Description
Sizzling Pineapple Ginger Pork Chops bring tropical flair to your dinner table with tangy sweetness and zesty spice. Marinate these juicy chops in a quick blend of ginger, pineapple juice, and spices to create a mouthwatering meal that’ll have your family asking for seconds.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 4 bone-in pork chops
- 4 pineapple rings
Cooking Fats and Sweeteners:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons room temperature butter
- 1 ½ tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 4 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 3 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoons reserved pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ¼ cup kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 4 cups warm water
- 1 cup ice
- Chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Dissolve ¼ cup kosher salt in 4 cups warm water. Whisk in 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, and 1 cup ice. Submerge 4 pork chops in brine for 30 minutes. Thoroughly rinse and pat completely dry.
- Combine 4 teaspoons grated ginger, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1 ½ tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons room temperature butter, 3 tablespoons coconut aminos, 2 tablespoons pineapple juice, and ¼ teaspoon sea salt. Set aside 2 tablespoons of marinade for later.
- Coat each pork chop generously with marinade. Allow seasoning to penetrate for 15 minutes at room temperature.
- Heat a large skillet to medium-high. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sear pork chops for exactly 3 minutes per side until golden brown. Place ½ tablespoon butter on top of each chop.
- Transfer skillet to preheated 400°F oven. Roast chops for 5-10 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Remove skillet from oven. Let pork chops rest for 5 minutes to redistribute juices. Drizzle reserved marinade over the meat.
- Grill 4 fresh or canned pineapple rings for 4 minutes per side until caramelized. Plate pork chops with grilled pineapple and sprinkle chopped fresh cilantro on top.
Notes
- Brining helps keep the pork chops juicy and tender, so don’t skip this step for maximum flavor and moisture.
- Letting the chops marinate allows the ginger and pineapple to penetrate the meat, creating a more complex taste profile.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the pork reaches exactly 145°F for perfect doneness without overcooking.
- Grilling the pineapple caramelizes its natural sugars and adds a smoky sweetness that complements the pork beautifully.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 17-22 minutes
- Category: Pork
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg