When it comes to cooking pork chops at home, we usually keep it pretty simple. A quick sprinkle on both sides with pork seasoning, then into the oven or onto the grill. But after a while, this routine gets a bit (OK, very) boring. That’s where the wonderful world of marinades comes in. Not only does a marinade impart the pork with plenty of flavor, but it also  tenderizes the meat, ensuring that each bite is juicy and tender. These Greek pork chops get their bright, lemony flavor from a generous soak in a Mediterranean-inspired marinade of olive oil, citrus, spices and Greek oregano.

Greek Pork Chops Ingredients

• Pork loin chops: Pork chops are a tender, juicy cut of pork. This recipe calls for boneless pork loin chops, commonly called top loin chops. For even grilling, look for pork chops that are all 3/4-inch thick and weigh about 4 ounces each. Don’t confuse pork loin chops with pork loin. Although they come from the same cut of pork, pork loin refers to the long, thick and wide cut of pork commonly used for roasting. Pork chops are steaks cut from the pork loin.
• Olive oil and lemon juice: Olive oil and lemon juice serve as the base for the flavorful marinade. Use fresh-squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor, but bottled juice works just as well.
• Worcestershire sauce: Worcestershire sauce gives the marinade umami notes and balances out the zippy citrus.
• Spices: Salt, onion powder, garlic powder, pepper and ground mustard are added to the marinade to flavor the pork chops.
• Dried oregano: For the most authentic flavor, look for Greek oregano, which tastes more savory and earthy than Italian or Turkish oregano.
• Lemon wedges: Serve the grilled pork chops with fresh lemon wedges.

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