These Grilled Boneless Pork Chops with Garlic and Rosemary are juicy and flavorful and make an excellent dinner. With a tantalizing smell and an herby garlic rub, this is the perfect recipe to up your grilling game.
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Why this Grilled Boneless Pork Chop Recipe is a Keeper
- Easy Ingredients: All of the ingredients for juicy and tender pork chops on the grill can be found in your kitchen or local grocery store.
- Family Friendly: This grilled pork chop recipe with a rosemary spice rub is great for family dinners, and is sure to please everyone.
- Adaptable: Adjust this easy recipe to your tastes and dietary needs.
If you’re looking for more grilled boneless pork chop recipes, try these: Molasses Grilled Pork, Cuban Mojo Pork, and Porketta Pork Chops.
Can I Use Bone-In Pork Chops for this Dinner Recipe?
Bone-in pork chops are more flavorful than boneless pork chops but can be harder to cook. However, you can make this recipe with bone-in or boneless pork chops.
When you cook the pork chops, take them off the heat once they reach an internal temperature of 135 degrees to prevent them from drying out on the grill. Leave the pork chops to rest.
Ingredient Notes for Grilled Pork Chops
- Boneless Pork Chops: Use 3/4-inch-thick boneless pork chops. Just throw it on the grill to make juicy pork chops for dinner.
- Garlic: Blend the garlic with the rosemary and other seasonings to make the rub for your grilled chops.
- Fresh Rosemary: If you have fresh rosemary growing in your garden, feel free to use it in this recipe.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Variations and Substitutions to Cook Boneless Pork Chops
- The Best Marinated Grilled Pork Chops: Instead of a rub, use the garlic and rosemary mixture to make a pork chop marinade for grilling.
- Sage: Make this recipe with other herbs, like sage. Different herbs will vary the flavor of your rub or marinade for pork chops.
- Honey: Some honey will add a delicious sweet flavor to the rub and give you juicy pork chops.
- Red Pepper Flakes: Add some red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.
Special Equipment for Cooking Boneless Pork Chops
- Grill: Grilled pork chops are crispy on the outside, and tender and juicy on the inside.
- Food Processor: Use a food processor to blend the seasoning for pork chops together.
Pro Tip to Cook Pork
Instead of searing the pork directly over high heat, start by cooking it indirectly over low heat. This allows the pork to cook gently and evenly throughout, reaching a perfect internal temperature without drying out.
How to Make the Best Grilled Pork Chops Recipe
These are the basic steps for making the best pork chops. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
1. Blend the Pork Marinade for Grilling
Place garlic and rosemary in the bowl of a food processor. Process until chopped. Add lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper and continue to process until mixture becomes a smooth rub. Set aside for 15-30 minutes; preheat your grill to medium-high.
2. Brush the Pork Chops
Reserve four tablespoons of rosemary garlic rub. Brush remaining rub on both sides of pork chops.
3. Grill the Pork Chops
Cook pork chops on a medium-hot grill for 5-6 minutes per side, or until internal temperature of the pork reaches 145 degrees. During the last 2 minutes of grilling, brush reserved rub over chops. Move the pork chops off the grill and let them rest for 3-5 minutes before serving.
Grilled Boneless Pork Chop Recipe FAQs
Store in an airtight container, place on a plate and cover with foil, or place in a sealable bag in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
If you want to see how long it takes to grill thin pork chops, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the pork. It’s done when cooked to an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit; make sure not to cook too long to keep pork chops from drying out.
Loin chops, center-cut rib chops, pork loin chops, shoulder chops, and pork tenderloin are all good choices.
Expert Tips for Making Grilled Garlic Pork Chops
- Add Vinegar: Use a little red wine or balsamic vinegar to make the rub.
- Cheese: Finish with a little parmesan or feta cheese.
- Alternate cooking method tip: You can use a grill pan for this healthy dinner recipe and cook indoors, or even use the air fryer.
- Pork Chop Seasonings: Add in paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, or try our all purpose blend.
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Grilled Boneless Pork Chops with Garlic and Rosemary
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Ingredients
- 4 Pork Chops, 3/4 inch thick
- 2 cloves Garlic, peeled
- 4 Tablespoon Fresh Rosemary, leaves removed from stem
- 2 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 2 Tablespoon Olive Oil, extra virgin
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- ½ Teaspoon Pepper
Instructions
- Place garlic and rosemary in the bowl of a food processor. Process until chopped. Add lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper and continue to process until mixture becomes a smooth rub. Set aside for 15-30 minutes.
- Reserve four tablespoons of rosemary garlic rub. Brush remaining rub on both sides of pork chops.
- Grill pork chops on a medium-hot grill for 5-6 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 145 degrees. During the last 2 minutes of grilling, brush reserved rub over chops. Remove from heat and let rest for 3-5 minutes before serving.
Christina’s Notes
- Add Vinegar: Use a little red wine or balsamic vinegar to make the rub.
- Cheese: Finish with a little parmesan or feta cheese.
- Alternate cooking method tip: You can use a grill pan for this healthy dinner recipe and cook indoors, or even use the air fryer.
- Pork Chop Seasonings: Add in paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, or try our all purpose blend.
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.
This was absolutely delicious! I decreased the salt to 1/2 teaspoon, and added 1/2 teaspoon, each, of smoked paprika, garlic & onion powders. I did not add any balsamic vinegar, so there was only 4 Tablespoons of the rub, but it still worked out great!
This is my first recipe to ever rate, and I liked it enough that I wrote it out on a recipe card, and placed it with my favorites! I’m also happy that it is Keto!
Thank you!
Incredibly good. I never leave reviews, but this was sooo tasty that I had to. Definitely a keeper.
I made these pork chops tonight and they were super easy and DELICIOUS!! Thanks!
You’re very welcome!! 🙂
I’ve never been a huge fan of pork chops (it’s a texture thing), but this sounds really good.