These thick, juicy grilled pork chops are anything but ordinary. Each bite is smoky, tender, and topped with a bold blackberry thyme sauce that adds just the right mix of sweet and savory. The sauce simmers down into a glossy glaze that clings to the pork, making this easy dinner feel a little extra special. It’s a simple, satisfying meal your whole family will love.
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It is summer, and grilled foods are always our go-to dinner. Do you grill a lot during the summer, too? This juicy grilled pork chops recipe will have you grilling in no time! Not only are these grilled bone-in pork chops tender and full of flavor, but they are even better topped with my blackberry or olallieberry thyme sauce!
Olallieberries are in season for a short time; if you see them, grab a pack or two! If you can’t find Olallieberries, you can easily substitute blackberries! If you love to grill as much as we do, you will also love this Grilled Steak with Pesto Sauce.
Not only are these grilled bone-in pork chops tender and full of flavor, but they are even better topped with my blackberry thyme sauce!
Allergen Information:
These grilled pork chops are gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, egg-free, and nut-free.
This easy grilled pork chops recipe is gluten free, paleo, and Whole30, so no guilt!! Fire up your grill so you can BBQ these awesome pork chops.
Ingredient Notes:
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- Pork Chops – you can use bone-in or boneless pork chops
- Blackberries or Olallieberries – I also love to use olallieberries, but they have a very short season, so blackberries are also a great choice to make the sauce. Note that olallieberries are a little more tart than blackberries.
- Thyme – I use fresh thyme to season the berry sauce.
- Cooking Oil – Use a high smoke point oil like canola or avocado oil.
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Step 1: Preheat your grill to 400º F. Brush your pork chops with light cooking oil and season your pork chops on a plate with salt and pepper.
Step 2: Add the raw pork chops when your grill is hot. Cook the pork chops over direct heat. I make sure to flip them after the first 8 minutes.
Pork chop grill time depends on how thick your pork chops are. You want to grill them until they have an internal temperature of 145-165º F. Note if your pork chops are boneless, they will take less time to cook.
(The USDA changed its recommendation for cooking pork to 145º F, but many people like their pork more well done, so I’m giving you a range.)
Step 3: It’s time to make the blackberry sauce (or olallieberry if you can find them!). Wash your berries and place them in a saucepan.
Step 4: Add the thyme, lemon juice, water, sugar, and simmer on low heat for 10 minutes. Whisk in the cornstarch and cook until the sauce is reduced and thick.
Top the pork chops with the berry sauce, and enjoy! Another fun recipe to serve with this blackberry sauce is my Grilled Chicken Filet Burgers recipe!
Serve with these side dishes:
There are so many delicious recipes that pair with pork chops. Try one of our favorites:
Frequently Asked Questions:
It would be best if you never served pork rare, but having a little pink inside is perfectly safe.
Pork chops turn out tough when they are overcooked. They are easy to overcook, so keep an eye on the internal temperature when cooking them.
I always season pork chops 15-30 minutes before cooking.
Store the cooked pork chops in an airtight container in your refrigerator. They should stay fresh for up to four days.
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Grilled Pork Chops with Olallieberry Thyme Sauce
Ingredients
- 4 pork chops
- ½ teaspoon pink Himalayan salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Blackberry Sauce:
- 1 pint blackberries *see note
- ¼ cup water
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch * see note
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Instructions
- Preheat the grill to º F.
- Rub pork chops with salt, pepper, and olive oil. Let rest 15 minutes.
- Place the pork chops on the grill and grill both sides until the internal temperature reaches 145 to 165º F. Remove and allow to rest 5 minutes before serving.
For the sauce:
- Put the olallieberries, water, thyme, sugar, and lemon juice in a pan.
- Bring to boil on medium heat
- Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Add cornstarch and mix well.
- Top the pork chops with the blackberry thyme sauce.
Notes
- Use bone-in or boneless pork chops. Note that your cook time will vary depending on size and thickness of your pork chops.
- Grill your pork chops until they have an internal temperature of 145-165 degrees.
- I love olallieberries for the sauce recipe, but they have such a short season I recommend using blackberries.
- You can use dried thyme, but cut the amount in half.
- The cooked pork chops will keep in the refrigerator up to 4 days.
SPECIAL NOTE
Please know that every gluten free flour blend has a different starch to grain ratio. If you use a blend I didn’t test, my rule of thumb is to add more flour if your dough or batter is wet and add more liquid if the dough or batter is too dry!
Nutrition
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