Our Best Grilled Pork Recipes (2024)

Pork, Mango, and Tomato Salad

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Sink your teeth into juicy pork chops, pork tenderloin, and more with these foolproof grilling recipes.

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Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Orange-Sesame Asparagus and Rice

Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Orange-Sesame Asparagus and Rice

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Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Orange-Sesame Asparagus and Rice Recipe

This dish certainly has no shortage of flavor. With orange-sesame tossed asparagus, this recipe is a complete meal fit for four people. If you're expecting more guests, just double up the recipe to fit your needs.

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Poc Chuc

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Poc Chuc Recipe

Crowd-pleasergrilled pork is ideal for summer backyard grilling. Tip: the way toflavor-filled, garlicky pork chops is in the oregano-salt curing and citrus-soakedmarinade.

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Spanish Pork with Apple-Citrus Salsa

Spanish Pork with Apple-Citrus Salsa

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Spanish Pork with Apple-Citrus Salsa Recipe

Season pork tenderloin with a mixture of chili powder, cumin, and pimenton, a smoked Spanish paprika. Serve with a fresh tangy salsa of Granny Smith apple, jalapeño pepper, lime juice and cilantro.

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Bourbon-Brown Sugar Pork Tenderloin

Bourbon-Brown Sugar Pork Tenderloin

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Bourbon-Brown Sugar Pork Tenderloin Recipe

Add rich, mellow flavor to grilled pork tenderloin with a marinade of bourbon, brown sugar, mustard, and soy sauce. Reserve some of the marinade to make a sauce to serve with the pork.

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Spanish-Style Brined Pork Tenderloin

Spanish-Style Brined Pork Tenderloin

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Spanish-Style Brined Pork Tenderloin Recipe

Marinating the tenderloin in a mixture of sherry vinegar and sugar mixture gives this grilled pork recipe rich, mellow flavor and the paprika rub adds both color and flavor to the finished dish.

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Smoked Pork Shoulder

Smoked Pork Shoulder

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Smoked Pork Shoulder Recipe

Barbecue joints usually use whole pork shoulders for pulled pork, but shoulders are hard to find at local grocery stores. Instead, pick up a bone-in Boston butt. A sprinkling of salt and some hickory wood chunks are all you need to get that deep, smoky flavor. Pair this basic pulled-pork recipe with the barbecue sauce of your choice, or make your own.

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Grilled Ancho-Rubbed Pork with Smoky Tomato Salsa

Grilled Ancho-Rubbed Pork with Smoky Tomato Salsa

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Grilled Ancho-Rubbed Pork with Smoky Tomato Salsa Recipe

Ancho-Rubbed Pork tastes great inside a tortilla and served with homemade tomato salsa.

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Grilled Pork Chops with Blueberry-Peach Salsa

Grilled Pork Chops with Blueberry-Peach Salsa

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Grilled Pork Chops with Blueberry-Peach Salsa Recipe

Pork chops brine all day to develop maximum flavor, so all you have to do is throw them on the grill when you get home. Serve with a refreshing Blueberry-Peach Salsa to contrast the smoky grilled meat.

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Pancetta-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

Pancetta-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

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Pancetta-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin Recipe

Double up on the pork with this pancetta-wrapped pork tenderloin. Serve with fresh Cantaloupe-Red Pepper Salsa, which brightens the dish and compliments the pork's sweet undertones.

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Grilled Herbed Pork Tenderloin

Grilled Herbed Pork Tenderloin

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Grilled Herbed Pork Tenderloin Recipe

Puréeing the marinade in a food processor allows it to really soak into the tenderloin, giving it great citrus flavor. You can also cook the tenderloin in the oven–just allow for a slightly longer cooking time, and be sure to test doneness with a meat thermometer.

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Achiote-and-Orange Pulled Pork

Achiote-and-Orange Pulled Pork

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Achiote-and-Orange Pulled Pork Recipe

Take your barbecue south of the border with this Western version of pulled pork. Serve on rolls topped with Chipotle Coleslaw, crumbled queso fresco, sliced avocado, hot sauce, and mayo.

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Herbaceous Grilled Pork Tenderloin

Herbaceous Grilled Pork Tenderloin

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Herbaceous Grilled Pork Tenderloin Recipe

Fresh rosemary, thyme, and chives are the herbs that give fresh flavor to Herbaceous Grilled Pork Tenderloin. Serve with grilled zucchini ribbons, cherry tomatoes, and baguette slices.

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Grilled Pork Medallions with Farro and Escarole

Grilled Pork Medallions with Farro and Escarole

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Grilled Pork Medallions with Farro and Escarole Recipe

This savory pork dish is both incredibly simple and versatile. Try swapping the escarole for a healthy green that happens to be on sale, such as kale, Swiss chard, collard greens, or even spinach. You could also switch things up by substituting bulgur, brown rice, or whatever whole grain you have on hand for the farro.

