If you’d like to have juicy, flavorful, and tender pork to enjoy with the family, make this Pork Marinade. It’s made with simple, yet tasty ingredients that work perfectly together. It is truly the BEST pork marinade recipe!
Do you want to enjoy the most flavorful pork loin or pork chops that you’ve ever tasted? If you’re tired of preparing the same way, make this Pork Marinade and let your meat soak in it for several hours before you cook it.
The savory, tangy taste of the marinade goes great with all kinds of pork. Most importantly, it’s easy to prepare with a few ingredients that you might already have at home in your kitchen cabinets. If you’re ready to make the most flavorful pork ever, this recipe is for you!
I’m not sure about you – but we like to grill as often as the weather permits. Taking the mess outside and keeping my kitchen cool and clean makes me happy and I swear it makes the food taste even better.
So when it comes to making pork (which is my favorite BTW) there are so many options. But we almost always begin with this recipe, because it just adds so much more flavor to the end result. I know you’ll love it.
pork marinade
Here are some commonly asked questions
Can I use coconut aminos instead of soy sauce?
If you’d prefer to use coconut aminos, you can use them as an alternative ingredient to soy sauce. The coconut aminos have a similar taste to traditional soy sauce, so there isn’t anything wrong with using it.
Can the leftovers be stored?
Because this is being used to soak raw meat, please do not keep the leftovers. Once you have removed the meat and cooked it – please discard the bag and sauce.
pork chop marinade
Do I need to use the dijon mustard in this recipe?
The dijon mustard plays an important role in this recipe. It has a unique taste that truly compliments the other ingredients you’ll use to prepare this sauce. If you don’t like it, you can leave it out, but it’s one ingredient worth combining with the soy sauce, sugar, and minced garlic.
How should I cook the pork after marinating it?
After allowing the pork to marinate for a minimum of an hour, you can cook it in the way that you prefer it. Some people like to put it right on the grill. If you don’t have a grill or don’t want to use it, you can fry the pork in a skillet on the stovetop, bake it, or even broil it until it’s fully cooked in the center.
pork tenderloin marinade
How long does it take to prepare this marinade?
It takes just a few minutes to prepare the marinade. You can expect to spend five minutes or less adding the ingredients into a mixing bowl and combining them before pouring the mixture into a resealable bag
Which type of pork should I use with this marinade?
Use your favorite pork cut with this marinade. You can use it with pork loin, center-cut pork chops, or even rib-end pork chops. No matter which cut of pork is your favorite, you can enjoy it while using this wholesome and flavorful recipe to give it that wonderful taste.
pork loin marinade
How to make pork marinade
- Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, dijon mustard, garlic, and pepper in a bowl and whisk until combined.
- Add the pork to a resealable bag.
- Pour the marinade over the pork, seal and refrigerate for 1-4 hours.
- Remove the pork, discard the marinade and allow to come to room temperature.
- Grill or cook the pork in the oven as desired.
Can this recipe be doubled?
Definitely – you can double this recipe. If you are making a large pork roast or cooking more than 4 pork chops – I recommend doubling this recipe to make sure you have plenty for the meat to soak adequately.
grilled pork chop marinade
Ingredients for Pork Marinade
If you’re planning on making the best Pork Marinade you’ve ever tasted, you’ll need to use these important ingredients:
- Soy Sauce. Use this sauce to add a slightly tangy taste to your recipe that will enhance the overall flavor of your pork.
- Worcestershire Sauce. Add this sauce to create a bolder taste when preparing your Pork Chop Marinade.
- Dijon Mustard. You’ll need just a tablespoon of dijon mustard for that slightly smoky, slightly sweet taste it offers.
- Brown Sugar. Make your marinade sweeter with a bit of brown sugar.
The only other ingredients you’ll need for this marinade are minced garlic and pepper. Once you’ve gathered these ingredients, you can begin combining them in preparation for putting your pork in the marinade to soak up all the flavor.
Can I freeze the marinating meat in the bag?
I know a lot of people like to do this – but I actually don’t recommend freezing the mixture with the meat. Over marinating the meat can actually have the opposite effect, resulting in a dryer and tougher piece of meat and eliminating all your work to make it juicy.
How long will the pork need to sit in the marinade?
You can let the pork sit in the marinade for as little as one hour. However, if you’d like it to soak up all the juices that you’re using, be sure to let it sit for at least four hours.
Make sure to put the pork in the resealable bag with the marinade and then place that bag in the refrigerator. You can also allow the pork to marinate overnight if you’re willing to wait the extra time.
What should I serve with marinated pork?
While preparing the pork, you can work on putting together some tasty sides to go with it. Your marinated pork will taste great with a side of scalloped potatoes, glazed carrots, roasted broccoli, and even macaroni and cheese. The meat also tastes great with potatoes and applesauce. You can serve any sides that you’d normally enjoy with your entree when preparing pork using this marinade.
grilled pork chop marinade
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BEST Pork Marinade Recipe
Ingredients
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, dijon mustard, garlic, and pepper in a bowl and whisk until combined.
- Add the pork to a resealable bag.
- Pour the marinade over the pork, seal and refrigerate for 1-4 hours.
- Remove the pork, discard the marinade and allow to come to room temperature.
- Grill or cook the pork in the oven as desired.
Notes
Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate. Please double-check with your own dietary calculator for the best accuracy. We at Yummi Haus cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site.
