If you’re looking for a fast, effortless dinner that everyone in the family will enjoy, pork chops are the perfect choice. This top-rated grilled pork chop recipe has earned rave reviews thanks to its mouthwatering honey-garlic glaze — and the best part? It goes from fridge to table in just 30 minutes.
Why These Pork Chops Are Truly the Best
While there’s no official prize for the best pork chops, this simple 5-ingredient recipe would easily take the crown — and the star of the show is the sauce. Reviewers can’t get enough of the sweet and savory glaze made from ketchup, honey, soy sauce, and garlic, generously brushed over the chops as they cook.
Many fans recommend marinating the pork chops in the sauce beforehand, adding extra glaze while grilling, and even preparing an additional batch to serve on the side for dipping — because it’s just that irresistible.
Grilling Pork Chops
On a beautiful day, fire up the grill and cook your pork chops outdoors. They’ll cook quickly and develop those classic, delicious grill marks everyone enjoys.
Grilling them is straightforward: preheat your grill to medium and lightly oil the grates. Brush a thin layer of the honey-garlic glaze over the chops, then sear them on each side until the center is fully cooked and no longer pink.
Grilling Time for Pork Chops
Grill your pork chops until they are no longer pink in the center and reach an internal temperature of at least 145°F (63°C). According to the National Pork Board, ¾-inch thick pork chops generally need about 8–12 minutes on the grill. Keep in mind, though, that grill temperatures vary, so some may cook faster or slower than others.
Best Cut of Pork for Chops
For this recipe, you can choose either boneless or bone-in pork chops. Both cook in roughly the same amount of time, so it mostly comes down to personal preference or what’s available at the store.
Pay attention to the thickness of your chops: thicker pork chops take a bit longer to cook but are less likely to dry out compared to thinner cuts. That’s why thicker chops are usually the best choice for grilling.
Recipe Tip
No grill? No problem! You can bake these pork chops in the oven instead. Most reviewers recommend baking at 350°F for 40–45 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
How to Store Pork Chops
Place cooked pork chops in an airtight container or wrap them tightly in aluminum foil before refrigerating. When stored correctly, leftovers will stay good for 3–4 days.
Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise
“How do you take plain pork chops and make them extraordinary on a Sunday afternoon? You make THIS!! Wow! I didn’t have enough honey, so I added a splash of maple syrup, a few dashes of Chipotle hot sauce, and about 5 cloves of garlic. This sauce is INSANELY good,” raves Patty Cakes.
“I found this recipe three weeks ago and have already made it twice. It’s absolutely delicious. I baked the chops at 350°F for 45 minutes, flipping them twice and brushing both sides with the glaze each time. I served them with roasted potatoes, carrots, and cheddar-topped broccoli and cauliflower,” shares Good Karma.
“So tasty! With seven kids, finding meals everyone enjoys is tough. This one was a complete hit with the whole family. Definitely saving it for future dinners,” says Jordyn Day.
Ingredients
½ cup ketchup
2 ⅔ tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, crushed
6 (4 ounce) (1-inch thick) pork chops
Directions
Step 1
Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Gather ingredients.
Step 2
Whisk ketchup, honey, soy sauce, and garlic together in a bowl to make a glaze.
Step 3
Sear the pork chops on both sides on the preheated grill. Lightly brush glaze onto each side of the chops as they cook; grill until no longer pink in the center, about 7 to 9 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
Step 4
Serve hot and enjoy!
