Easy Pork Chop Marinade Recipe • Longbourn Farm

Name: Easy Pork Chop Marinade
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 16 min
Total time: 21 min
Ingredients: 2 cups Italian salad dressing; 6 pork chops (can vary depending on size); 1 tablespoon olive oil

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This easy pork chop marinade makes dinner prep so quick! Learn the quick hack and one-ingredient recipe for a delicious dinner.

Marinated and cooked pork chop on a plate.

One of my favorite ways to prepare pork chops is to marinate it and then pan fry it or grill it. This easy pork chop marinade is just that – so easy!! It’s literally one ingredient: Salad dressing!

I think the pork chops are best when marinated overnight. This lets the marinade really sink into the meat and flavor it fully. I think it also keeps the chops more moist when you marinate overnight.

Quick Pork Chop Marinade Ingredients

Italian salad dressing
Pork Chops
Olive oil

Pork Chop Marinade Recipe Variations:

You can make pork chop marinade from a variety of marinades. Here are some that also work great:

How to make this Simple Marinade for Pork Chops

Place pork chops into a zipper top bag or flat glass container.
Pour easy pork chop marinade over the top.
Cover, if you are using a glass container.
Shut the bag and remove the excess air from it, if you are using a zipper top bag.
Marinate overnight.
Heat a skillet to medium-low heat.
Add 1 tablespoon olive oil.
Once the oil is shimmering, add marinated pork chops to the pan.
Fry for 4-ish minutes per side (exact time is determined by chop thickness and pan temperature) or until the center reaches 150ºF.
Let rest 5 minutes before serving and cutting.

Try serving alongside Pork Chops with Marinade:

Easy Pork Chop Marinade Storage

You can store easy pork chop marinade in the refrigerator for as long as the dressing says it’s good. You can also store it in the freezer for up to 6 months.

Pork Chop Marinade FAQ

What kind of Pork Chops to use for grilling?

When choosing pork chops, choose chops that will fit your preference. I like bone-in pork chops that are about 1 inch thick when I am grilling. If I am pan-frying, I prefer boneless pork chops that are a little thinner.
Whatever pork chops you choose, make sure you are using a meat thermometer to check when they are done! This will make sure they aren’t too dry and are perfectly done.

How long should pork chop be marinated?

I like to let the pork chops marinate for at least 4 hours. The pork chops in this recipe can marinate for up to 24 hours.
You can also prepare pork chops in this marinade and then store them in the freezer. This is such a great way to prepare a freezer meal and makes dinner so easy.

What is the secret to making tender pork chops?

Marinating pork chops will help keep them tender.

How do I cook pork chops so they don’t dry out?

Using a meat thermometer is the best way to make sure that pork chops don’t dry out.

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