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Summer Pork Chop Recipes Grill — Leftover Pork 3 Ways - Simple, Flavorful, and Smart

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Pork chops: 4 bone-in or boneless, about 1 inch thick
  • Olive oil: 3 tablespoons
  • Lime juice: 2 tablespoons (or lemon)
  • Soy sauce: 1 tablespoon
  • Honey: 1 tablespoon (or brown sugar)
  • Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
  • Smoked paprika: 1 teaspoon
  • Ground cumin: 1/2 teaspoon
  • Black pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
  • Kosher salt: 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons
  • Neutral oil: for the grill grates
  • Optional garnish: chopped cilantro, lime wedges
  • Summer Chop Salad: leftover pork, mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, corn kernels, avocado, red onion, feta or cotija, olive oil, lime, salt, pepper
  • Weeknight Pork Fried Rice: leftover pork, cooked rice (day-old if possible), frozen peas and carrots, green onion, egg, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic
  • Quick BBQ Pork Sandwiches: leftover pork, your favorite BBQ sauce, soft rolls, coleslaw mix, mayo or slaw dressing, pickles

Method
 

  1. Make the marinade. In a bowl, whisk olive oil, lime juice, soy sauce, honey, garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, black pepper, and salt until combined.
  2. Season the pork. Pat the pork chops dry. Add them to a zip-top bag or shallow dish and pour over the marinade. Turn to coat. Marinate 30 minutes on the counter, or up to 4 hours in the fridge.
  3. Preheat the grill. Heat a gas or charcoal grill to medium-high (around 425–450°F). Clean and oil the grates with a paper towel dipped in neutral oil and tongs.
  4. Grill the chops. Shake off excess marinade. Place chops on the grill. Cook 4–5 minutes per side for 1-inch chops, turning once, until the internal temperature reaches 140–145°F at the thickest part.
  5. Rest the meat. Transfer to a plate and tent loosely with foil. Rest 5–10 minutes so juices redistribute.
  6. Serve. Slice or serve whole with lime wedges and cilantro if you like. Plan for leftovers by grilling all four chops even if you only need two tonight.