Pineapple Pork Chops
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Posted: 04/09/25
Updated: 11/06/20
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These Pineapple Pork Chops are full of flavor and so easy, which makes them perfect for a quick dinner. Tender, juicy grilled pork chops that are marinated in a sweet brown sugar marinade. Then topped with a grilled pineapple ring.
Today, I want to share with you this super yummy recipe. It’s easy, flavorful and keeps the chops so juicy and tender! Plus, pork chops with pineapple is perfect for a week night dinner recipe when you’ve got people to see and places to be. We love pairing it with Grilled Asparagus for an entire meal on the grill.
Tender, juicy marinated pork chops topped with a grilled pineapple fresh off the grill is what is for dinner tonight! How amazing does that sound? It’s the definition of perfect summer dining in my opinion. I’m in love with grilled pineapple so this is a win!
This pineapple pork chops recipe is great because you mix it up the night before and when you get home from work, toss everything on the grill. Easy-peasy right? Pineapple and pork chops are going to be your new favourite combination!
why you’ll love this recipe
- The easy marinade gives you the juiciest, most tender pork chops.
- The sweet pineapple pairs perfectly with the savory pork chops.
- Prepare this ahead of time! Whip up the marinade in the morning, grill the pork chops at night and it’s simple recipe.
Ingredients for Pineapple Pork Chops
- Pork chops – We used boneless pork chops about 3/4” – 1” thick. You can also use bone-in pork chops, but boneless pork chops cook more evenly. If you use bone-in pork chops increase the cooking time.
- Pineapple rings – We used sliced canned pineapple rings, but you can also use fresh slices of pineapple. Do not use canned pineapple chunks.
- Soy Sauce – Balances out the flavors and acts as a brine.
- Brown sugar – A light brown sugar works best.
- Seasonings – Garlic powder, ground ginger and black pepper.
how to make pineapple pork chops
- Drain canned pineapple rings, reserving the juice.
- Mix the pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, ginger and black pepper in a medium bowl and pour it into a large zip top bag. Reserve 1/2 cup of the marinade for basting.
- Add the pork chops and refrigerate at least four hours or overnight.
- Remove the chops from the marinade and add to preheated, oiled grill. Brush with reserved marinade several times while grilling.
- Grill the pineapple rings alongside the marinated pork chops until slices show grill marks
- After grilling, allow to rest covered in foil and then serve topped with grilled pineapple.
pro tips
- Choose a thicker cut of pork chops, I prefer them to be between 3/4” – 1” thick.
- Marinate or brine the chops for at least four hours, preferably overnight.
- Remove the meat from the refrigerator and allow it to come to room temperature before putting it on the grill. This takes about 20-30 minutes. I pull them out of the refrigerator while I’m prepping the rest of the meal.
- To grill the best pork chops, grill them over medium heat on the grill to get good grill marks. Grill too low and they just steam. Too high and with a sweet marinade like this it will cause a flame up. You want your grill temperature to be 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Don’t poke or stab the meat when flipping, all the juices will pour right out resulting in dry meat.
FAQs
Why do you let grilled meat rest?
Allow the meat to rest covered in foil after grilling. The meat will continue to cook for 5-10 minutes and more importantly the juices will redistribute into the meat. This makes the pork chops moist and tender!
Can I make these on the Stove Top?
These can also be made on the stove top in a grill pan if you don’t want to use a grill to prepare them. All the steps are the same except we pull the pork chops off of the skillet, cover and let them rest while we grill the pineapple in the same skillet.
Storage & Reheating
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Store the grilled pork chops separately from the grilled pineapple.
Reheat leftover pork chops on the stovetop in a covered skillet. Add a bit of water to ensure they stay moist. Add the pineapple to the skillet and allow to reheat without a cover, just until hot.
You can also use the microwave, but this could make the pineapple a little soggy.
Why are my pork chops tough and chewy?
Simply, pork chops that are overcooked will be tough and chewy. To avoid this, be sure to keep an eye on the internal temperature of your pork chops while cooking. A thicker piece of pork, about 1″, will not dry out as easily. And again, leave the grilled pork chops to rest for about 5 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute before eating.
What should the internal temperature of a pork chop be?
The internal temperature of a pork chop should be about 145 degrees Fahrenheit. Don’t be alarmed, a juicy pork chop will still be slightly pink in the middle.
Remember when the pork comes off the grill it will continue to cook for the next 5 minutes while resting, covered in foil so remove it at 140 degrees Fahrenheit. If you wait until the meat is white all the way through before removing it from the grill, it will be tasteless and dry.
If you’re doing a lot of grilling, a good meat thermometer is a great piece of equipment to monitor the internal temperature of meat. You’ll get a ton of use from it. I use it when grilling plus inside when cooking on the stove top or oven!
These chops are tender and juicy! Marinated in a sweet brown sugar marinade and topped with a grilled pineapple ring. These are easy and so full of flavor, I know you will be grilling these all summer long.
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Pineapple Pork Chops Recipe
Tender, juicy grilled pork chops that are marinated in a sweet brown sugar marinade. Then topped with a grilled pineapple ring.
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces pineapple rings 1 can, juice drained and reserved
- ¼ cup light brown sugar packed
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 boneless pork chops 3/4'' – 1'' thick
Instructions
- In a large plastic Ziploc bag mix together the drained pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic powder, ginger powder and black pepper. Smush the bag with your hands to dissolve the sugar. Reserve 1/2 cup marinade and set aside for basting.
- Place the pork chops into the marinade. Squeeze out any air in bag, seal and place in refrigerator at least 4 hours or overnight. Reserve the pineapple rings.
- Preheat grill to 350 degree Fahrenheit. Rub grates with oil.
