Introduction

How long to cook pork chops on the grill depends on what kind of grill you have and the thickness of your chops.

Step 1

• Check the temperature of your grill.
• Prepare the grill for cooking by preheating it to medium-high heat (400 degrees F), cleaning any grease from its surface and brushing with oil or cooking spray, if needed.
• Get your pork chops ready for grilling by patting them dry with paper towels and seasoning them generously with salt and pepper on both sides, if desired; set aside until ready to cook

Step 2

You can also use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of your pork chops. The USDA recommends cooking all cuts of pork to an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit (63 degrees Celsius). If you prefer your meat more well done, cook it until it reaches 160 degrees Fahrenheit (71 degrees Celsius).

When using an instant-read thermometer, insert it into the thickest part of each chop and leave it there for several seconds before reading the temperature on your digital display.

Step 3

• Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness. Don’t rely on the color of the meat to determine doneness; pork chops are often browned before they’re cooked through, so it’s best to use a thermometer if you want to be sure your pork chops are done properly.
• Don’t overcook your pork chops or they will be dry and tough. If you leave them on too long, they’ll get dry as well as potentially unsafe (see below).
• Don’t undercook your pork chops or they may be unsafe to eat: Undercooked ground meats can contain harmful bacteria like E coli and Salmonella which cause foodborne illness if left untreated by cooking thoroughly at high temperatures

How long to cook pork chops on the grill depends on what kind of grill you have and the thickness of your chops.

The time it takes to cook pork chops on the grill depends on what kind of grill you have and the thickness of your chops. If you’re using a charcoal grill, set it up to get hot enough for high heat. For example, if you have a Weber kettle with three burners going full blast, that should be about 500 degrees Fahrenheit or so once the coals are glowing red (you can use an oven thermometer to check). If you’re using a gas grill, turn all burners on high until they start smoking.

If your chops are thin (1/2 inch), they’ll need about 5 minutes per side over direct heat at this temperature; if they’re thick (1 1/2 inches), plan on closer to 10 minutes per side. Regardless of which type of meat preparation method was used–brined or dry rubbed–it’s best not to slice into them until after they’ve rested for at least 5 minutes after coming off the grill: otherwise all those juices will run out onto your cutting board!

Conclusion

As you can see, it’s not difficult to cook pork chops on the grill. The only thing that really matters is making sure that your grill is hot enough for searing. Once you get your chops on there, just keep an eye on them so they don’t overcook and use those handy tips we covered above!