grilled Pork Chops that’ll have everybody coming back for seconds. Serve them up with your favorite sides, and watch them disappear!