Citrus-Marinated Grilled Pork Chops with Sage

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-05 · Updated 2026-05-05

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Tender pork chops marinated in a bright citrus and fresh sage mixture, grilled to smoky perfection. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, orange juice, lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 chops (1 inch thick, about 6 oz each) bone-in pork chops
1/2 cup, freshly squeezed orange juice
1/4 cup, freshly squeezed lemon juice
10 leaves, chopped fresh sage leaves
3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
3 tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice, 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 10 chopped fresh sage leaves. Season the marinade with 1 1/2 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Add 4 bone-in pork chops (1 inch thick, about 6 oz each) to the marinade, turning to coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best flavor.
Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Remove pork chops from marinade and discard excess marinade.
Step 4: Grill pork chops for 5-6 minutes per side until an internal temperature of 145°F is reached and grill marks form. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.