Pork Chop Grill
Pork Chop Grill features thick-cut chops briefly brined with a touch of sugar and kosher salt, then perfumed with fresh thyme and rosemary before hitting a hot grill. The result is juicy meat with a savory-herb crust and subtle sweetness, ideal for a relaxed summer dinner or weekend cookout. Expect balanced flavor and satisfying char with every bite.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pork Chop Grill, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 30 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 18
- Heart Health
- 30
- Metabolic
- 33
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
Whisk water, sugar, and salt in a bowl, then pour the mixture into a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag. Add the pork, thyme, and rosemary, coat the pork with the marinade, press out the excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
- 2
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 3
Remove the pork chops from the marinade and shake off any excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
- 4
Grill on the preheated grill until the centers are no longer pink, about 10 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the centers should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
- Calories 244.29 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 30.49 g Good Source 61%
- Carbohydrate 22.51 g 8%
- Total Fat 5.12 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 2.06 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 61.19 mg High 20%
- Sodium 2125.49 mg High 92%
- Dietary Fiber 4.33 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 21.5 g --
- Added Sugars 7.47 g Moderate 15%
- Calcium 8.3 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 2.42 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 19.27 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 5.05 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 1.7 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.
About This Recipe
Pork Chop Grill is made with 6 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Fresh Rosemary, Fresh Thyme, Pork Chop, and Salt. Each serving provides about 244.29 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pork Chop Grill made of?
- The main ingredients are Fresh Rosemary, Fresh Thyme, Pork Chop, Salt, Sugar. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pork Chop Grill?
- About 25 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 244.29 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pork Chop Grill easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Pork Chop Grill healthy?
- Pork Chop Grill has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 244.29 calories and 30.49 g of protein, or 61% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2125.49 mg (92% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 2.06 g (10% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 7.47 g (15% of the Daily Value). 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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