Balsamic Glazed Grilled Pork Chops Recipe Is Ballin' On a Budget (3 Ingredients) by Donna John

The grill is always going at my house – spring, summer, winter and fall. Pork chops are one of my favorite proteins to throw on the grill. This simple balsamic-glazed grilled pork chops recipe is so quick and easy. The budget-friendly pork chops are marinated then quickly cooked on the grill. These pork chops taste like something you would order at a restaurant – without the high steakhouse price. This is one delicious pork recipe that'll make you a baller on a budget!

Photo credit (all photos): Donna John

You only need three simple ingredients for this high-protein recipe. Here is your shopping list for this gluten-free grilled pork dinner: pork chops (boneless or bone-in pork chops), olive oil and balsamic vinegar (balsamic vinegar has health benefits). To finish, I recommended a nice sprinkling of sea salt and black pepper (read about the health benefits of black pepper).

Variations: Try this simple recipe with steaks, veal chops or chicken breast.

Serve the balsamic pork chops for dinner with your favorite side dishes. I served mine with creamed spinach, roasted carrots and grilled green onions (scallions).

Did you know you can regrow green onions in your own kitchen? Here's how to regrow green onions plus read about the health benefits of scallions.

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Marinating Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes (varies)
Total Time: 10 minutes plus marinating time
Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 pork chops (boneless or bone-in)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar

Here's how to make it:

1. Put the olive oil and balsamic vinegar into a shallow dish or food storage bag.
   
2. Add the pork chops, turning to coat with the marinade. Let the pork chops marinate 30 minutes. (If marinating the pork chops longer, put them in the fridge and bring to room temperature before grilling.)
   
3. Heat the grill to medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and cook until golden and seared on the bottom.
   
4. Flip the pork chops over and continue to cook until just cooked through, basting with the remaining marinade. Cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of the pork chops and the grill. Pork is cooked through at 145 degrees F internal temperature on a food thermometer.
   
5. Remove the pork chops from the grill. Sprinkle with a little salt and fresh black pepper, if desired. Let the pork chops rest a few minutes before serving. This recipe can easily be doubled.
   

Nutritional information for this recipe includes the full amount of the marinade ingredients. Depending on marinating time, ingredients, cook time, etc., the actual amount of the marinade consumed will vary.

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