
Add tropical flair to the family dinner
table with Fiery Island Pineapple Pork Chops. These chops are
sure to entice your family's appetite. Serve with grilled summer
squash and Skewered
French Potato Salad.
Fiery
Island Pineapple Pork Chops
- 4 boneless pork chops,
1/2-inch thick
4 teaspoons Jamaican Jerk seasoning
1/3 cup hot pepper jelly
2 tablespoons pineapple juice
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
4 slices fresh pineapple, (cored, 1/2-inch thick) or canned pineapple
rings
- Coat chops with jerk seasoning;
set aside for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, microwave jelly, pineapple
juice and ginger on High for 30 to 60 seconds or until melted.
- Grill pork over medium-high
heat for 5 to 6 minutes per side, turning once until internal
temperature on a thermometer reads 160°F (70°C). Baste
frequently with glaze.
- During last 3 minutes
of grilling time, place pineapple rings on the grill. Baste with
jelly mixture. Grill pineapple until heated through.
- Serve pork chops with
pineapple.
Makes 4 servings.
Nutritional Information
Per Serving (1/4 recipe): Calories: 245 calories; Protein: 28
grams; Fat: 5 grams; Sodium: 523 milligrams; Cholesterol: 72
milligrams; Saturated Fat: 1 grams; Carbohydrates: 25 grams;
Fiber: 1 grams
Recipe and photograph provided
courtesy of Pork, Be Inspired®.