Need a change from your usual grilled pork chops? How about soaking them in a maple syrup rosemary marinade for a day or two prior to grilling? You and your guests are in for a serious treat with these Maple Rosemary Grilled Pork Chops!

Need a change from your usual grilled pork chops? How about soaking them in a maple syrup rosemary marinade for a day or two prior to grilling?

Want to take advantage of the last few days of grilling season but you find yourself sort of in need of a change from your usual, boring grilled pork chops? I think I have just the thing for ya… How about letting your chops soak in a deliciously sweet, refreshing and herb-y maple syrup rosemary marinade for a day or two prior to throwing them on the grill?

I’ve no doubt that you will be positively pleased with the unique twist and cool flavor that this simple marinade will confer to your meat! Very end-of-summery indeed! I don’t know how to explain it, but it sort of tastes like a shifting season, like the days getting colder, like fall slowly setting in. I know, it sounds weird… I think you need to taste it to understand exactly what I’m talking about.

And I say you better act quick, before all the food turns to squash, pumpkin or pot pie!

Maple Rosemary Grilled Pork Chops by Sonia! The Healthy Foodie | Recipe on thehealthyfoodie.com

Making this couldn’t be easier: to start, place your pork chops in a non-reactive container that’s just big enough to accommodate them and set aside.

Then, in a large glass measuring cup, combine all the ingredients for the marinade, namely:

  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh rosemary
  • ½ cup pure maple syrup
  • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper

Maple Rosemary Grilled Pork Chops by Sonia! The Healthy Foodie | Recipe on thehealthyfoodie.com

Stir all that really well and pour it right over the pork chops. Be sure to move the chops around delicately until they’re completely coated in the marinade; don’t forget the underside! Cover the dish with plastic wrap and place your meat to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours, or up to 48 hours.

Maple Rosemary Grilled Pork Chops by Sonia! The Healthy Foodie | Recipe on thehealthyfoodie.com

When you are ready to eat, preheat your outdoor grill to high heat, about 600°F.

Once the grill is nice and hot, remove the chops from the marinade and place them directly on the hot grill without closing the lid. After 2 to 3 minutes, turn the chops a quarter or a turn to create a nice criss-cross pattern and continue grilling for about 2 minutes;

Maple Rosemary Grilled Pork Chops by Sonia! The Healthy Foodie | Recipe on thehealthyfoodie.com

Now flip the chops over and grill for another 5 minutes, again giving them a quarter of a turn after 2 to 3 minutes.

Maple Rosemary Grilled Pork Chops by Sonia! The Healthy Foodie | Recipe on thehealthyfoodie.com

Once cooked, transfer your pork chops to a plate and garnish them with fresh rosemary sprigs and a few grape tomatoes, if your heart desires.

Serve to your hungry guests with a side of simple, summery house salad!

Maple Rosemary Grilled Pork Chops by Sonia! The Healthy Foodie | Recipe on thehealthyfoodie.com

Maple Rosemary Grilled Pork Chops by Sonia! The Healthy Foodie | Recipe on thehealthyfoodie.com
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Maple Rosemary Grilled Pork Chops

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Need a change from your usual grilled pork chops? How about soaking them in a maple syrup rosemary marinade for a day or two prior to grilling? You and your guests are in for a serious treat with these Maple Rosemary Grilled Pork Chops!
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 6 -1/2" thick pork chops, trimmed of excess fat

For the marinade

Instructions

  • Place the pork chops in a non-reactive container that's just big enough to accommodate them and set aside.
  • In a large glass measuring cup, combine all the ingredients for the marinade; Stir well and pour over the pork chops, then move the chops around delicately until they're completely coated in the marinade. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours, or up to 48 hours.
  • When ready to eat, preheat your outdoor grill to high heat, about 600°F.
  • Remove the chops from the marinade and place them on the hot grill without closing the lid. After 2 to 3 minutes, turn the chops a quarter turn to create a nice criss-cross pattern and continue grilling for about 2 minutes; flip the chops over and grill for another 5 minutes, again giving them a quarter of a turn after 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Transfer the cooked pork chops to a plate, garnish with fresh rosemary and a few grape tomatoes if desired and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 371kcal, Carbohydrates: 18g, Protein: 32g, Fat: 17g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 100mg, Sodium: 491mg, Potassium: 630mg, Sugar: 16g, Vitamin A: 55IU, Vitamin C: 0.7mg, Calcium: 44mg, Iron: 0.9mg
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Author: Sonia! The Healthy Foodie

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