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Honey Mustard Grilled Pork Chops

These Honey Mustard Grilled Pork Chops are superbly tender, savory, tangy, with a touch of honey sweetness. It’s the perfect pork chops recipe for grilling season!

Grilled pork chops with honey mustard sauce
This grilled pork chops recipe has the most incredible honey mustard glaze!

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Honey Mustard Grilled Pork Chops 

My mama makes the best pork chops on the skillet ever. But when it’s just too hot to stand over the indoor skillet, grilled pork chops are just the ticket.

We’ve been embracing every opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors, which includes the grill. From Lemon Grilled Chicken to Thai Grilled Shrimp to Asian Sriracha Burgers, we’re taking advantage of all the summer days. .

This tantalizing pork chop recipe results in flavors that are tangy, sweet, and savory. Basic pantry spices and coarse ground mustard provide the mouthwatering zest. These grilled pork chops turn out tender yet wonderfully smoky, thanks to its time on the grill.

The honey mustard glaze is absolutely glorious and the entire dish is in the 10-ingredients-or-less category…

grilled pork chops with honey mustard glaze
Be sure to use coarse ground mustard, which has visible seeds in the texture.

Key Ingredients

  • Apple cider vinegar
  • Cornstarch
  • Pure honey
  • Whole grain mustard, with seeds in it (see below)
  • Onion powder
  • Cayenne pepper
  • Brown sugar
  • Bone-in pork chops, about 1 inch thickness, 8-10oz each (you can also use boneless chops; decrease cook time if using boneless)

The Kind of Mustard Matters

We all recognize that mustard and ketchup go hand in hand with summer cookouts and picnics. Someone in the party is usually put in charge of the condiments, and a big bottle of mustard is always on the must-have list. Mustard is famous for bringing in the zesty flavors when it comes to burgers, hot dogs, and sandwiches.

That humble jar of mustard in your pantry is also a staple that’s amazing to cook with. Around here, we cook with coarse ground mustard on the regular. When combined with basic salty and sweet seasonings, mustard does a stunning job of rounding out the flavors by providing zip and zest.

Add a spoonful or two of mustard to amp up marinades and dressings.

grilled pork chops with honey mustard sauce
Serve grilled pork chops with potatoes, green salads, or a rice dish.

Buying Mustard

When it comes to your typical picnic menu of burgers, hot dogs, and sandwiches, go with your favorite flavor profile.

Basic yellow mustard is the most mild, yet imparts tart and tangy flavors. When you’ve got a cookout gathering, basic yellow mustard will suit most palates.

Dijon mustard is richer in flavor and typically lends more zip for those who love some spiciness; it’s a favorite in creamy sandwich spreads and dressings.

If you like a more pronounced kick and stronger flavor, try spicy brown mustard, which is what many delis use in their pastrami and corned beef offerings. 

When it comes to cooking, we are partial to whole grain mustard, or coarse ground mustard. These jars are sometimes labeled country style or stone ground. You’ll see plentiful chunky mustard seeds in the mustard, making it easy to differentiate. It boasts depth of flavor, zest, and great texture. We use this mustard in our Best Broccoli Apple Salad and Potato Salad with Honey Mustard Vinaigrette.

What to serve with Grilled Pork Chops

There’s no shortage of fabulous side dishes to pair with grilled pork chops. Here are a few of our favorites:

Commonly Asked Questions

How long should I grill pork chops?

The grilling time for pork chops depends on their thickness. We recommend grilling 1-inch thick pork chops for about 3-4 minutes per side over medium-high heat. However, actual cook time depends a lot on your grill temperature and the starting temperature of the meat as well.

What temperature should I cook pork chops to?

If you’d like to use a meat thermometer, pork chops should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) followed by a 3-5 minute rest time. This ensures they are safe to eat and remain juicy.

Should I marinate pork chops before grilling?

Marinating pork chops before grilling is optional but can enhance the flavor and tenderness. You can marinate them for 30 minutes to several hours, depending on the intensity of flavor you desire. Make sure to discard any leftover marinade that has come into contact with raw meat. In our recipe below, we use glaze instead of marinating.

