Grilled Fourth-Cut Pork Chops with Citrus and Herb Marinade

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-29 · Updated 2026-07-29

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Tender pork chops grilled with a bright citrus and herb marinade, perfect for a summer cookout. This American-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs 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 370 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: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 370 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 bone-in, about 1-inch thick pork chops
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
3 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves minced garlic
1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup fresh orange juice, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper to make the marinade.
Step 2: Place 4 bone-in pork chops (about 1-inch thick) in a large resealable plastic bag and pour in the marinade. Seal and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably 4 hours, turning occasionally.
Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Remove pork chops from marinade and discard marinade. Grill pork chops for 5-6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 145°F and the meat is nicely charred at the edges.
Step 4: Remove chops from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving to retain juices and tenderness.