Marinated in Italian dressing and grilled to perfection, these grilled pork chops are so juicy, flavorful, and easy to make! Fire up the grill and have dinner ready in no time!

If you’re like me, you probably have a bottle of salad dressing in the fridge waiting to be used up. Here’s an easy way to use up one of my favorite store-bought dressings: Italian dressing!

Overhead view of a platter with four grilled Italian pork chops with lemon slices.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

During the summer, I tend to buy salad dressing more often than make my homemade dressings when we host BBQs as it’s much more convenient, but then I’m left with half-used bottles! This is one of my go-to ways of using up any leftover Italian dressing I have in the fridge.

It’s (relatively) quick.
Easy to prepare.
Super flavorful.
You end up with juicy, tender pork chops without much effort!

Ingredients You’ll Need

Ingredients needed to make grilled Italian pork chops.

pork chops — this recipe uses bone-in pork chops. Bone-in pork chops are slightly fattier than boneless pork chops so they’re richer in flavor and juicier. I use center-cut loin chops.
seasoning — I season the pork chops simply with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Italian dressing — creamy Italian dressing from a bottle. Easy, peasy, lemon squeezy.

How to Make Juicy Grilled Pork Chops

Set of two photos showing pork chops seasoned and marinaded with Italian dressing.

In a bowl, add the pork chops and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Add the Italian dressing and marinate for an hour in the fridge.

Set of two photos showing four bone-in pork chops grilled on a grill.

Heat the grill to 400F.
Grill the pork chops on direct heat for 8 to 10 minutes, depending on the size of the pork chops, making sure to flip the pork chops at the halfway mark. Keep the lid of the grill closed between flipping. Discard any leftover marinade in the bowl.
Remove the pork chops from the grill and allow to rest for at least five minutes before serving. If possible, cover with foil.

Overhead view of a plate with a grilled Italian pork chop with French fries and lemon slices.

Recipe Tips and Notes

If needed, pat the pork chops dry with a paper towel. This will help the seasoning stick better.
You can also marinate the pork in a large ziploc bag if you don’t have enough Italian dressing. You want the pork chops to be covered when marinating. A shallow mixing bowl is ideal.
Add some red pepper flakes to add some heat to the pork chops.
If the pork is sticking to the grill, give it another minute or two. When ready, it should stop sticking to the grill. If you try to flip it before it’s ready, you won’t get a nice sear mark, and you might end up with the meat tearing.
Thicker pork chops will take longer to cook, so I recommend you use an instant-read meat thermometer to ensure the pork is cooked thoroughly. The pork chops should reach 145°F (63 °C).

My Recommendation

This is my go-to meat thermometer for making sure that the internal temperature of my meat is good to go. It’s also magnetic so I have it on my fridge door to save drawer space!

Get it Now!

You can marinate the pork overnight, or you can freeze everything in a freezer-safe bag to prepare for another day. Thawing it overnight will essentially marinate the pork overnight.
Don’t skip resting the pork chops. When you rest the meat, you give the muscle fibers time to relax and allow the juices to redistribute throughout the cut. If you cut into the pork chops immediately, all the juices will end up on your plate.
I like to finish the pork chops with a squeeze of fresh lemon for some brightness.

A close up view of a grilled Italian pork chop.

Make Ahead Tips

Meal prep: once cooled, store the grilled pork chops in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge.
Freezer: let cool before transferring to an airtight container before storing in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Want Some Sides?

Here are some delicious sides you can whip up to accompany these grilled pork chops. They’re also great for BBQ parties!

Grilled Pork Chops with Italian Dressing

Marinated in Italian dressing and grilled to perfection, these grilled pork chops are so juicy, flavorful, and easy to make! Fire up the grill and have dinner ready in no time!

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Prep Time: 1

Cook Time: 10

Rest Time: 5

Total Time: 1 15

Servings: servings

Ingredients

4 bone-in pork chops
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup Italian dressing

Instructions

In a bowl, add the pork chops and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Add the Italian dressing and marinate for an hour in the fridge.
Heat the grill to 400F.
Grill the pork chops on direct heat for 8 to 10 minutes, depending on the size of the pork chops, making sure to flip the pork chops at the halfway mark. Keep the lid of the grill closed between flipping.
Remove the pork chops from the grill and allow to rest for at least five minutes before serving. If possible, cover with foil.

Notes

Discard the leftover marinade.
If you’d like to finish the pork chops by brushing with Italian dressing, use a new batch and not the dressing that was marinating the pork to prevent cross-contamination.

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Nutrition Per Serving

Author: Carmy

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

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