Grilling, Smoking and Barbecuing Recipes
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
- Coat chops with jerk seasoning; set aside for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, microwave jelly, pineapple juice and ginger on HIGH for 30 to 60 seconds or until melted.
- 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.
- 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