Easy Pork Chop Marinade Recipe for Grilled or Baked Chops

A delicious Easy Pork Chop Marinade recipe made with just six ingredients. This tasty glaze is the best pork chop marinade that works for pork steaks and boneless pork chops.

This great marinade is made with just a few basic ingredients and helps to make juicy pork chops and best part is that it comes together in just about 10 minutes! Perfect for busy weeknights. 

Why This Recipe

This delicious soy sauce based pork marinade is made with just a few marinade ingredients, It makes a great way to add flavor to both bone-in and boneless pork chops, It is a great way to enjoy the wonderful flavors of pork. 

This homemade marinade will help you make a tender pork chop, and the marinade works on pork loin chops too! Whether you bake them in your oven or prefer grilling pork chops, this adds a ton of flavor. 

Homemade Marinade is very easy to make with six simple ingredients you likely already have on hand. You can make it yourself with fewer preservatives and you can change up the spices to your liking.

Pork Chop Marinade Ingredients

Soy Sauce – I like to use low-sodium and use this one, but you can use a generic soy sauce too. 

Worcestershire sauce – this flavorful sauce adds tamarind and chili pepper extracts for a nice flavor.

Dijon mustard – You want to use any variety of Dijoh, not regular yellow mustard.

Garlic – Fresh garlic is best, but you can use a dried minced garlic in a pinch

Brown Sugar 

How to Make Pork Marinade

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Gather ingredients for the marinade.
2. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and whisk until combined
3. Mix well. After the sauce is combined, Add pork and marinade to a sealable freezer bag and seal. Refrigerate for one to four hours. 
4. Remove pork, discard marinade and allow to come to room temperature
   Grill or cook pork in the oven as desired. Be sure to use a meat thermometer to ensure that the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F. 

Pro Tips and Timesaver Shortcuts

• For best results, let the pork marinate in the refrigerator for at least an hour, before grilling or baking.
• Consider doubling the recipe and storing the extra in the refrigerator to use on another day. It can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days.
• Don’t reuse the leftover marinade that raw pork has soaked in unless you boil it first. 
• You can freeze your marinade for up to 2 months by using an ice cube tray to freeze.

Ways to Cook Pork Chops

You can cook your marinaded pork chop a number of ways. Note that cook time may vary depending on the cooking method.

• pan fry in a cast iron skillet
• bake in the oven
• grill pork chops (indoors or on an outdoor grill)
• bake in an air fryer

Recipe FAQs

Can you Marinade Pork Chops Too  Long?

Yes, uncooked meat can get mushy if marinated too long. The suggested time is 2 – 24 hours.

Can I use this marinade on any kinds of pork chops?

Yes, you can use this on boneless pork chops or bone in pork chops,

Can I use this to marinate Pork Loin?

Yes, you absolutely can.

More Easy Pork Chop Recipes

• Easy Pulled Pork – Delicious pork sliders with a sweet, tangy marinade.
• Skillet Pork Chops – Pork chops in a brown sugar sauce that are a fan favorite.
• Fried Pork Chops – These pan-friend pork chops are quick and tasty!
• Simple Stove Top Pork Chops– A deliciously easy pork chop recipe made with dijon mustard and spices.
• Saucy Pork Chops– These stovetop pork chops have a tangy apricot flavor that makes them saucy and delicious!
• Easy Baked Pork Chops –

Different Marinade Recipes

Easy Homemade Teriyaki Sauce – Rich and flavorful and is also great with chicken.

Easy Steak Marinade – A spicy and smoky marinade for grilled beef.

Chicken Marinade Recipe – Perfect for all cuts of chicken.

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