Pork chops seared on the grill and covered in a delicious sauce, this Summer grill recipe is perfect for the family or entertaining guests. Pair with veggies for a wholesome dinner!
Pull the chops from the fridge and allow them to rest 30 minutes to warm up.
Heat the grill on high.
In a small saucepan combine the balsamic vinegar, honey, garlic powder, thyme, oregano, basil, salt, chili powder, and smoked paprika.
Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
Once boiling drop heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. The glaze should have an almost syrup-like consistency.
Remove from heat and set aside.
Rinse pork chops with cool water and pat dry with paper towels.
Season liberally with salt and pepper, then drizzle with olive oil.
Rub salt, pepper, and olive oil evenly on the surface of the chops.
Place the chops on a screaming hot grill for 30 seconds to sear.
Flip and set the timer for another 30 seconds.
Drop the heat to medium and continue to cook for an additional 2½ minutes.
Flip the chops over, baste the top side with the glaze, and cook for an additional 2½ minutes.
Check the internal temperature to see if it's reached 135 degrees. If you need to keep cooking make sure to flip them after each additional minute so that you don't burn one side.
Once the chops reach 135 degrees, flip them onto a clean plate, baste with the glaze and cover with aluminum foil.
Allow them to rest 5 - 10 minutes, during which time they should come up to 145 degrees internally.
Baste them a second time, front and back, prior to serving.