Beer-Marinated Pork Chops
Beer-Marinated Pork Chops deliver juicy, well-seasoned meat with a malty backbone, gentle sweetness from dark corn syrup, and a tangy lift from vinegar and mustard. Sage, garlic, and charred onion deepen the flavor, making this a standout for backyard grilling or a hearty weeknight dinner. Serve hot off the grill with simple sides to let the brined pork shine.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Beer-Marinated Pork Chops, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 36 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 10
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 1
Whisk the beer, wine vinegar, corn syrup, mustard, garlic, sage, salt, and black pepper in a bowl, then pour the mixture into a resealable plastic bag.
- 2
Add the onion and pork chops, coat them with the marinade, press out extra air, and seal the bag.
- 3
Marinate in the refrigerator for 12 hours.
- 4
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 5
Remove the pork chops and onions from the marinade and place them on a platter.
- 6
Pour the marinade through a fine-mesh strainer and discard the strained liquid.
- 7
Spread the garlic mixture caught in the strainer over the pork chops.
- 8
Wrap the onions in aluminum foil.
- 9
Grill the foil packet of onions and the pork chops on the preheated grill until the pork is no longer pink in the center, about 7 minutes per side.
- 10
Check with an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center; it should register 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
- Calories 244.3 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 31.05 g Good Source 62%
- Carbohydrate 15.03 g 5%
- Total Fat 5.15 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 2.04 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 61.21 mg High 20%
- Sodium 2160.77 mg High 94%
- Dietary Fiber 0.65 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 7.91 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 18.09 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 2.44 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 75.72 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 2.89 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.07 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Mustard
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Beer Marinated Pork Chops is made with 10 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beer, Black Pepper, Dark Corn Syrup, and Dried Sage. Each serving provides about 244.3 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Beer-Marinated Pork Chops made of?
- The main ingredients are Beer, Black Pepper, Dark Corn Syrup, Dried Sage, Minced Garlic. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Beer-Marinated Pork Chops?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 244.3 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Beer-Marinated Pork Chops easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Beer-Marinated Pork Chops healthy?
- Beer-Marinated Pork Chops has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 244.3 calories and 31.05 g of protein, or 62% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2160.77 mg (94% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.04 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Mustard, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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