It includes a T-shaped rib bone (actually baby back ribs) that has been cleaned which helps the pork cook evenly and makes the pork harder to overcook. It is one of the best pork chops you can buy. Where it’s from: This cut of pork comes from the center of the pork loin and is my recommendation for this pork chop marinade recipe.Other names: bone-in rib chops, rib pork chop, center-cut rib chop, pork chop end cut, pork rib cut chop, rib end cut.Here is a breakdown of the different cuts of pork chops: PORK RIB CHOP – RECOMMENDED Sometimes packages will mix pork rib chops with bone-in loin chops (like I used in this recipe) which is also a good option. Pork rib chops are the most desirable cut.

I always recommend bone-in pork chops for grilling because they are juicer, cook more evenly and are slightly fattier which equates to more flavor. Pork chops all come from the loin of the pig which runs along the back from hip, and are the most tender part of the animal but some cuts are better than others and some are just better for different cooking techniques. If you don’t have much experience cooking with pork chops, it might seem overwhelming to select which pork chops to use in this pork chop marinade recipe. If you’re worried about the spice level, you can control the heat simply by adding more or less chipotle chile pepper to make it YOUR perfect pork chop marinade. It’s made with pure maple syrup, orange juice, apricot preserves, balsamic vinegar and splashes of soy sauce and Dijon mustard along with chipotle chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, basil, oregano and orange zest for a rainbow of flavor in every bite. This reputed pork chop marinade creates melt-in-your-mouth tender, juicy pork chops with complex sweet, tangy, and spicy notes.

As always, thanks for another amazing recipe. That glaze/marinade is LIFE! I could honestly put it in a bowl, grab a spoon, and go to town. I just made this tonight and I gotta say…easily one of my favorites. Recently a reader commented on that recipe: The chipotle maple pork chop marinade is slightly adapted from my Chipotle Maple Chicken because I am obsessed! And I’m not the only one. You can even prep the marinade in advance or double or triple the recipe and freeze for later. Best of all, this pork chop marinade recipe couldn’t be any easier or more delicious! The marinade does all the heavy lifting and takes less than 5 minutes to whisk together making dinner time a breeze. They are relatively inexpensive, easy to prepare and can emerge as flavorful and as juicy as a steak when marinated. PIN THIS RECIPE TO SAVE FOR LATER PORK CHOP MARINADE RECIPE

Marinade for pork chops with olive oil