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Grilled Pineapple Pork Chops with Cilantro Marinade

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No matter the time of year, grilled pineapple pork chops are a delicious way to bring those summer vibes to your dinner table.

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Even though most people think of the pineapple as a summer-time fruit, I could eat it any time of the year. We also enjoy grilling throughout the year. Then again, we also live in South Texas, so we don’t get the harsh winters here that others do.

Pineapple is best when you get a fresh pineapple and then cut and core it yourself. But if it isn’t in season, then you can get a can of pineapple rings to enjoy all the pineapple recipes throughout the year, including these Hawaiian pork chops.

Grilled Pineapple Pork Chops

Serving Suggestions & Tips

  • For a bolder flavor, add a tablespoon of soy sauce or bbq sauce to the cilantro sauce when that is blended together. 
  • You can also add other seasonings such as garlic powder, chili powder, red pepper flakes, or one teaspoon salt. 
  • While we prefer a gas grill, you can also use a charcoal grill. Both will give you good grill marks on the pork chops. 
  • Serve with a side of white rice, roasted bell peppers, or sweet dinner rolls. 

Grilled Pineapple Pork Chops Step by Step

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup cilantro
  • 20 oz pineapple rings, juice reserved (or 1 pineapple, cored and sliced into rings)
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 lb pork chops, boneless, thin-cut
  • 1 red onion, cut into rings
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 limes, wedged

Preparation

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

In a blender, puree the cilantro, 1/2 cup pineapple juice from the canned pineapple rings, honey, lime juice, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper.

Cilantro mixture in a blender cup

Reserve 1/4 cup of the cilantro sauce and pour the rest into a medium bowl with the pork chops and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 tsp salt.

Pork chops in cilantro mixture marinade in a stainless steel bowl

Turn the pork to coat and let sit for 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, brush the pineapple rings and onion rings with olive oil.

Sliced red onions and pineapple with olive oil

Add the pork, pineapple, and onion rings to the grill and cook for about 3-5 minutes per side, or until the pork is cooked through to an internal temperature of at least 145F and the pineapple slices and onion rings are soft.

Pork chops, red oinion rings, and pineapple slices on a grill

Place pork chops on a serving plate and top them with the grilled pineapple rings and grilled onion. Drizzle with the reserved cilantro sauce and garnish with lime wedges. 

Pineapple pork chops with frilled red onion rings and pineapple slices on a round white plate on top of a white towel with another plate behind (vertical)

Grilled Pineapple Pork Chops Leftovers

Storage: Leftover pineapple pork can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. 
Reheating: I like to reheat it in a skillet over medium heat until it’s just warmed through. Remember, it will cook a bit more, so the pork may start to get dry. It helps to add some olive oil to the pan when you reheat the pork.

Recipe

Originally Published On: December 29, 2021

Last Updated On: March 26, 2025

Pineapple pork chops with frilled red onion rings and pineapple slices on a round white plate on top of a white towel with another plate behind

Grilled Pineapple Pork Chops

No matter the time of year, grilled pineapple pork chops are a delicious way to bring those summer vibes to your dinner table.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course:
Main Dish
Cuisine:
American
Diet
Gluten Free
Keyword:
grilling
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pineapple
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pork
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pork chops
Dietary Needs:
Dairy-Free
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Egg-Free
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Gluten-Free
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Nut-Free
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Paleo
Meat:
Pork
Cooking Method:
Grill
Servings: 4
5 from 8 votes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup cilantro
  • 20 oz pineapple rings (juice reserved)
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 lb pork chops (boneless, thin-cut)
  • 1 red onion (cut into rings)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 limes (wedged)

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Instructions

  • Preheat the grill to medium-high heat
  • In a blender, puree the cilantro, 1/2 cup pineapple juice from the canned pineapple rings, honey, lime juice, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper
  • Reserve 1/4 cup of the cilantro sauce and pour the rest into a medium bowl with the pork chops and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 tsp salt
  • Turn the pork to coat and let sit for 5 minutes
  • Meanwhile, brush the pineapple rings and onion rings with olive oil
  • Add the pork, pineapple, and onion rings to the grill and cook for about 3-5 minutes per side, or until the pork is cooked through and pineapple and onions are soft
  • Serve the pork with the grilled pineapple and onions drizzled with the remaining cilantro sauce and lime wedges
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Nutrition Facts
Grilled Pineapple Pork Chops
Amount Per Serving (1 each)
Calories 362 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 4g20%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 9g
Cholesterol 76mg25%
Sodium 350mg15%
Potassium 694mg20%
Carbohydrates 33g11%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 26g29%
Protein 26g52%
Vitamin A 231IU5%
Vitamin C 27mg33%
Calcium 52mg5%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutrition content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.

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23 thoughts on “Grilled Pineapple Pork Chops with Cilantro Marinade”

  1. Just Juan

    5 stars
    This is a recipe that I can probably do tonight, especially since I won’t be attending any New Year’s Eve parties. I can slap all of this on my smokeless George Foreman and watch it come together. I’ll let you know if I do it and how it turns out.

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  2. Lyosha

    I absolutely LOVE how meat works with pineapples. The sweetness and extra tenderness of pineapple give such a rich taste. Love the recipe even though I don’t eat pork it can be easily substituted with other meat

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  6. Talya Stone

    I have been obsessed with using pineapple in cooking recently and this looks like a great combo perfect for summer thanks for the inspiration! Guessing it would go just as well with chicken also?

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  8. Siennylovesdrawing

    This is a creative tasty recipe sharing, I didn’t know can actually grilled pineapple with pork chop, so yummy delicious looking 😋🤤 I’m going to try for this weekend lunch , yeah 👍🏻 cheers Siennylovesdrawing

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  11. Melanie Edjourian

    That sounds different. I’ve not tried pork with pineapple before. I love that it can all go on the BBQ!!!

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  12. Rhian Westbury

    5 stars
    I’ve always heard that pineapple works well with pork but I’ve never tried it myself. This looks like a nice slightly lighter summer dish x

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  18. Rhian Westbury

    I’ve never been the biggest fan of pineapple so I’ve never had it with pork chops. But people do say it’s such a nice combo, so I may have to give it a try x

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  19. Melanie E

    5 stars
    I’ve never tried pork with pineapple but hear it’s a great combination. This sounds like a great dish that even the kids might enjoy. I might need to give it a go and see one weekend. Thanks for this x

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  20. Lavanda Michelle

    Woah! Any time that someone mentions pineapple and barbeque in the same sentence, I am immediately paying one hundred percent of my attention. This flavor combination has to be in my top three. I’d love to try this soon!

    Reply

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