Pineapple Grilled Pork Chops
Pineapple Grilled Pork Chops feature tender, juicy meat soaked in a sweet-salty marinade of pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy, and garlic, then kissed by the grill for smoky caramelized edges. Topped with charred pineapple rings, every bite balances bright fruitiness with savory depth. Ideal for a summer cookout or a weeknight dinner when you crave bold, crowd-pleasing flavors.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Combine the drained pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, and garlic powder in a large resealable plastic bag, and gently knead the bag a few times to mix the marinade and dissolve the sugar.
- 2
Add the pork chops to the marinade, press out any air from the bag, seal it, and refrigerate overnight.
- 3
Set aside the pineapple rings.
- 4
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat, and lightly oil the grate.
- 5
Remove the chops from the marinade, shake off the excess, and grill until browned, the meat is no longer pink inside, and good grill marks appear, 5 to 8 minutes per side.
- 6
Brush the chops several times with marinade and allow it to cook onto the surface of the meat.
- 7
Discard any remaining marinade.
- 8
While the meat grills, place 4 pineapple rings on the grill and cook until hot and the slices show grill marks; serve the chops topped with the grilled pineapple rings.
- Calories 262.06 kcal Moderate
- Protein 31.92 g Good Source
- Carbs 26.54 g Moderate
- Total Fat 5.07 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 2.03 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 61.2 mg High
- Sodium 2651.76 mg High
- Fiber 0.53 g Low Source
- Sugar 24.87 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 0.41 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.21 mg Moderate
- Potassium 70.95 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.03 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 8.96 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Garlic 🧄