Easy grilled pork chops with honey mustard glaze. Fire up the BBQ because this recipe packs flavor by using a savory dry rub combination of spices that your friends and family will love!
Grilled pork chops is the other white meat when you get bored of repetitive chicken dinners and want to change things up. That’s why I like to switch it up and grill pork chops, a tender yet hearty cut that infuses flavors quite effortlessly and cooks within minutes!
A savory dry rub is used to season the meat just before cooking to add a quick hint of flavor. Then a simple honey mustard glaze is applied generously at the end of cooking to lock in the juices and make the pork even tastier.
Grilled pork chops with honey mustard glaze will undoubtedly be your new favorite outdoor recipe. So easy you can throw it into your weekly dinner rotation!
Pork chops are cut from the pork loin and can vary from 1/2 inch to 2-inch thickness. The size will determine how much time is needed to cook. Boneless pork chops are one of the most straightforward cuts of pork to prepare and are an excellent protein alternative because it’s low in fat, affordable and leaves you feeling full and satisfied.
You can also get bone-in pork chops, which has more flavor. Before cooking, I like to combine a quick spice blend of salt, freshly ground pepper, garlic, onion, cinnamon and cayenne powder. Evenly rub into the meat then just grill with a drizzle of olive oil. These spices enhance the flavor of thick cuts of pork.
Grilling adds a nice smoky flavor to the surface of the meat. Honey and mustard are two classic ingredient pairings that also work well with any cut of pork. The combination of earthy spices and sweet & tangy glaze make this meal irresistible!
I’m a big fan of topping different types of protein with a fruit-based sauce for extra flavor and texture. I have a lovely apple fennel chutney that you’ll want to serve with this grilled pork chop recipe.
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How do I know when pork is done cooking?
Typically pork is served medium or well-done, I recommend medium, so the meat still stays juicy and tender, yet safe to eat. Use this food temperature cooking guide to know when to stop cooking pork, which should be checked with an instant-read digital thermometer. Always rest your meat for 10-15 minutes before serving to reach the proper doneness.
- 2 pounds pork chops , boneless loin (4 portions)
- olive oil , as needed for grilling
- 2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
- 4 teaspoons honey
- salt , as needed
- black pepper , as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon , ground
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- Combine mustard and honey in a small bowl, set aside.
- Combine all pork seasonings in a small bowl, set aside.
- Generously season each side of the pork loin chops with salt and pepper.
- Evenly sprinkle a ยผ teaspoon of pork seasoning on each side of the pork chops.
- Lightly drizzle olive oil on both sides of the pork chops.
- Set aside at room temperature while you heat the grill.
- Heat grill to medium heat. Add a small amount of vegetable oil on a folded piece of paper towel, and then carefully grease the grill with the oil.
- Once the grill is nice and hot, add the seasoned pork chops. Cook each side until an internal temperature of 135-140ยฐF is reached, about 7-8 minutes, depending on the thickness of the pork.
- When the pork is done cooking, use a pastry brush to glaze each pork chop generously with the honey mustard mixture. Save the extra glaze for serving on the side of the pork loin.
- Remove the pork from the grill and transfer to a clean plate. Serve warm with honey mustard glaze.
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I made this tonight for dinner, it was delicious, moist and easy! Thank you!
Nini~
Hi Nini- I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed the pork chops! Thank you for your time and trying out the recipe ๐
Followed all directions, turned on the grill. Out of gas! No worries, seared them on the stove in a heavy duty skillet. Wonderful. Thank you for this recipe. It’s a keeper!
Hi Greg- Oh no! That has totally happened to me as well mid way through cooking a steak, haha. I’m glad that you were able to improvise and enjoyed the recipe. Cheers!
I don’t have much grill experience. Would the directions be about the same on a stove top?
Hi Melissa, great question! I would still use medium heat and make sure the pan and oil (1-2 tablespoons depending on the size of your pan) is hot before you add the pork. If the pork is thin (1/2 inch) only cook for about 4 minutes on each side. If there are 1-inch or thicker, I would go for 6 to 7 minutes on each side and cook longer if needed. Target that 140 degrees internal temperature for a medium internal temperature.
I made these tonight in a cast iron skillet and they were delicious. The rub really added a lot of flavor and they were moist and juicy. They were husband approved so I will definitely be making these again. Thanks!
You are so welcome Tania! I’m so happy that hubby approves and you enjoyed the recipe ๐
I am planning on making this but I have none in chops. What would be expected grilling time?
Hi Yvonne! What cut do you have? I would say the thickness will determine the cooking time. If the pork is 1 inch thick, than 7-8 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature of 135-140ยฐF is reached. Go half the time if the pork in 1/2 inch thick or less, and try to target the temperatures I mentioned. Just keep an eye on the pork, you don’t want it to dry out. You can always cook if for shorter time, check the doneness and keep cooking longer if needed.
I made these tonight for dinner. They were REALLY good. My wife told me I would be making these again. ๐ I can’t wait to have the extra chops for lunch tomorrow.
Thank you Danny! I am SO happy to hear you both enjoyed the recipe ๐
Can I use regular mustard if I don’t have spicy? I don’t want to go to the store this late and trying to make them for lunch tomorrow.
Yes, no problem!
I unfortunately don’t have a grill. Would I be able to bake these? And if I can, what’s the best temperature?
Hi Jamie- I would recommend two methods, both require cooking on stove top first to add color and flavor to the pork.
1) Stove top- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.Cook 5-6 minutes on each side, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest chop reaches 140ยฐ F. Allow to rest for at least 5 minutes. You can drizzle warm mustard glaze on top after cooking.
2) Oven- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.Cook 3 minutes on each side, then transfer to a foil lined sheet pan and roast in the oven for 6-10 minutes, or until chop reaches 140ยฐ F (start checking after 5-6 minutes). Allow to rest at least 5 minutes. You can add the honey mustard glaze to the pork while it’s roasting.
Can I rub these earlier in the day and then just have them ready to go on the grill for later tonight?
Absolutely Bethany! That will give it extra time to marinate and infuse all of those yummy spices ๐
These chips were delicious!!! I was a little concerned about putting cinnamon on them but the rub made the chops!! Thank you so much for a great recipe! It is my husband and my new go to for chops!!
Hi Lisa! Yay! I’m so happy to hear that you and your husband enjoyed the pork chops. Yes, the cinnamon adds just a little something special to the flavor ๐
Hi Jessica, I’ve made this recipe many times and it’s a family favorite. I am curious about the calorie content as I count calories and macros and I believe the calorie count is too high for a 4oz portion of pork chop. I’m guessing the variable could be the olive oil as I only use 1T for 4 pork Chops. Please advise.
Wow Tina, you totally made my day! I think I know the mix up. The pork chops are actually 8 ounces each for this recipe, as they are thick cut pieces. Markets also sell thin cut pieces if you are looking to reduce calories, just make sure to adjust to a shorter cooking time.
Iโm looking at doing this with pork belly, any advice??
Can these be frozen prior to cooking them??
Hi Mary- You can freeze the pork chops and then defrost completely before cooking.
Excellent recipe! Ratios worked out perfect, and there was enough sauce to cover both sides of each chop AND enough left for people to add more if they wanted. Thank you for this recipe!