Grilled Maple Pork Chops

Total Time:Prep: 5 min + marinating Grill:15 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Nicholas King, Duluth, Minnesota

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Jun. 30, 2023

Pork chops on the grill are hard to beat. The marinade is simple, and so good. —Nicholas King, Duluth, Minnesota

TEST KITCHEN APPROVED

Grilled Maple Pork Chops

Yield:4 servings
Prep:5 min
Cook:15 min

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
  • 4 boneless pork loin chops (1-1/2 inch thick and 12 ounces each)
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Directions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk syrup, vinegar, salt and pepper until blended. Pour 1/2 cup marinade into a shallow bowl. Add pork chops; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour. Reserve remaining marinade for basting.
  2. Drain pork chops, discarding marinade. On an oiled grill, cook pork chops, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 145°, 13-17 minutes, turning occasionally and basting with reserved marinade during the last 5 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.