- Remove pork chops from marinade. Shake off excess. Place on grill and grill 5-8 minute per side. Brush with reserved marinade several times while grilling.
- While pork is grilling, place pineapple rings onto the grill and allow to cook until hot and the slices show grill marks then remove from grill.
- Remove pork chops from grill when internal temperature reaches 140 degrees Fahrenheit. Cover with tinfoil and let rest 5-10 minutes. Then top with pineapple slices to serve.
Tips
Stove Top Preparation
These can also be made on the stove top in a grill pan if you don’t want to use a grill to prepare them.
All the steps are the same, we pull the pork chops out of the skillet, cover and let them rest while we grill the pineapple in the same skillet.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 308kcal (15%), Carbohydrates: 24g (8%), Protein: 30g (60%), Fat: 9g (14%), Saturated Fat: 3g (19%), Cholesterol: 89mg (30%), Sodium: 895mg (39%), Potassium: 621mg (18%), Sugar: 22g (24%), Vitamin A: 30IU (1%), Vitamin C: 5.4mg (7%), Calcium: 34mg (3%), Iron: 1.3mg (7%)
Servings Suggestions
Serve these Hawaiian pork chops over a bed of white rice with grilled green beans.
If you’re looking for a great side dish to serve alongside these chops, I served them with my recipe for Seasoned Potatoes on the Smoker. I love the fluffy potatoes and sweet sauce with the tender pork, it’s the perfect combination, YUM!
A few more great ideas to serve with this pork are baked beans and vegetables like grilled corn on the cob and a tasty salad!
more great grilled pork chops
- Enjoy the savory taste of Grilled BBQ Pork Chops coated in a rich barbecue sauce that adds a sweet and smoky twist, ideal for a summer cookout or family meal.
- Grilled Ranch Pork Chops are a tasty and easy-to-make recipe where the tender pork chops are seasoned with a flavorful ranch seasoning blend.
- No matter your tastes, you are bound to find a great pork recipe for supper tonight with this BEST Grilled Pork Recipes roundup!
- Delicious Grilled Boneless Pork Chops bring out the smoky flavors of the grill while keeping the meat tender and juicy, making it a perfect choice for a quick and flavorful dinner.
Michelle says
Can you make this using tidbits instead of rings?
Brooke Kill says
Yes you can!
Lisa j says
We really enjoy this! I’ve made it a few times and it works excellent with pork got my husband and tofu for me. I do half the brown sugar, though. delicious!
Courtney says
So great to hear! Thank you for taking the time to rate this recipe! 🙂
Elfin says
Please change your prep time to reflect the marinade times in the recipe. This is very miss-leading.
Courtney says
Sorry for the confusion.
Elfin says
I noticed you corrected the instructions, thank you! Making it tonight.
Courtney says
Thank you for the suggestion! Hope the pork chops turned out great!
Marianne says
What a delicious pork chop recipe. Family loved it. Would love to make this recipe for oven ribs. Can you adapt this recipe for the ribs? I would totally appreciate it. Don’t know if ribs should be wrapped in foil in oven with this sauce then put on grill or put directly on grill for full cooking, will they dry out. What do you think?
Julie Evink says
Hey Marianne! I’m sorry I’ve never tried this for ribs or did them in the oven.
Marianne Fezza says
Update: I made this recipe for oven ribs, and they were spectacular. Followed the same recipe for pork chops with the ribs, except doubled the marinade substituting pineapple juice for the canned pineapple (didn’t need the pineapple rings for these ribs) reserved 3/4 cup of marinade before marinating ribs over night. Next day took reserved marinade and thickened it up with corn starch, set aside for later use. I put the ribs in a foil packet on wire rack with a sheet pan. Baked them for 2 1/2 hours in 325 oven or until tender. Once tender opened the packet and brushed them with the now marinated glaze, put the broiler on low until browned. About 10 minutes. They were awesome. Just thought I’d share this in case there was someone else interested in making this wonderful recipe with ribs.
Julie Evink says
Awesome to hear! Thanks for all the tips!!
Peggy cooper says
The chops i bought have bone in. Does it really matter?
Megan Mitzel says
Nope, that should be fine!
Sandy says
What temp do you use for the oven. Or could I possibly use a George Foreman Grill? Can’t wait to try making this. Looks so good
Julie Evink says
Foreman would work great for this!
Jamie says
I assume that you’re supposed to add the Ginger Powder and Ground Black Pepper to the marinade in the Ziploc bag too. The instructions didn’t specify.
Julie Evink says
Yes sorry!
RG says
About how much juice? Fresh pineapples were on sale and I have little cans of juice on hand.
Julie Evink says
Maybe a 1/2 c?
Halle Traegner says
What oz. pork chop are you using to calculate nutritional information, please?
Lisa says
Can you cook this in oven
Julie Evink says
I would use a grill pan for the pineapple. For the pork chops I would sear them on the oven for a few minutes on each side then bake them either in an oven safe skillet you used to sear them in or a baking dish. Depending on how thick your pork chops is for 15 -25 or until the internal temp is about 145. Take them out cover with tinfoil in dish and let them sit for 5-10 minutes before enjoying! That’s my best guess 🙂
Beth says
Pork and pineapple is a match made in heaven! The whole family loved it! Thanks for the fabulous recipe!
Julie Evink says
Love that sweet and savory combo!
Bill Tiedemann says
This looks like a fantastic flavor full recipe. Since I am diabetic I will use the pineapple rings an not the juice to marinade. A little brown sugar will be OK. Thanks for the recipe.
Julie Evink says
Glad you could make adjustments for your needs! Enjoy!
Michele says
Pork chops are a favorite of mine on the grill! Your temperature instructions for getting the grill marks, but still having a juicy chop are so helpful! Thanks!
Julie Evink says
Thank you!