Grilled Pork Chops With Pineapple Food

PINEAPPLE GRILLED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Mix together the drained pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, and garlic powder together in a large plastic zipper bag, and smush the bag a few times with your hands to mix the marinade and dissolve the sugar. Place the pork chops into the marinade, squeeze out any air in the bag, seal it, and refrigerate overnight. Reserve the pineapple rings.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate.
• Remove the chops from the marinade, shaking off excess, and grill until browned, the meat is no longer pink inside, and the meat shows good grill marks, 5 to 8 minutes per side. Brush several times with marinade and let the marinade cook onto the surface of the meat. Discard excess marinade. While the meat is grilling, place 4 pineapple rings onto the grill, and allow to cook until hot and the slices show grill marks; serve the chops topped with the grilled pineapple rings.

GRILLED PINEAPPLE PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Drain pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup of the juice for marinade.
• Combine all marinade ingredients; use 2/3 cup to marinate pork, and reserve the rest for basting.
• Let meat marinate for at least 3 hours.
• Grill pork chops on medium heat for 8 minutes on each side.
• Grill pineapple for a total of 5 minutes.
• Baste both pork and pineapple with reserved marinade.
• Place one or two pineapple slices on each pork chop.

GRILLED PINEAPPLE PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In a 2-cup measuring cup, combine the brown sugar, salad dressing, pineapple juice and soy sauce. Pour 2/3 cup into a large resealable plastic bag; add the pork chops. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting., Drain and discard marinade. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 4 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Remove from heat and keep warm. Place pineapple slices on grill. Baste pineapple with reserved marinade. Grill 2-3 minutes on each side or until browned Let meat stand for 5 minutes before serving. Place a pineapple slice on each chop.

GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Whisk together first 8 ingredients (pineapple juice - dry mustard).
• Place pork chops in a marinating dish or zip lock plastic bag and add all (except for 1/4 cup) of the juice/spice mixture. Seal bag or cover dish turning to coat all. Marinate in refrigerator for several hours (at least 4).
• Cut pineapple into 1/2-inch thick slices. Peel onion and cut crosswise into 1/2 inch thick slices. Place onion and pineapple in a dish and drizzle with remaining juice mixture, let stand 20 minutes at room temperature.
• Prepare grill.
• Discard marinade from chops.
• Lay chops, pineapple and onion on an oiled grill over a bed of hot coals (or high heat on a gas grill). Cook turning once until pineapple and onion are browned and pork is brown on outside and done on the inside (5-10 minutes).
• Transfer chops to plates and garnish with grilled pineapple and onion. Sprinkle with mint and garnish with lime wedges, if desired.

BEST GRILLED PINEAPPLE PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix together plum sauce, pineapple juice, ginger, rice vinegar and salt.
• Set aside 1/4 cup of the sauce and put it in the fridge.
• Pour the remaining sauce in a shallow glass pan. Add the pork chops and turn them to coat well. Cover with saran-wrap and let marinate in the fridge for 1 hour. (You can prepare the pork chops until this step and cover them and put in the fridge until the next day).
• Preheat the bbq to medium heat. Ligthly oil the grill and put the pork chops and baste with the marinade. Close the cover and cook for about 10 minutes or until that the pork chops are browned but lightly pink inside. (turn the pork chops and baste with marinade at mid cooking).
• While the pork chops are cooking, put the pineapple slices on the grill of bbq and cook for about 2 minutes on each side or until that they have marks. Serve the pork chops with pineapple slices.

CHILI-RUBBED PORK CHOPS WITH GRILLED PINEAPPLE SALSA

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, combine chili powder, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Sprinkle both sides of pork with spice mixture.
• Prepare a grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Grill pork until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Grill pineapple (if using fresh) and jalapeno until lightly charred, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove chops from grill and let rest 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, dice pineapple and finely dice jalapeno. In a medium bowl, combine pineapple, jalapeno, and lime juice. Season to taste with salt.
• Bell peppers or zucchini, cooked on the grill with the rest of the meal, would be an easy and flavorful side dish. Grill-warmed tortillas would be nice, too. You can also make the recipe using bone-in center rib chops or boneless chops. You can make the salsa with grilled peaches, nectarines or mangoes. If you like, add chopped onion or cilantro to the salsa. Likewise, feel free to play with the rub ingredients to make the mixture your own.

GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH SPICY ZUCCHINI-PINEAPPLE SALSA

Steps:

• Place the pork chops into a glass baking dish or bowl and pour the chilled Base Brine over top. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
• About an hour before serving, make the salsa. Combine the pineapple, zucchini, mint, olive oil, chardonnay, shallots, jalapenos, ginger and some salt and pepper in a mixing bowl. Let marinate 1 hour. (This is best if allowed to marinate for 1 hour, but you can also serve it straight away if necessary.)
• When ready to cook the pork, prepare a grill for medium-high heat. Remove the pork chops from the brine, pat dry and allow to sit out while the grill is preheating.
• Season the pork chops on all sides with salt and pepper. Place onto the hot grill and cook until the internal temperature registers 145 degrees F on a meat thermometer, 7 to 8 minutes per side for medium. Allow the pork chops to rest for 5 minutes before serving topped with the salsa.
• Combine the brown sugar, salt, peppercorns, garlic, thyme, rosemary, bay leaf and 8 cups (2 quarts) water in a large stockpot and heat just to dissolve the salt and sugar. Chill thoroughly before using.

PORK CHOPS WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA

Steps:

• Combine the rice and 1 2/3 cups water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat to low and cook until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand until ready to serve.
• Meanwhile, cut off a 2-inch piece of the pineapple and grate it on the coarse holes of a box grater into a large bowl. Stir in the ginger, vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1/4 teaspoon five-spice powder. Add the scallions and pork chops and turn to coat; let marinate at room temperature, 10 minutes. Rub the remaining pineapple with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon five-spice powder.
• Preheat a grill to medium high. Grill the pork chops until just cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Grill the scallions and pineapple, turning occasionally, until charred, about 3 minutes.
• Roughly chop the pineapple and scallions and transfer to a bowl. Add the red pepper flakes and a splash of soy sauce and toss. Serve the pork chops with the pineapple salsa and rice.
• Photograph by Justin Walker

MARINATED PORK CHOP WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA

Steps:

• For the marinade:
• Blend all the ingredients in a large bowl. Place in a resealable plastic bag and add the pork chops. Marinate in the refrigerator for up to 3 hours.
• For the salsa:
• Mix all the salsa ingredients in a medium bowl. Taste for seasoning. Set aside for 10 minutes for flavors to meld.
• Preheat grill to medium heat.
• Remove chops from marinade. Grill for 5 minutes per side for a medium rare and 8 minutes for medium. Remove chops from grill and let rest 10 minutes before slicing. Spoon the salsa on top.

GRILLED BONE-IN PORK CHOPS WITH HAWAIIAN MARINADE

Steps:

• Mix pineapple juice, white parts of scallions, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, pepper and salt in large, resealable bag. Add chops, seal bag and refrigerate for 2 to 10 hr. Remove chops from marinade and pat off excess marinade with paper towels. Discard remaining marinade.
• Prepare a medium-hot fire in grill. Brush grill grate clean and lightly oil grate. Grill chops directly over heat, 8 to 10 min., turning once, until internal temperature on a thermometer reads 145 degrees F, followed by a 3-min. rest.

TROPICAL GRILLED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• With a mortar and pestle, mash together the garlic, chili powder, cayenne, and cardamom seeds. Mix in enough water to form a paste.
• Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in spice paste, and cook until it begins to bubble, about 30 seconds. Stir in vinegar; cook without boiling for 2 minutes. Stir in sugar until it dissolves. Mix in mango, salt, cilantro, lemon juice, and jalapeno; simmer 20 minutes. Stir in applesauce and pineapple; simmer 10 minutes more. Season with white pepper. Place in a bowl, cover, and refrigerate until ready to use.
• To prepare marinade, mix 2/3 cup of the salsa with soy sauce and 1/3 cup vinegar. Place pork chops in a large resealable plastic bag, and pour marinade over chops. Seal tightly, and place in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
• Prepare grill for medium-high heat. Drain marinade from bag, and heat in a saucepan until boiling.
• Lightly oil grill grate. Place pork chops on the hot grill. Cook 10 minutes, or to desired doneness, turning once and basting occasionally with the boiled marinade.
• Warm remaining salsa over medium-low heat. Serve pork chops topped with the salsa.

GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH PINEAPPLE-TURMERIC GLAZE

Steps:

• Prepare a grill for high indirect heat (for a gas grill, leave one or two burners off; for a charcoal grill, bank coals on one side); oil grate. Bring pineapple juice, honey, vinegar, mustard, red pepper flakes, sesame oil, and turmeric to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat and cook, swirling occasionally, until reduced to 3/4 cup, 10-15 minutes. Let cool. Transfer half of sauce to a small bowl and set aside for serving.
• Season pork with salt. Grill over direct heat until browned all over, about 3 minutes per side. Continue to grill, turning several times and basting with remaining sauce, until charred and coated with a thick layer of glaze, about 4 minutes. Move to cooler part of grill and take internal temperature of pork. If needed, continue grilling over indirect heat until an instant-read thermometer inserted into chops near bone registers 130°F, 1-4 minutes more. Transfer pork chops to a wire rack and let rest 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with reserved sauce alongside.

GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA

Steps:

• Prepare grill for cooking over direct heat with medium-hot charcoal (moderate heat for gas); see Grilling Procedure
• Stir together oil, cumin, pepper, and 1 teaspoon salt in a small bowl, then rub all over pork chops, transferring chops as coated to a tray. Stir together pineapple, onion, chile, lime juice, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in another bowl.
• Lightly oil grill rack and grill pork chops (covered only if using a gas grill), turning over once, until just cooked through, 6 to 9 minutes total. Transfer to a clean platter and let stand 5 minutes. Serve with pineapple salsa.

CARIBBEAN GRILLED PORK WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA

Steps:

• MAKE THE SPICE RUB:.
• In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, coriander, cumin, garlic powder, salt, ginger, and turmeric.
• MAKE THE SALSA:.
• In a medium bowl, mix the pineapple, radishes, bell pepper jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, and 1/4 teaspoons each kosher salt and pepper.
• Let stand while you grill the meat.
• Before serving, adjust the lime juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
• PREPARE THE FIRE AND THE MEAT:.
• Build a hot charcoal fire or heat a gas grill with all burners on high for at least 10 minutes.
• While the grill heats, lightly coat both sides of the pork chops, chicken breasts, or turkey cutlets with the oil and rub with the spice rub.
• Clean the hot grate with a wire brush; oil the grate.
• Grill the meat (uncovered for charcoal; covered for gas) over direct heat on the hottest part of the grill, taking care not to crowd the meat.
• Cook until the meat forms impressive grill marks on one side, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Turn and continue to grill (uncovered for charcoal; covered for gas) until the meat is just firm to touch and just cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes for turkey cutlets; 3 to 4 minutes for pork chops and chicken breasts, depending on their thickness. (If grilling pork, watch out for flare-ups.)
• Transfer to a serving platter and let rest for 5 minutes.
• Serve with the paired salsa spooned alongside or over the meat.
• Drink Suggestions.
• If you're grilling chicken or turkey, try a crisp, fruity New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, like the Kim Crawford Marlborough. If you grill pork, try a fruity red, like the Rosemount Estate Diamond Label Shiraz-Grenache.

GRILLED BBQ PORK CHOPS WITH PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium heat.
• Mix all ingredients except chops until blended. Reserve 1/2 cup sauce for serving with the cooked chops.
• Grill chops 5 min. on each side. Brush with some of the remaining sauce; grill 3 to 4 min. or until chops are done (145ºF), turning occasionally and brushing with remaining sauce.
• Remove chops from grill. Let stand 3 min. before serving with the reserved sauce.

