17 Grilled Pork Chop Recipes for a Filling, Hearty Dinner

Pork chops are tender and juicy no matter how you cook them, but searing them on a hot grill ensures that the outside gets a crispy, crunchy texture while the inside stays moist and flavorful. Pork chops also cook relatively quickly, and they’re versatile enough to take on the flavors of whatever sauce they’re cooked with. We love grilling the pork chops with a flavorful glaze or marinade, because it helps infuse the meat during the cooking process while the outside gets caramelized and smoky. Whether you grill your pork chops boneless or with the bone-in, this is an easy main dish to incorporate into both summer weeknight dinners and backyard barbecues alike.

In this recipe, we use the flavors of succotash as inspiration to build a whole meal-on-the-grill. Simply-seasoned pork chops cook alongside corn and onions, which then get tossed with canned black-eyed peas and juicy summer tomatoes-no extra pan. No need for the traditional butter and cream in this recipe—a dollop of cumin-spiced sour cream is even better.

Ready in just under an hour, this hearty dish is perfect for a family dinner. Apricot preserves, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, orange juice and habanero make for a sweet, savory and fruity glaze that infuses the meat with deep and complex flavor. Be sure to reserve some of the glaze to drizzle over the grilled chops.

These juicy grilled pork chops are infused with a bright citrusy flavor thanks to a marinade that pulls inspiration from the flavors of Filipino Inihaw Na baboy. Jasmine rice and grilled scallions are a great way to make this a complete, wholesome meal.

This simple recipe comes together with less than 10 ingredients. Simply combine honey, oil, vinegar, cumin and red pepper flakes, then season with salt and pepper and let marinade for one hour. Next, simply cook on the grill for a few minutes on each side until golden, crispy and thoroughly cooked through.