Simple Marinated Pork Chops
These make-ahead simple marinated pork chops are an easy, family-friendly meal. They take just minutes to assemble. These are perfect for a busy weeknight. 
This meal is gluten-free if you use a gluten-free soy sauce. It pairs well with a variety of side dishes. You can find a list of suggested sides to inspire you below the pork chop recipe.
Simple Marinated Pork Chops Recipe:
- 6 pork chops, bone-in
- 1/2 cup light soy sauce
- 1/4 cup canola or olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp. melted honey
- 1 clove garlic, minced
To assemble the meal:
- Place the pork chops into a large resealable freezer bag or a reusable silicone freezer bag.
- Pour the other ingredients into the bag.
- Remove the air from the bag and seal.
- Jiggle the bag around a little to combine the marinade before freezing.
On the day of cooking:
- Take the bag out of the freezer the day before and let it sit in the fridge overnight to allow the marinade more time to sink in. Marinating it overnight will produce more flavor.
- Preheat the oven to 350°.
- Cook the pork chops on a broiler pan for 45 minutes until the center of the meat is white and has reached an internal temperature of 145°.
- Allow the pork chops to rest for 5 minutes prior to serving to help the meat retain its juices when it is cut.
Serving suggestions for pork chops:
- green beans
- applesauce
- creamed corn
- twice-baked potatoes
- broccoli salad
- garlic mashed potatoes
- Caesar salad
- Southwestern black bean and black-eyed pea salad
- scalloped potatoes
- rice
- fruit salad
- potato salad
- roasted Brussels sprouts
- sautéed spinach with a bit of feta
- roasted cauliflower
- macaroni and cheese
- butternut squash make-ahead side dish
- cornbread
- coleslaw
- corn on the cob
- 6 pork chops bone in
- 1/2 cup light soy sauce
- 1/4 cup canola or olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp. melted honey
- 1 clove garlic minced
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Place the pork chops into a large resealable freezer bag or a reusable silicone freezer bag.
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Pour the other ingredients into the bag.
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Remove the air from the bag and seal.
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Jiggle the bag around a little to combine the marinade before freezing.
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Take the bag out of the freezer and thaw. You can instead take it out the day before and let it sit in the fridge overnight to allow the marinade more time to sink in.
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Preheat the oven to 350°.
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Cook the pork chops on a broiler pan for 45 minutes until the center of the meat is white and has reached an internal temperature of 145°.
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Allow the pork chops to rest for 5 minutes prior to serving to help the meat retain its juices when it is cut.
