Never grilled pineapple? Get ready to be wowed. It caramelizes beautifully for a deeper flavor. Plus it’s a totally tasty match with a grilled pork chop, cilantro, and a little heat from serranos.
Grilled Pork Chops with Chile & Pineapple
Serves 4 Active Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1 serrano or jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper, divided
- 1 pound boneless thin-cut pork chops, trimmed
- 1 medium pineapple, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch-thick rings
- 1 large red onion, cut into 1/2-inch-thick rings
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- Lime wedges for serving
Preheat grill to medium-high or heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
Combine cilantro, pineapple juice, serrano (or jalapeno), honey, lime juice, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a blender; puree until smooth. Reserve 1/4 cup for serving. Transfer the remaining mixture to a medium bowl and add pork chops. Turn to coat and let marinate for 5 minutes.
Brush pineapple and onion slices with oil. Remove the pork from the marinade and sprinkle with the remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Grill, flipping once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of a chop registers 145 degrees F, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Grill the pineapple and onions, flipping once, until lightly charred, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
Serve the pork, pineapple, and onions drizzled with the reserved sauce. Serve with more cilantro and lime wedges, if desired.
Recipe nutrition per serving: 337 Calories, Total Fat: 8 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Cholesterol: 65 mg, Carbohydrates: 42 g, Fiber: 4 g, Total Sugars: 31 g, Added Sugars: 4 g, Protein: 28 g, Sodium: 667 mg, Potassium: 720 mg, Iron: 2 mg, Folate: 56 mcg, Calcium: 51 mg, Vitamin A: 292 IU, Vitamin C: 116 mg.
