Italian Grilled Pork Chops
Italian Grilled Pork Chops with Zucchini makes a tasty dinner for busy weeknights. Full of family pleasing flavors that can be on the table in under an hour.
Grilled pork chops are our favorite for a quick meal on the grill and if we are entertaining guests, these Jalapeño Pork Chops are crazy delicious.
If we find center cut pork loins on sale, we always buy one and slice it into pork chops. This is the best way to get thick cut pork chops at a good price.
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We vacuum seal the pork chops and freeze them for easy dinners. Pork chops are easy to grill and turn out tender and juicy and full of delicious flavors.
Ingredients Needed
- Boneless Pork Chops
- Olive Oil
- Balsamic Vinegar
- Italian Rub
- Zucchini
Step By Step Directions
- Mix olive oil with balsamic vinegar and Italian Rub.
Pat pork chops dry with paper towels.
Place into the marinade, turning over several times to coat completely. Set aside until the grill is ready or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate up to 4 hours.
- Cut zucchini into wedges.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with dry rub. Toss to coat.
- Prepare a grill fire.
- Place the pork chops onto the grill.
- Add the zucchini around the edges.
- Cook with the grill closed for 5 minutes.
- Turn the pork chops and zucchini. Continue to cook until pork reaches 145° with a digital meat thermometer.
- Remove from the grill to a serving platter and rest 5 minutes before serving.
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover pork chops and zucchini in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 4 days.
Slice pork chops to reheat. Place pork and zucchini in a skillet coated with olive oil and cook over medium heat. Stir often until heated through.
If you are looking for a quick and easy pork chop recipe try this Grilled Italian with Zucchini is a winner for any night of the week. The quick balsamic marinade adds delicious flavor and can be on the table in under an hour.
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Italian Grilled Pork Chops with Zucchini
Ingredients
- 4 thick cut boneless pork chops
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup Italian Rub
For the Zucchini
- 3 small zucchini
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Italian Rub
Instructions
- In a pie plate or shallow bowl, combine 1/3 cup olive oil with 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar and 1/4 cup of Italian rub.
- Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels and place into the marinade. Flip the pork chops over several times to coat completely.
- Cut the zucchini into wedges. Drizzle with 3 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with 3 tablespoons Italian rub. Toss to coat.
- Prepare a grill fire to 350° using pecan or hickory for smoke flavor.
- Place the pork chops onto the grill, discarding remaining marinade. Place the zucchini around the edge of the grill. Cook with the lid closed 5 minutes.
- Flip the pork chops and turn the zucchini. Continue cooking until pork chops reach 145° using a digital meat thermometer.
- Remove pork chops and zucchini to a serving platter. Rest 5 minutes before serving.
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This recipe is seriously amazing! Everyone loved it! I will definitely make it again soon