Grilled boneless pork chops are on our table multiple times a week during grilling season. The secret to consistently tender, juicy chops is simple: correct heat on the grill and a minimal seasoning approach. I also save money by buying a pork loin roast and slicing my own thick-cut chops at home. Read on to learn how to cut your own pork chops and get perfectly juicy results every time.
How to Season Pork Chops for the Grill
You can use many different spice blends on pork chops, but the easiest, most reliable approach is to keep it simple: kosher salt and nothing more if you prefer. Kosher salt has larger crystals and a cleaner flavor than iodized table salt, which can contain iodine that affects taste and whose fine granules dissolve faster, making it easier to over-salt. If you take one tip from this article, let it be this: everything you cook will taste better if you use kosher salt instead of iodized table salt.
Why Are My Pork Chops Dry?
Dry pork chops almost always mean they were overcooked. In an effort to avoid foodborne illness, many people cook pork far past the point of doneness and end up with tough, dry meat. Pork should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145–150°F and then rested for about 5 minutes before slicing. During that rest the juices redistribute and the chop finishes cooking, often leaving a slight hint of pink in the center. Wait at least five minutes before cutting into the chops to ensure the juiciest result.
Why You Should Cut Your Own Pork Chops at Home
Slicing your own chops from a pork loin roast is fast and economical. You can save roughly $2 per pound compared with store-packaged thick-cut chops. For example, a 5-pound roast yields a noticeable saving and takes only a couple of minutes to slice into 1–1½ inch chops. Buying a whole loin roast and cutting it yourself gives you control over thickness and quality while saving money.
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Grilled Boneless Pork Chops Recipe
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Only two simple ingredients are needed to make perfectly juicy grilled pork chops every time.
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 6 chops
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pound boneless pork loin roast
- 4 teaspoons kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Cut the pork loin into 1–1½ inch thick chops, then sprinkle kosher salt on both sides.
- Grill the chops 5–7 minutes per side, until the internal temperature reaches 145–150°F. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Do not overcook the chops or they will be dry. Aim for 145–150°F and allow a 5-minute rest so the meat stays juicy and tender.
- Author: Carole Jones
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 oz
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 mg
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg