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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
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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.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free
Keyword grilling, pineapple, pork, pork chops
Dietary Needs Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Paleo
Meat Pork
Cooking Method Grill
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 362kcal
Author Stephanie Lynch

Equipment

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

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

Nutrition

Serving: 1each | Calories: 362kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 350mg | Potassium: 694mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 231IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1mg