Grilled Pineapple Pork Chops
Tropical flavors of pineapple, coconut & rum flavor these moist & delicious pineapple glazed pork chops. Top off with grilled pineapple & a side of rice for the perfect dinner.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 463kcal
Ingredients
- 4 boneless pork chops, about 1" thick
- ¼ cup pineapple juice
- 1 ⅔ cup coconut milk
- 3 Tablespoons dark rum
- 2 Tablespoons lime juice or juice from 1 lime
- 4 pineapple rings
Instructions
- Combine pineapple juice, coconut milk, rum and lime juice in a large gallon ziploc bag. Place pork chops in marinade and seal. Allow to marinate in refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat, 375-400 degrees.
- Remove pork chops from marinade and discard marinade. Let sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- Grill pork chops for 12-14 minutes, depending on thickness, turning halfway through cooking time. Digital thermometer should read 140-145 when done.
- With 4 minutes remaining for pork chops, lay 4 pineapple rings on the grill and cook 2 minutes per side just to sear.
- Remove all from the grill and allow pork chops to rest, covered with foil, for 5-10 minutes. Serve with a side a pineapple rice.
Notes
HOW TO STORE AND REHEAT LEFTOVERS
Storing - these pork chops with pineapple will keep 3-4 days in the refrigerator.
Reheating leftovers - To keep the pork chops from drying out, place them in an oven-safe dish with about 2 tablespoons of water or chicken broth. Cover with foil and reheat in a 350-degree oven for about 10-15 minutes.
Freezing - pork chops will keep for 3 months. They can be frozen for longer but will begin to lose their flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 463kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 78mg | Potassium: 797mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 29IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 4mg
