Easy Pork Chop Marinade
A simple and flavorful marinade perfect for tenderizing and adding zest to your pork chops, suitable for grilling or baking.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Stir in minced garlic, dried oregano, and black pepper.
- Place pork chops in a resealable bag or shallow dish.
- Pour marinade over pork chops, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours. For deeper flavor, marinate overnight.
- Remove pork chops from marinade, discarding the used marinade.
- Cook pork chops using your preferred method (grill, bake, or pan-sear).
Notes
- For a low-sodium option, use low-sodium soy sauce.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a touch of heat.
- This marinade is also great for chicken or firm fish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 marinade portion
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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