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Blackstone Griddle Pork Chops
Take your pork chops to the next level by cooking them on a Blackstone Griddle. With your griddle, you can easily prepare the most delicious, mouth-watering pork chops you’ve ever had.
When you prepare your pork chops on a Blackstone Griddle, you’ll need to pull the pork out of the fridge at least a half-hour before cooking it. Then, sear each side of the meat over high heat for 2-3 minutes. Once your pork chops are seared, you’ll cook them over low heat until the meat reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees or higher.
In this article, we’ll teach you how to make the perfect pork chops on a Blackstone Griddle!
How long do you cook pork chops on a Blackstone Griddle?
You’ll want to sear your pork chops on each side for 2-3 minutes before leaving them to simmer on low heat for another few minutes or until the pork temperature reaches 145 degrees.
The amount of time that your pork chops will need on the griddle will depend on the thickness of the cuts of meat. Thicker pork chops will need a bit longer to reach that internal temperature of 145 degrees.
How do you cook pork chops on a griddle?
To prepare the most amazing pork chops on your griddle, you’ll need to pull the pork chops out of the fridge 30-45 minutes before cooking to allow the meat to warm to room temperature. Then, you’ll oil your griddle and your pork chops before seasoning and searing your meat.
You never want to place frozen or cold food directly onto a hot griddle. This can warp your griddle and lead to poorly prepared food. Instead, pull your pork chops out of the fridge around 30-45 minutes before you plan to cook them.
Once your pork chops are close to room temperature, you can heat up your griddle and apply a light layer of oil. Blackstone also recommends applying some oil to either side of each pork chop as well.
If you have a griddle with multiple burners, you’ll want to set one burner on high and one on low. Sear your pork chops on the hotter burner before moving them to cook over a lower heat.
Heavily season one side of each pork chop with salt and some pepper. Then, place the seasoned side down over the hottest burner to sear the meat for the next 2-3 minutes. Season the other side of the pork chop while the first side sears, and then flip the meat and sear the other side for another 2-3 minutes.
If needed, you can use a press to prevent or decrease curling. Sometimes pork chops can curl upwards when they cook, which reduces the meat’s contact with the griddle. A griddle press can resolve this issue.
Once the two main sides are seared, use tongs to help you sear the edges of the meat as well. After this is done, you can move your meat over to the low-heat burner.
If you only have one burner, you can put the meat on a plate for a few minutes to let your griddle cool down a bit while you change the heat setting from high to low.
You can simply let the pork chops cook over low heat until the internal temperature reaches 145, or you can place a dome or lid over the meat to create an oven-like environment. This isn’t a necessary step, but it helps lock in moisture and decreases cooking time.
Once your pork is at 145 degrees, you can pull it off the griddle, turn off the griddle, and serve it up!
How do you cook thick pork chops on Blackstone?
Thick pork chops will retain more moisture during the cooking process, but they do take longer to cook all the way through. One way to prevent overcooking or loss of moisture is to use a griddle-safe cover to place over the meat.
Depending on your griddle unit, you may have a griddle lid. If you do, you can lower the lid while cooking thick pork chops over low heat after you have seared them.
Another alternative is to use a griddle dome. These are dome-shaped covers that you can place over food on your griddle top to create an oven-like environment. This will help the internal temperature of the meat rise more quickly without drying it out.
Should you cook pork chops on a Blackstone Griddle?
Yes, you should use your Blackstone Griddle to make pork chops! With a Blackstone Griddle, you can prepare pork chops to perfection.
The high griddle heat will create a beautiful sear, and you can adjust your heat as needed to retain moisture and reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees.
What temperature should the pork chops be cooked at?
When searing your pork chops, you’ll want to have your griddle set to a high temperature between 500 and 600 degrees. Then, once the pork chops are seared, you’ll cook the meat on low heat, which is usually around 400 degrees.
The high heat is ideal for a delicious sear. Yet, you don’t want your pork chops over such high heat for the whole cooking process.
Once they’re seared, cook your pork chops on the lowest heat setting.
When to pull pork chops off the griddle
You’ll want to pull your pork chops off the griddle when they reach your desired internal temperature. For many people, 145 degrees is ideal. However, for those who prefer their meat more well done, 155 degrees will be best.
Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of your pork throughout the cooking process.
After you sear your pork chops, you’ll cook them over low heat for a few minutes.
Check the temperature of the meat and adjust your cooking time as needed. 145 degrees is considered the “safe to eat” standard for pork, so you don’t want to pull your pork chops off the griddle until they are at or above 145 degrees.
Final Thoughts
The next time you’re in the mood for pork chops, do yourself a favor and prepare them on a Blackstone Griddle!
You can sear the pork chops on high heat for a few minutes before cooking them over low heat until they reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees.
Consider using a griddle lid or dome cover to make your pork chops even juicier.
Robert is a certified Pitmaster, with over a decade of experience in smoking the best meats you’ll ever feast upon. He also has a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Texas at San Antonio. When he’s not researching technical topics, he’s most likely barbecuing in his backyard.