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Margarita Pork Tenderloin

Margarita Pork Tenderloin

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Margarita Pork Tenderloin Recipe

Margarita lovers will devour this delicious pork tenderloin, which gets its flavor from a tequila-based marinade. You'll need an hour for the tenderloin to marinate, but just 15 minutes to grill to perfection.

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Slow-Grilled Pork With Ranch-Barbecue Sauce

Slow-Grilled Pork With Ranch-Barbecue Sauce

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Slow-Grilled Pork With Ranch-Barbecue Sauce Recipe

It's hard to beat a low-and-slow-cooked Boston butt with its meat that just falls off the bone. This twist on traditional pulled pork relies on a rub of Ranch dressing mix, injected Creole butter, and a homemade Ranch-Barbecue Sauce to serve up incredible flavor.

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Barbecued Pork Tenderloin

Barbecued Pork Tenderloin

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Barbecued Pork Tenderloin Recipe

The surprise ingredient in the marinade is coffee—it contributes a rich, almost smoky flavor to the meat and blends magically with the vinegar, mustard, and molasses. When you're ready for a break from more traditional tomato-based barbecue sauces, this is the recipe you need.

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Hoisin and Bourbon-Glazed Pork Tenderloin

Hoisin and Bourbon-Glazed Pork Tenderloin

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Hoisin and Bourbon-Glazed Pork Tenderloin Recipe

Add a little sweetness to smoked pork by adding hoisin sauce and maple syrup to the bourbon marinade, and then balance that sweetness with the acidity of lime juice and rice vinegar. This is one of our most popular pork tenderloin recipes.

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Spicy Grilled Pork Tenderloin With Blackberry Sauce

Spicy Grilled Pork Tenderloin With Blackberry Sauce

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Spicy Grilled Pork Tenderloin With Blackberry Sauce Recipe

Jerk seasoning brings the heat in this pork tenderloin recipe while the sweet blackberry sauce keeps the flavor from getting too over the top.

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Grilled Pork Chops with Pineapple-Onion Salsa

Grilled Pork Chops with Pineapple-Onion Salsa

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Grilled Pork Chops with Pineapple-Onion Salsa Recipe

The flavors of fresh salsa and smoky pork chops combine wonderfully in this dish.

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Grilled Peaches and Pork

Grilled Peaches and Pork

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Grilled Peaches and Pork Recipe

After you marinate the pork in a tangy sweet marinade of balsamic vinegar and lime juice for about an hour, it take less than 15 minutes to both the pork and the peaches for this summery grilled meal.

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Coffee and Molasses-Brined Pork Chops

Coffee and Molasses-Brined Pork Chops

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Coffee and Molasses-Brined Pork Chops Recipe

Brining involves soaking the meat in a salty liquid to tenderize the meat and add flavor. Coffee adds a background flavor that helps bring out the sweet yet bitter undertone of the molasses.

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Grilled Pork Tenderloin

Grilled Pork Tenderloin

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Grilled Pork Tenderloin Recipe

Add great flavor to grilled pork tenderloin by covering the tenderloins in a mixture of cumin, peppercorns, fresh mint and garlic, grilling, and serving with a fresh green apple salsa.

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Grilled Pork Tenderloins with Corn on the Cob

Grilled Pork Tenderloins with Corn on the Cob

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Grilled Pork Tenderloins with Corn on the Cob Recipe

Grilled Pork Tenderloins pair beautifully with corn on the cob and lemony potato salad for your next backyard barbecue. Use the leftover pork to make the recipes on the next two slides.

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Pork Tenderloin Wraps with Grilled Corn Salsa

Pork Tenderloin Wraps with Grilled Corn Salsa

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Pork Tenderloin Wraps with Grilled Corn Salsa Recipe

Use Grilled Pork Tenderloins and leftover grilled corn from the previous slide to make these easy wraps. A squeeze of fresh lime completes the dish.

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Pork, Mango, and Tomato Salad

Pork, Mango, and Tomato Salad

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Pork, Mango, and Tomato Salad Recipe

Use Grilled Pork Tenderloins from slide #18 to make this 20-minute dish. The beauty of this effortless recipe is that you don't even have to heat up your stove; simply slice and serve the pork cold or at room temperature.

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FAQs

How best to grill pork? ›

Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels, season both sides with salt, pepper and a spice rub if you'd like, then brush them with oil. Sear the chops on the hot side of the grill and let them cook until they easily release without sticking, about 4 minutes. Flip and cook on the other side 4 minutes more.

