Grilled pork chops are a sizzling summer staple that can be elevated to gourmet status with the addition of a flavorful pineapple salsa. The sweet and tangy salsa perfectly complements the chargrilled smokiness of the pork, while the addition of fresh herbs and zesty citrus adds a refreshing twist to this classic dish. From choosing the right pork chop thickness to selecting the ideal pineapple variety, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need to create an irresistibly juicy grilled pork chops with pineapple salsa that will tantalize your taste buds and make your backyard barbecue the envy of the neighborhood.
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GRILLED PORK CHOPS RECIPE WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA
Spicy Firecracker Pork Chops with Fresh Pineapple, Kiwi and Red Pepper Salsa.
Provided by Sommer Collier
Categories Main Course
Time 38m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Pour the soy sauce, liquid smoke, hot sauce and honey in a large zip bag. Shake to mix, then add the pork chops. Marinate for at least thirty minutes.
- Preheat the grill to high heat.
- For the pineapple salsa, mix all ingredients in a medium bowl and toss. Salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Once the grill is hot, grill the pork chops for 3-4 minutes per side. You want the pork chops to be slightly pink or just barely cook through, but not dry.
- Cover the chops with foil and allow them to rest at least 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm with fresh salsa piled over the top.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 359 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Protein 32 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 983 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 23 g
GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Put a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill. For the salsa: Lightly brush the pineapple and onion slices with oil. Grill the pineapple slices until they have grill marks and are heated through, about 2 minutes per side.
- Remove the pineapple slices from the grill, chop into ½-inch dice, and transfer to a medium bowl. Grill the onion slices until tender, about 3 minutes per side. Chop the onion into ½-inch pieces and add to the bowl with the pineapple.
- Add the cucumber, serrano pepper, mint, cilantro, lime zest and juice, salt, and pepper, and toss lightly to combine. Set aside, and keep the grill pan over medium-high heat.
- For the pork: Rub both sides of the pork chops with the cut side of the onion half. Discard the onion.
- In a small bowl combine the chili powder, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, cumin, and salt. Sprinkle both sides of the pork generously with the spice mixture and then drizzle with olive oil. Grill the pork chops until cooked to medium, about 7 minutes per side depending on thickness. Remove from the grill, tent loosely with foil, and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Serve the pork chops topped with the pineapple salsa.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 6
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.
PINEAPPLE GRILLED PORK CHOPS
These are a delightful and quick meal for the grill. I usually serve with a baked potato, but my daughter loves them with wild rice.
Provided by jhopkins
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 8h25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 391.8 calories, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 124 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 40.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 999.5 mg, Sugar 23.7 g
GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH PINEAPPLE
Let these chops marinate while you're at work. When you get home, you can have a hot meal ready in minutes! It's easy to see why this tasty Asian-flavored recipe is a hit with Barbara Lopshire of Holland, Michigan.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 230mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GRILLED CARIBBEAN PORK WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA
Sweet fruit balances the kick from jalapenos in a colorful salsa topping grilled pork tenderloins.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 9h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In large resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix marinade ingredients. Place pork tenderloins in bag; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight to marinate, turning bag over once or twice.
- Heat gas or charcoal grill for indirect cooking as directed by manufacturer. Remove pork from marinade; discard marinade. Before cooking with indirect heat, place pork on grill directly over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 5 minutes. Turn pork; cook 5 minutes on other side.
- To cook with indirect heat, move partially cooked pork to unheated side of two-burner gas grill or over drip pan on charcoal grill. (If using one-burner gas grill, cook over low heat.) Cover grill; cook 25 to 30 minutes longer or until pork has slight blush of pink in center and meat thermometer inserted in center reads 160°F.
- Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix all salsa ingredients except oil. Stir in oil.
- Place pork on cutting board; let stand 5 minutes. Cut diagonally into slices; serve with salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 85 mg, Sugar 16 g, TransFat 0 g
GRILLED PORK WITH PINEAPPLE CHUTNEY
Simple, sweet, and spicy dish with pineapple and pork.
Provided by CityBornSouthern Living
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1111.7 calories, Carbohydrate 169 g, Cholesterol 163.1 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 74.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 5453.4 mg, Sugar 146.7 g
CHILI-RUBBED PORK CHOPS WITH GRILLED PINEAPPLE SALSA
Provided by Food Network
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
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 PINEAPPLE
I came across this recipe in Sunset Magazine (June 2005) while looking for interesting and a bit different summer grilling recipes. I think it will be delicious with a cold rice salad with cheesecake or ice cream sundaes for dessert.
Provided by ellie_
Categories Pork
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.3, Fat 18, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 75, Sodium 1077.4, Carbohydrate 21.9, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 15.1, Protein 25.5
CARIBBEAN GRILLED PORK WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA
The ripe, tropical flavors of this salsa couldn't find a better partner than the curry-inspired rub. Tastes wonderful on pork, chicken or turkey! Recipe from Pamela Anderson & Fine Cooking 79, pp. 42 July 1, 2006 edition. Have tweaked the recipe a bit!! See if you like it! :)
Provided by Manami
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.7, Fat 16.8, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 124, Sodium 386.3, Carbohydrate 19.8, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 14, Protein 41
GRILLED PORK WITH SPICY PINEAPPLE SALSA
Here in Michigan, the outdoor grilling season is pretty short, so I often use my oven for "grilling." The barbecue sauce is equally good on chicken or shrimp. -Diane Nemitz, Ludington, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings (2 cups salsa).
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine the first 9 ingredients. Bring to a boil; cook 20-25 minutes or until mixture is reduced by half, stirring occasionally., Meanwhile, for pork, mix spices; rub over tenderloins. Grill tenderloins on a lightly oiled rack, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 18-22 minutes or until a thermometer reads 145°, turning occasionally., Let stand 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with salsa and lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 318mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA
Categories Onion Pork Quick & Easy Pineapple Hot Pepper Summer Grill/Barbecue Gourmet
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
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.
Tips:
- To ensure the pork chops are cooked evenly, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. It should reach 145°F (63°C) for medium-rare, 155°F (68°C) for medium, or 165°F (74°C) for well-done.
- For the best flavor, marinate the pork chops for at least 30 minutes before grilling. This will help them absorb the flavors of the marinade.
- If you don't have pineapple chunks, you can use canned pineapple tidbits instead.
- Feel free to experiment with different types of salsa. Mango, papaya, or peach salsa would all be delicious with pork chops.
- Serve the grilled pork chops with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a salad.
Conclusion:
Grilled pork chops with pineapple salsa is a simple but flavorful dish that is perfect for a summer cookout. The pork chops are juicy and tender, and the pineapple salsa adds a sweet and tangy flavor that complements the pork perfectly. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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