Grilled Pork Chops

Step 1Place the pork chops in a 13-by-9-inch baking dish. Set aside.

Step 2In a medium bowl, stir together the soy sauce, vinegar, olive oil, brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and thyme. Pour the marinade over the pork chops; cover and let them marinate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight, flipping halfway through your desired marinating time.

Step 3Remove the pork chops from the refrigerator 30 minutes before grilling. Meanwhile, preheat the grill to medium-high heat, 400°F to 450°F. Oil the grill grates well. Remove the pork chops from the marinade; discard the remaining marinade.

Step 4Grill the pork chops uncovered until grill marks appear, 5 to 7 minutes. Flip the chops and grill until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 145°F, 5 to 7 minutes more. Remove the pork chops from the grill and cover with foil; let rest 10 minutes.

Step 5Season the pork chops with more salt and pepper just before serving. Garnish with fresh thyme, if you like.