Fiery Island Pineapple Pork Chops

Add tropical flair to the family dinner table with Fiery Island Pineapple Pork Chops. These chops are sure to entice your family's appetite.

Prep: 10 min | Cook: 15 min | Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 4 New York (top loin) pork chops (1/2 inch thick)
• 4 teaspoons Jamaican Jerk seasoning
• 1/3 cup hot pepper jelly
• 2 tablespoons pineapple juice
• 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
• 4 slices fresh pineapple, cored, 1/2 inch thick or canned pineapple rings

Instructions

1. Coat chops with jerk seasoning; set aside for 5 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, microwave jelly, pineapple juice and ginger on HIGH for 30 to 60 seconds or until melted.
3. Grill pork over medium-high heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side, turning once until internal temperature on a thermometer reads 145 degrees Fahrenheit, followed by a 3 minute rest time. Baste frequently with glaze. During last 3 minutes of grilling time, place pineapple rings on the grill. Baste with jelly mixture. Grill pineapple until heated through.
4. Serve pork chops with pineapple.

Nutrition

Per serving: Calories: 245 calories Protein: 28 grams Fat: 5 grams Sodium: 523 milligrams Cholesterol: 72 milligrams Saturated Fat: 1 grams Carbohydrates: 25 grams Fiber: 1 gram

Attribution

Recipe and photo used with permission from: National Pork Board