Marinated Grilled Pork Sirloin Chops
These Marinated Grilled Pork Sirloin Chops marinate all day in an interesting mixture that has soy sauce, cumin, and lime. Then grill the pork sirloin chops and make a salad and you’ve got a perfect dinner that’s extra low in carbs!
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There are a few recipes on my site for grilled pork chops, so recently I decided to update this one so it’s more specific, and these Marinated Grilled Pork Sirloin Chops use one of my favorite cuts of pork! And these pork chops were so delicious, and this recipe is is another winner for pork cooked on the grill. I loved how the touch of cumin and lime in the soy-sauce marinade worked with the flavor of the grilled pork.
I loved this recipe made with pork sirloin chops; read below for more information about that cut of pork, and if you don’t see it where you buy meat, just ask your butcher to cut some for you. And these tasty grilled pork sirloin chops are extra low in carbs, and with gluten-free soy sauce this recipe can easily be gluten-free.
What ingredients do you need for this recipe?
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- boneless pork sirloin chops (try to get chops that are close to 1 inch thick)
- soy sauce or Gluten-Free Soy Sauce (affiliate link)
- fresh lime juice, I used my fresh-frozen lime juice
- Olive Oil (affiliate link)
- ground cumin (affiliate link)
- Dried Oregano (affiliate link) (
- ground Chipotle chile pepper (affiliate link) (or use a dash of hot sauce)
- Onion Powder (affiliate link), or use 1-2 tsp. grated fresh onion
- Garlic Powder (affiliate link), or use 1-2 tsp. freshly minced garlic
What are Pork Sirloin Chops?
Pork sirloin chops are a less expensive and less tender cut of pork that’s taken from the back of the loin. They may may contain a few different muscle groups which is one reason they’re inexpensive, and you might need to ask the butcher to cut some for you if you don’t see this cut of pork where you buy your meat. Pork sirloin chops are often recommended to be braised or cooked in a slow cooker to tenderize them, but the all-day marinating also makes this cut of pork good for cooking on the grill.
How low in carbs are the Marinated Grilled Pork Sirloin Chops?
These grilled pork chops that are marinated all day have only 3 net carbs per serving!
Why should you marinate pork sirloin chops before grilling?
I think using a marinade and marinating the pork chops all day is a great way to add flavor and keep the meat moist when you’re grilling pork chops, and these pork chops were juicy and delicious, definitely a tasty idea for a summer dinner!
Making Marinated Grilled Pork Sirloin Chops without an outdoor grill:
Pork chops like this can easily be cooked on a stovetop grill pan (affiliate link) or a George Foreman Grill (affiilate link) with great results. And when you use one of those methods, you can make juicy pork chops any time of year! Remember that the George Foreman Grill cooks both sides at once, so the cooking time will be shorter.
How to make Marinated Grilled Pork Sirloin Chops:
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- This cut of pork may have a little fat on the edges, but I trim most of the fat.
- Mix together the soy sauce or Gluten-Free Soy Sauce (affiliate link), fresh lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, dried oregano, Chipotle Chile powder, onion powder, and garlic powder for the marinade.
- Put pork sirloin chops in a large Ziploc bag with the marinade, and marinate in the fridge for 6-8 hours (or longer won’t hurt.)
- When it’s time to cook, spray grill with non-stick spray or olive oil and then preheat to medium-high heat while you drain the pork chops and let them come to room temperature.
- If you want criss-cross grill marks lay pork chops at an angle across the grill grates.
- When you can lift the edge and see good grill marks (about 3 minutes) rotate pork chops so they’re going the opposite way and cook about 3 minutes more.
- Check grill marks again and when they’re as dark as you want, turn pork chops over and cook about 3-4 minutes more on the second side, or until pork is cooked though.
- I recommend using an Instant-Read Meat Thermometer (affiliate link) to check that pork has reached the safe temperature of 145F/63C that’s recommended for grilled pork but if you don’t have a meat thermometer, pork should feel firm but not hard to the touch when it’s done.
- Let pork chops rest for 3-5 minutes when you take them off the grill and then serve hot and enjoy!
Make it a Low-Carb Meal:
The Marinated Grilled Pork Sirloin Chops are shown in this photo with Tomato Salad with Cucumbers, Avocado and Cilantro. They would also be delicious with Asian Green Salad with Soy-Sesame Dressing, or Cucumber Salad with Balsamic Dressing for a low-carb meal.
Can you make this recipe with bone-in pork chops?
I do love pork sirloin chops, but this photo shows bone-in pork chops that were marinated in this same soy-lime-cumin marinade and then grilled, so use bone-in pork chops if that’s what you prefer.
Marinated Grilled Pork Sirloin Chops
These delicious Marinated Grilled Pork Sirloin Chops are flavored with a mixture of soy sauce, cumin, and lime, and they can marinate all day while you're at work! And this pork chops recipe has such an interesting and delicious blend of flavors.
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 4 thick boneless pork sirloin chops (see notes)
Marinade Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (see notes)
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (see notes)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tsp. ground cumin (or a little less if you're not a big cumin fan)
- 1/2 tsp. dried oregano ( see notes)
- pinch of Chipotle chile powder (or use a dash of hot sauce)
- 1/2 tsp. onion powder
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
Instructions
- Sometimes this cut of pork will have a little fat on the edges, but I trim most of the fat. Take your choice on how much trimming you prefer.
