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Pineapple Grilled Pork Chops

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"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." — jhopkins

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1 (8 ounce) can pineapple rings, juice drained and reserved
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup soy sauce

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
4 pork chops
1 pinch ground black pepper

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Directions

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.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 15 mins
READY IN 8 hrs 25 mins

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Due to bad planning on my part, these stayed in my fridge for 48 hours before being grilled tonight. YUMMY!!! Hubby says it's the best pork chop he's had in a long time. Tender, juicy, tasty, extremely easy to put together, this is no brainer for my regular summer rotation. Thanks for posting this keeper. Don't change a thing, it's perfect as is.

—Cher

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Jul 28, 2011

This sounds fabulous. about how thick of a chop do you use?

—aje127

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Jul 08, 2011

Easy, quick, and delicious. The pork came out very juicy and flavorful. The only change I made was to add a little ginger. A repeat recipe, for sure!

—sshodean

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Jun 19, 2011

I was looking for a different way to fix pork chops on the grill and tried this recipe. This is a definite 5 star!

—kdsaunders

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Jun 23, 2011

I found this recipe when looking for something new to try on the grill. It looked interesting so I gave it a try. I was unsure of how much I would like it- the marinade doesn't smell very appealing. But the finished product is soooooo good! Definately adding this to my favorite meals for the grill!!!

—amberhickman

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Aug 04, 2011

I made these as directed and wow, are they ever good!! They were made even better by the addition of a nice slice of sharp cheddar cheese on top after grilling; these were even more amazing that way and I will continue to make that addition when I make this recipe in the future.

—mkstevens09

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Jun 13, 2011

These were so tasty. My husband doesn't typically like pork chops like these. I had a whole pork loin that I cut into slices that I used, so I could make them as thin or thick as I wanted. I also only marinated for about 8 hours and the flavor was yummy! Thanks for sharing.

—valiem12

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Jul 22, 2011

I have never had pork chops this juicy before! It literally fell off the bone!

—tiffnben

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Nutrition

Calories
193 kcal
10%

Carbohydrates
26 g
8%

Cholesterol
38 mg
13%

Fiber
0.7 g
3%

Protein
13.3 g
27%

Sodium
938 mg
38%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Pineapple Grilled Pork Chops

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 193
Calories from Fat: 36

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 6 %
Saturated Fat 1.4g 7 %
Cholesterol 38mg 13 %
Sodium 938mg 38 %
Potassium 270mg 8 %
Total Carbohydrates 26g 8 %
Dietary Fiber 0.7g 3 %
Protein 13.3g 27 %
Sugars 23.7g
Vitamin A < 1 %
Vitamin C 10 %
Calcium 2 %
Iron 9 %
** Thiamin 46 %
** Niacin 56 %
** Vitamin B6 28 %
** Magnesium 8 %
** Folate 1 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.