Description
A flavorful recipe for marinated grilled pork chops that are tender and juicy, perfect for any barbecue.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pork chops, center cut, about 3/4 inch thick each
- ¼ cup light brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup soy sauce, regular strength, or tamari sauce (gluten-free)
- 1 can pineapple slices, with 1/4 cup juices reserved
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- ¼ tsp. ground ginger
- ¼ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- oil, for grilling
- fresh parsley, optional, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Use paper towels to dry excess moisture from pork chops. Poke holes throughout chops with a fork. Set aside.
- In a very large bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, 1/4 cup pineapple juice, onion powder, garlic powder, ground ginger, and black pepper. Whisk to combine well.
- Place pork chops in bowl, taking care to ensure both sides of each chop are fully coated and immersed in marinade. Cover tightly and chill in fridge at least 6 hours, but preferably overnight for best flavor.
- Grease and preheat your outdoor grill or indoor cast iron grill. Once grill is hot, remove chops from marinade, and grill on medium-high heat about 4 minutes per side, or until there are deep grill marks and center is no longer pink. You want it fully cooked, but take care not to overcook the meat.
- If using outdoor grill, you can use marinade for brushing on the meat during the first couple minutes of cooking, but not towards the end of cooking time. Discard excess marinade.
- Grill desired amount of pineapple rings until grill marks appear. Serve pineapple rings on top of grilled pork chops. Sprinkle with chopped parsley, if desired.
Notes
- For best flavor, marinate the pork chops overnight.
- Ensure the grill is properly preheated for even cooking.
- Do not reuse marinade after it has come into contact with raw meat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop with pineapple
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Marinated Grilled Pork Chops, Grilled Pork, BBQ Pork Chops, Marinade Recipe