How can I prevent pork chops from drying out on the grill?

To prevent pork chops from drying out, avoid overcooking them. Follow the recommended grilling time and temperature. Keep in mind that cooked meat will continue to rise in temperature for a bit, even after removing from heat source. The biggest culprit to dry pork chops is overcooking.

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grilled pork chops with honey mustard sauce

Honey Mustard Grilled Pork Chops

4.98 from 37 ratings
These Honey Mustard Grilled Pork Chops are tender, tangy, sweet, and savory all at once. Grilled to tender perfection, topped with a tangy sweet sauce that’s perfect for grilling season.
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Amy Dong

Ingredients  

Instructions

  • In a saucepan, whisk together the vinegar and cornstarch until fully dissolved and no white bits of cornstarch remain. Add honey, mustard, onion powder, cayenne, and brown sugar. Whisk to combine, simmer over medium heat and continue whisking until glaze is reduced a bit, 5 minutes. Divide and reserve half of the glaze for serving. Keep other half of glaze for basting.
    Pork chops honey mustard sauce in pan
  • Pat chops dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine 1/2 tsp kosher salt with 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Sprinkle chops evenly with salt/pepper combination.
    pat dry pork chops with paper towel
  • Grease grill and preheat on medium-high. Grill chops about 3-4 min per side, or just until center is cooked. Don’t over cook. Brush chops with glaze that was reserved for basting and grill another minute per side.
    Grill pork chops on a grill
  • Serve with reserved glaze drizzled over cooked chops.
    Serve plenty of honey mustard sauce over pork chops

Notes

  • You can use boneless pork chops as well, but plan on cooking for less time if using boneless.
  • Serve pork chops with Peach Caprese Salad or Caprese Pasta Salad with Basil Pesto for a spectacular summer meal. 
  • If you enjoyed this recipe, please come back and give it a rating ❤️

Nutrition (per serving)

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 194mg | Potassium: 570mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 48g | Vitamin A: 65IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Fat, Low Lactose
Method: Grill

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3. Carnitas – Mexican Pulled Pork. If you haven’t had a great carnitas, you haven’t had a great taco. Not kidding. This is a must-eat.

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17 comments

    • Chris
    • 5 stars

    Amazing recipe. I looked up a few others and they call for way less honey. This one is much sweeter and very delicious!

      • Amy Dong

      Yay, so happy you guys enjoyed this, Chris!

    • Dennis P
    • 5 stars

    Do you think this would be good for you sous vide pork chops. Sounds good to me cooked any way

      • chewoutloud

      Yes, you can definitely sous vide these!

    • Kylie
    • 5 stars

    My gosh, I don’t usually cook pork but I prepared this recipe for my friend’s dinner party and we absolutely loved it! Thank you so much for sharing!!! It will become a weekly staple in our household that’s for sure! 🙂

    • Sushmita

    This looks so delicious. Can I replace the meat with chicken?

      • chewoutloud

      You absolutely can do that 🙂

    • Davindra

    We don’t eat pork but I will try this with chicken instead. We love cooking with mustard especially grainy mustard.

    • Sophia john

    Wow making my mouth full of water… Thank uou for the recipie

    • Rosey
    • 5 stars

    Honey mustard and pork really do go together well. These are some great sounding chops.

    • Lavern Moore

    How appetizing! This looks absolutely scrumptious. My mouth is watering!

    • Papa Jack

    I can imagine the mustard is so delicious for chops and when you grill it the aroma is fantastic. Thank you for sharing this recipe.

    • WorldInEyes
    • 4 stars

    Wow..this recipe looks so delicious and tasty…will love to have this soon.,.Thanks for sharing the recipe…

    • sam

    list of must try one, very yummy

    • Marie Phillips
    • 5 stars

    These look amazing! I don’t actually eat pork very often, but it would work just as well with chicken!

    • cait

    were big pork chop fans in our house and this recipe is one we haven’t tried before! YUM!

    • Sundeep
    • 5 stars

    Yum… This honey mustard grilled pork really looks so delicious. And you know what I am feeling hungry now. Will definitely going to try this at home.

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