Grilled Citrus-Marinated Pork Chops

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-07 · Updated 2026-06-07

Juicy pork chops marinated in a zesty citrus blend and grilled to perfection with a smoky char. This Caribbean-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, orange juice, lime juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 360 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.

Ingredients

• 4 (1-inch thick) bone-in pork chops
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup lime juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, 3 cloves minced garlic, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Place 4 bone-in pork chops in a large resealable bag and pour the marinade over them. Seal and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best flavor.
3. Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Remove pork chops from marinade and discard the marinade.
4. Step 4: Grill pork chops for 5-6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 145°F and edges have a nice char.
5. Step 5: Transfer chops to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro before serving.