What is the secret to grilling pork chops? ›

The secret to tender pork chops is using bone-in pork chops and cooking the meat to 145 degrees F. If you cook your meat to a higher temperature it can get tough and dry. Also, when you take the meat off the grill, let it rest for 5 minutes so the juices stay in the meat.

Should you salt pork before grilling? ›

Season Your Meat

While you can choose any herbs and spices you like, don't skimp on the salt! Pre-salting your pork will draw internal water to the surface. The liquid will then dissolve the salt and reabsorb back into the pork, allowing the salt to evenly distribute throughout the cut.

Is it better to grill or pan fry pork chops? ›

The quickest way to cook pork chops is to pan-fry or griddle them. As the chops can be quite large, this method is best when serving one or two people. If you're cooking for more you might want to try roasting or grilling.

How do you tenderize pork before grilling? ›

To tenderize pork before cooking it, try breaking up the tough muscle by hitting it with a meat mallet evenly across the surface of the meat. Then, if you want your pork to be extra tender, you can marinate it in a tenderizing marinade made with acids, like citrus juices, vinegar, or wine.

How do you keep pork from drying out on the grill? ›

Grilling
  1. First, use a high-heat area to quickly brown the meat on all sides. ...
  2. Next, move the loin to a low-heat area of the grill and cover it with foil.
  3. Now, you can roast the pork using indirect cooking for approximately one to one and a half hours, or about 20 minutes per pound of meat.
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How do you cook pork chops on the grill without drying them out? ›

Pork chops by nature are relatively low in fat (some heritage breeds excepted). So the best way to keep them moist is to brine them (dry or wet) beforehand and grill them to just cooked through (around 140-145F).

Should you season pork chops before grilling? ›

On their own, pork chops are a lean, bland cut of meat. Seasoning with salt before cooking is an essential step in bringing out the meat's natural flavors. Season generously, and remember that even a very short brine (just 30 minutes) will improve the taste and texture of the meat.

Should you grill pork chops fast or slow? ›

Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375-400 degrees) 20 minutes prior to grilling. Place pork chops on grill and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Move pork chops to indirect heat (or lower temp to medium) and cook for 8-12 more minutes, flipping once, or until pork chops reach 145 degrees F.

How to make pork taste better? ›

Here's our best advice for preparing better pork:
  1. Keep the Fat. The fat on pork is great for flavor, so definitely don't trim it off. ...
  2. Buy Bone-In. ...
  3. Embrace Marinades. ...
  4. Consider Brining. ...
  5. Use a Meat Thermometer. ...
  6. Let it Rest.

How do you season pork before cooking? ›

Ingredients: Paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, black pepper. Instructions: Mix the spices in a dish and rub the mixture onto the pork steaks. Allow them to sit for 1-2 hours in the refrigerator.

Can you put too much salt on pork? ›

However, its flavor-boosting power comes with a catch — it's easy to go overboard with a dry rub and accidentally make your pork a bit too salty. Don't feel too down, though. It happens to the best of us. Fortunately, one solution for saving your pork dinner is surprisingly simple: Soak it in a water bath!

Why are my grilled pork chops tough? ›

It's important for the pork to reach 145°F (63°C) to develop the proper texture with the muscle fibers and fat and to be safe to eat, but really no higher. Stay away from the higher temperature ranges that will leave the pork irreversibly tough and dry.

What seasoning is good on pork chops? ›

Best Seasoning for Pork Chops

Thyme and sage add herby and floral notes complementing pork's flavor exceptionally well. There's also a combination of smoked paprika, pepper, and a little bit of cayenne pepper, which all give your pork chops a lovely, not overly spicy, kiss of heat.

Do you close the grill when cooking pork chops? ›

A hotter fire will burn the outside before the inside is cooked; a cooler one won't char the meat. If you're cooking chops that are an inch thick or thicker, close the lid if you're using a gas grill to help maintain the grilling temperature.

How do you grill pork on a gas grill? ›

Grill pork chops over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, then flip to the other side for another 4 to 8 minutes, or until the pork reaches 135 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer.

Do you grill pork on high heat? ›

Pork does not like very high heat. That will cause it to cook too quickly and become tough. A medium-high temperature of 375-400 degrees is perfect for grilling pork chops.

Do you close the grill when cooking pork? ›

Thin pork chops, shrimp, and burgers tend to cook quickly. Leaving the grill lid up will slow the cooking process by reducing the temperature around the meat. For thicker cuts, you want to close the lid to keep the temperature high and even.

How to cook pork chops on the grill without drying them out? ›

To guarantee your pork chop doesn't come out dry, I suggest pulling the meat off the grill at 140° and letting it rest. The meat will continue to carry-over cook, and after a few minutes will reach 145°.

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