Grilled BBQ Pork Chops

Pork Chops on the grill make such an easy dinner idea and the flavor can’t be beat. The barbecue sauce combined with the grill flavor makes for the best meal.

You might like these other Pork Chop Recipes – Hawaiian Pork Chops Recipe, Crock Pot Pork Chops, Baked Bone In Pork Chops or Easy Skillet bbq pork chops . You may even like this BBQ Chicken Recipe.

What is the Secret to Grilling Pork Chops?

The secret to amazing grilled pork chops is to cook them over direct heat for a few minutes and then move them to indirect heat.

Don’t repeatedly flip them and only flip once the meat releases from the grill.

They do not take long to cook and need to be watched carefully. Once they reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees, it is important to remove them from the grill. Check out these tips and trick in this How to Grill Pork Chops post.

Ingredients

• Vegetable Oil – If you are out, check out these Vegetable Oil Substitutes.
• BBQ Sauce – We like making Homemade BBQ Sauce so we can control the ingredients.
• Garlic Powder – Check out these Garlic Powder Substitutes for an easy variations.

Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.

Substitution and Additions

• Dry Rub. Instead of BBQ Sauce, you can use your favorite dry rub. Combine a seasoning blend of paprika, onion powder, or onion powder. We have even sprinkled this Homemade Lawry’s Seasoning Salt Blend on the pork chops.
• Barbecue sauce. Switch things up and try different flavors of BBQ sauce. The possibilities are endless.
• Boneless Pork Chops. Substitute boneless meat for the bone in pork chops.
• Grilled Chicken. We love to make BBQ Grilled Chicken instead of pork sometimes. It is delicious with barbecue sauce. Just keep in mind that chicken has a different internal temperature than pork. Chicken should be cooked until 165 degrees internal temperature.

How to Grill BBQ Pork Chops

• Step 1. Fire up the grill. Preheat your gas grill over medium high heat (approximately 450 degrees F).

• Step 2. Prepare the pork chops. Rub the olive oil on both sides of the pork chops. Season them with the salt and pepper and rub it into the pork chops.

• Step 3. Grill the meat. Place the pork chops directly on the grill grate (on direct heat) and cook for 4-6 minutes on medium heat. Do not touch the meat and wait until the pork releases from the grill.

• Step 4. Flip the pork chops and continue to cook. Once you flip the pork chops, they will cook a few minutes. Cook the pork chops for 3-5 more minutes on the opposite side until the pork releases from the grill.

• Step 5. Baste with BBQ Sauce. Then baste both side of the tender pork chops with the barbecue sauce.

• Step 6. Continue to cook. Cook each side of the pork chops for 1 minutes to caramelize the barbecue sauce on the pork chops.

• Step 7. Allow to rest. Transfer the flavorful pork chops to a separate plate, let them rest for 3 minutes.

• Step 8. Serve and enjoy. Then the pork chops are ready to serve and enjoy!

Recipe Tips

• BBQ Sauce. Do not add the BBQ sauce until the end of the cook time as the sugar in the barbecue sauce will cause the pork chops to burn.
• Meat thermometer. It is important to use a thermometer so that you do not overcook the meat. It does not take long to cook and can quickly become dry and tough.
• Prepare the grill. It needs to be preheated so that it is hot when the meat is placed on the grill. If you are needing a new grill, check out the Best Grills under $500.

How Long do you Cook BBQ Pork Chops on the Grill?

It is important that pork chops are cooked for the correct amount of time. They are easy to cook but overcooking will result in tough and dry meat. How long do you bbq pork chops on the grill?

The best way to ensure the pork chops are cooked properly is to use a meat thermometer. We use ours almost daily and it is well worth the purchase.

Make sure that the pork chops have an internal temperature of 145 degrees F before serving. We have an instant read meat thermometer to make sure that the pork is cooked to a safe temperature before serving. This is the best way to ensure you have cooked it long enough.

As you will notice in this recipe, the pork is initially cooked on direct heat. However, it is moved after a few minutes to indirect heat. This step is key for making perfectly cooked pork.

Serving Suggestions

• Grilled Vegetables in Foil Pack. There isn’t any clean up involved when you make veggie foil packs. With a delicious assortment of veggies, everyone will be happy.
• Easy Grilled Garlic Bread. Keep the kitchen cool and grill garlic bread to complete the meal. It is so yummy and has the best grill flavor too.
• Grilled Sweet Potatoes. Sweet and tender sweet potatoes taste great with pork chops and the grill makes it easy.
• Grilled Apples – You may love to make these apples for smoky and delicious side dish.
• More Pork Chop Side Dish Recipes

These are just a few of our favorite side dishes. We love to make everything on the grill because it is just so easy. It keeps the kitchen clean and dinner a breeze.

However, these are just options. Pork goes with numerous sides so feel free to choose your favorite.

More Easy Grilled Pork Chop Recipes

• Grilled teriyaki pork chops recipe 
• Grilled Bone in Pork Chops Recipe
• Coke Marinated Pork Chops
• Crockpot Pulled Pork
• Grilled Pork Chop Marinade

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