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Pineapple Ginger Pork Chops

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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy Weeknight Dinner, Grilled Pineapple Pork Chops, Pineapple Ginger Pork Chops Recipe, Sweet and Savory Pork Chops, Tropical Pork Chop Marinade
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 508kcal

Ingredients

For the pork chops:

  • 4 bone-in pork chops 1 inch thick
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into 4 pieces

For the brine (optional):

  • 1/4 cup kosher salt
  • 4 cups warm water
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 cup ice

For the marinade:

  • 4 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons room temperature butter
  • 3 tablespoons coconut aminos
  • 2 tablespoons reserved pineapple juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

For serving:

  • 4 pineapple rings fresh or canned
  • Chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  • Make brine by whisking salt into warm water until dissolved. Stir in vinegar, brown sugar and ice. Add pork chops and brine 30 minutes. Rinse and pat dry.
  • Make marinade by whisking together all ingredients. Reserve 2 Tbsp for finishing.
  • Rub pork chops all over with marinade. Let sit 15 minutes.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 Tbsp oil. Sear chops 3 minutes per side until browned. Top each chop with 1⁄2 Tbsp butter.
  • Transfer skillet to 400°F oven and bake 5-10 minutes until chops reach 145°F internally.
  • Remove chops and let rest 5 minutes. Drizzle with reserved marinade before serving.
  • Grill pineapple rings 4 minutes per side. Serve chops with grilled pineapple and cilantro.

Nutrition

Calories: 508kcal