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Greek Pork Chops are marinated and then grilled, and this is a great way to cook pork chops when the weather gets warm! And if you’re familiar with a dish called Greek Souvlaki, these grilled pork chops may remind you of those flavors.

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These grilled Greek Pork Chops are something I’d always enjoy for an easy dinner, and when the weather gets warm I’m always in favor of grilling outside! I’m also a person who loves any recipe with Greek flavors, and I think everyone who likes pork chops and enjoys Greek food is going to love this recipe.

And it’s a big holiday weekend in the U.S. where lots of people are probably going to be cooking on the grill, so these very low-carb and Keto-friendly Greek Pork Chops are perfect to feature for my Friday Favorites pick this week!

I’ve made this recipe with boneless pork sirloin chops and bone-in chops, and both types of pork chops were great with the Greek marinade. And the pork chops can also cook perfectly on a stovetop grill pan or indoor grilling device if you don’t have an outdoor grill. I hope you’ll try the pork chops no matter which cooking method you use, and happy weekend everyone!

What ingredients do you need for this recipe?

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What gives these grilled pork chops the Greek flavors?

Many people like Greek-inspired recipes, and this recipe has Greek flavors from olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and Greek oregano in the pork chop marinade.

How low in carbs are these pork chops?

These grilled pork chops with Greek flavors have only 2 net carbs and 58 grams of protein!

Can you make Greek Pork Chops without an outdoor grill?

I tried the recipe out on both a Stovetop Grill Pan (affiliate link) and a George Foreman Grill (affiliate link) and it was a success with both those methods if you don’t have an outdoor grill. Or you could use one of those indoor grilling methods when it’s not grilling weather! (Remember the George Foreman Grill cooks both sides at once, so grilling time will be shorter.)

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Tips for making Greek Pork Chops:

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  1. Trim as much fat as you prefer from the pork chops.
  2. Whisk together ingredients to make the marinade. (You can mix it right in the ZipLoc bag if you don’t want to dirty another dish.)
  3. Let pork chops marinate in the fridge 4-8 hours.
  4. Drain marinade and let pork chops come to room temperature while you preheat grill to medium high.
  5. Cook pork chops 10-12 minutes, or until an Instant-Read Meat Thermometer (affiliate link) shows the pork has reached an internal temperature of at least 145F/62C. (Bone-in pork will take slightly longer.)
  6. If you want criss-cross grill marks, place pork chops on a diagonal to the grill grids, rotating when the first set of grill marks start to show.
  7. I usually rotate after about 3 minutes on an outdoor grill, and maybe a little sooner on the George Foreman grill or stove-top grill pan.
  8. Serve the Greek Pork Chops hot and enjoy!

Make it a Low-Carb Meal:

I think the grilled  Greek Pork Chops would be fantastic for a low-carb dinner with any of these summer side dishes:

Greek Pork Chops on serving plate on orange napkin

Want more options for pork on the grill?

Check out Grilling Recipes with Beef, Pork, or Lamb for lots more ideas for grilled pork!

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Yield: 4 pork chops

Greek Pork Chops

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes

Greek Pork Chops make a great dinner from the grill; you can cook these on a stovetop grill pan or a George Foreman grill if that's what works for you!

Ingredients

Ingredients:

  • four 8 oz. pork chops (see notes)

Marinade Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tsp. red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp. fresh lemon zest (or use 1/2 tsp. dried lemon peel)
  • 2 tsp. dried Greek oregano
  • 1 tsp. dried granulated garlic
  • fresh ground black pepper to taste (I used about 1/2 tsp.)

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Greek oregano, garlic, and black pepper.
  2. Trim most of the visible fat from pork chops and place in large Ziploc bag or flat glass dish.
  3. Pour marinade over pork chops and marinate in refrigerator for 4-8 hours, turning a few times if you’re home.
  4. To cook, remove pork chops from refrigerator and let come to room temperature while you pre-heat gas or charcoal grill, Stovetop Grill Pan (affiliate link) or George Foreman Grill (affiliate link) to medium-high heat.
  5. Preheat outdoor grills about 10 minutes. George Foreman grill or stove-top grill pan only needs to be preheated about 4 minutes.
  6. For criss-cross grill marks, place pork chops on a diagonal to the grill grids, rotating when the first set of grill marks start to show. I usually rotate after about 3 minutes on an outdoor grill, and maybe a little sooner on the George Foreman grill or stove-top grill pan.
  7. Whatever cooking method you’re using, the best way to tell when to rotate things on the grill is to lift a corner of the food and check the grill marks.
  8. Pork chops will take about 10-12 minutes to get done on an outdoor grill or stove-top grill pan, and about 5-6 minutes on a George Foreman grill which cooks both sides at once.
  9. The best way to tell they’re done is when an Instant-Read Meat Thermometer (affiliate link) shows the pork has reached an internal temperature of at least 145F/62C.
  10. Pork chops should feel firm (but not hard) to the touch and look slightly browned when done.
  11. Serve hot.

Notes

I've made this recipe with pork loin rib chops or boneless pork sirloin chops; my pork chops were about 8 oz. after trimming.

This recipe adapted slightly from the marinade for Kalyn’s Souvlaki.

Nutrition Information

Yield

4

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 603Total Fat 39gSaturated Fat 10gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 24gCholesterol 190mgSodium 126mgCarbohydrates 3gFiber 1gSugar 0gProtein 58g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated by the Recipe Plug-In I am using. I am not a nutritionist and cannot guarantee 100% accuracy, since many variables affect those calculations.

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© Kalyn Denny
Category: Grilling
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Low-Carb Diet / Low-Glycemic Diet / South Beach Diet Suggestions:
The marinated and grilled pork chops with Greek flavors are a good choice for low-carb eating plans including Keto, and this recipe is also good for any phase of the original South Beach Diet if you use lean pork. 

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Historical Notes for this Recipe:
This recipe for Greek Pork Chops was first posted in 2009. It was last updated with more information in 2025.

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