- Mix together the soy sauce or Gluten-Free Soy Sauce, fresh-squeezed lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, dried oregano, Chipotle Chile powder, onion powder, and garlic powder to make the flavorful marinade
- Put pork sirloin chops in a large Ziploc bag or container with a snap-tight lid, pour marinade over, seal bag or container, and marinate in the fridge for 6-8 hours (or longer won't hurt if you want to marinate all day while you're at work.
- When it's time to cook, spray the grill with non-stick spray or olive oil and then preheat the grill to medium-high heat while you drain the pork chops and let them come to room temperature. (George Foreman Grills or stovetop grill pans only need to be preheated for a few minutes.)
- If you want criss-cross grill marks lay the pork chops at an angle across the grill grates.
- As soon as you can lift the edge of one pork chop and see good grill marks (about 3 minutes) rotate the pork chops so they're going the opposite way across the grill grates and cook about 3 minutes more
- Check grill marks again and when you're happy with them, turn pork chops over and cook about 3-4 minutes more on the second side, or until pork is cooked though.
- Start checking for doneness about 3 minutes after you turn pork chops over; I recommend using an Instant-Read Meat Thermometer (affiliate link) to check that pork has reached the safe temperature of 145F/63C that's recommended for grilled pork but if you don't have a meat thermometer, pork should feel firm but not hard to the touch when it's done.
- Let pork chops rest for 3-5 minutes when you take them off the grill and then serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Choose pork sirloin chops that are close to one inch thick. You might have to ask the butcher to cut these for you.
I used Tamari Gluten-Free Soy Sauce (affiliate link) for this recipe; for Paleo use Coconut Aminos (affiliate link) instead of soy sauce.
I used my fresh-frozen lime juice. I used Mexican Oregano (affiliate link) but if you don't have that regular dried oregano will be fine.
This recipe created by Kalyn.
Nutrition Information
Yield
4Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 215Total Fat 18gSaturated Fat 4gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 14gCholesterol 26mgSodium 907mgCarbohydrates 3gFiber 0gSugar 0gProtein 11g
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.
Low-Carb Diet / Low-Glycemic Diet / South Beach Diet Suggestions:
The Marinated Grilled Pork Sirloin Chops are a perfect main dish for any phase of the original South Beach Diet, or any low-carb eating plan, including Keto. If you use Tamari Gluten-Free Soy Sauce or sub Coconut Aminos for the soy sauce, this recipe can easily be gluten-free.
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Historical Notes for this Recipe:
This recipe for thick Grilled Pork Sirloin Chops that are marinated all day and then cooked on the grill was first posted in 2008. The recipe was last updated to specify pork sirloin chops and add more information in 2024.
18 Comments on “Marinated Grilled Pork Sirloin Chops”
We thoroughly enjoyed this marinade. I had already sliced my loin into 1/2 inch slices before I found this.recipe. I only marinated for 4 hours and the Hubby grilled them for not more than 8 minutes. Perfect.
Thanks for the recipe 😁
So glad to hear you enjoyed it! Thanks for letting me know.
Could I place the pork chops in a ziplock along with the marinade and freeze them?
Hi Laurie,
I personally have never done that, but I’ve heard of many people doing it so I assume it must work fine. Love to hear what you think if you try it!
Sounds interesting, thanks for sharing!
Ha ha, can’t remember if I ever made these, but I am now. That marinade sounds delicious. Thank you. My goal is to write the recipes on a card when I make them AND love them. Much easier to go through my recipe box and KNOW I made it.
I like that idea! Hope you enjoy the recipe.
MCH, thanks! Glad you liked it.
Really, really yummy marinade Kalyn!
Noobcook, thanks. I’ve been practicing my grill marks a long time!
smtwngrl, the salad was just cut up tomatoes, cucumbers, and blue cheese dressing. Very tasty, and no recipe needed!
The pork chops do look delicious and I’m sure I’ll try them this summer, but I’m curious about that cucumber salad you served with them. Will you be sharing that recipe (or have you already)?
Thanks for sharing all your great cooking adventures!
The grill marks are simply gorgeous! ^^
That’s just what I’m thinking about more and more these days, Gretchen!
Scott, thanks, but you should have seen me earlier today when I made something that went right in the trash!
Peter thanks for the thumbs up on the grill marks!
Recipegirl, me too on yikes, it’s swimsuit season! Hope you have fun looking around.
Pam, I love the instant read thermometer. I have a digital one that has celcius and farenheit both, it’s wonderful and not that expensive.
I love grilled pork chops. I really need to get an instant read thermometer, I almost always overcook them!
These look terrific for the grill! My husband has requested that I begin serving up some lower carb recipes in anticipation of swimsuit season, so I’ll be looking to your site for some inspiration quite often!
As a guy, i give you 2 thumbs up for the grill marks and the marinade sounds wonderful!
Your pork chop looks fantastic. I’m always astounded how you churn out great fresh looking recipes so fast!
What a delicious looking meal. It makes me think a warm weather and eating outside! Yum!