GRILLED PORK WITH PINEAPPLE CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Place pork chops in a large resealable container and season liberally with rub. Pour marinade over and seal. Place in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or up to 24 hours.
• While pork is marinating, combine pineapple, onion, serrano peppers, vinegar, brown sugar, pineapple juice, ginger, garlic, mustard seeds, and salt in a large saucepan. Bring to a slow, simmering boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring every 5 to 10 minutes, until thickened, about 45 minutes total. Remove chutney from heat, top with golden raisins, and allow to cool slightly, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Preheat an outdoor charcoal grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove pork from the refrigerator; discard remaining marinade.
• Cook pork chops on the preheated grill, making sure the coals are not too hot, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the centers reaches 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), 4 to 8 minutes per side, depending on thickness. Top with chutney.

GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set pineapple aside. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the soy sauce, lemon juice, brown sugar, chili sauce, garlic and reserved pineapple juice; add pork chops. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 2 hours., Drain and discard marinade. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill pork chops, uncovered, over medium heat or broil 4-5 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let meat stand for 5 minutes before serving., Meanwhile, combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over both sides of pineapple rings. Grill for 1-2 minutes on each side or until browned. Serve with pork.

GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH APPLE-PINEAPPLE RELISH

Steps:

• For Pork Chops Brine: To brine pork, combine salt, sugar and the 4 cups water in a large glass or enamel bowl, mixing until dissolved.
• Add peppercorns, thyme and bay leaves and refrigerate until cold, about 30 minutes.
• Place pork chops in a large resealable ziplock bag, cover with brine and close tightly. Place the bag in a large bowl and refrigerate for 24 hours.
• To Finish Pork Chops: Preheat a barbecue grill to 400°F.
• Line a plate with paper towels. Using tongs, remove pork chops from the brine and set on the lined plate to absorb any liquid. (If the pork chops are damp, the meat will flame on the barbecue.) Discard the brine. Allow pork chops to come to room temperature, 15-20 minutes, then season with salt and black pepper and brush lightly with olive oil.
• Grill chops for 5 minutes, then turn them 45° and cook for another 5 minutes. Turn chops over, and grill for 5 minutes, then turn them 45° and grill for 5 minutes more. Insert a meat thermometer; once the meat reads 160°F, immediately remove chops from the heat and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
• Fold pecans into the apple-pineapple relish. Divide the Brussels sprouts mixture between each of 4 plates. Place a pork chop over the sprouts and spoon a tablespoon of the apple mixture on top. Serve immediately.
• To Make Apple-Pineapple Relish: In a large bowl, toss apple with lemon juice until well coated. Add pineapple, rice vinegar and honey and set aside. This relish will keep (without the pecans, which are added just before serving) refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
• For the Braised Brussels Sprouts: Line a small plate with a paper towel. In a medium frying pan on medium heat, cook bacon until lightly crispy, about 5 minutes. (If the meat begins to smoke, reduce the heat.) Remove bacon from the pan and drain on the lined plate. Carefully pour off some of the rendered fat, then add shallots and cook for another 2 minutes. Stir in Brussels sprouts and cook for 2 more minutes, then add bacon and butter and toss lightly. Season with salt, black pepper and lemon juice. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese.

MARINATED PINEAPPLE PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In a medium container, mix onion, Sauterne wine, soy sauce, vegetable oil, and dry mustard. Place pork chops in the mixture. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator 8 hours, or overnight. Turn pork chops once while marinating.
• Prepare an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil grate.
• Arrange pork chops on the grill, and cook 5 to 7 minutes on each side, to an internal temperature of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Top with crushed pineapple and brown sugar before removing from heat. Discard remaining marinade.

GRILLED TERIYAKI PORK CHOPS WITH PINEAPPLE PAPAYA RELISH

Steps:

• Make marinade:
• In a saucepan combine marinade ingredients and bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Cool marinade completely.
• Put chops in a large resealable plastic bag and pour marinade over them. Seal bag, pressing out excess air, and set in a shallow dish. Marinate meat, chilled, turning bag once or twice, overnight.
• Pour marinade into a saucepan and boil 5 minutes. Grill chops on an oiled rack set about 4 inches over glowing coals 7 to 8 minutes on each side, or until just cooked through, basting with marinade during last 5 minutes of cooking. (Alternatively, meat may be grilled in a ridged grill pan or broiled.)
• Serve pork chops with relish.