It’s a sweet, sweet summer ahead with plenty of amazing grilled dishes to celebrate! Sweet Summertime Pork Chops is one such dish, and perhaps will be the most memorable! The pork is marinated in a spicy and savory concoction of sauces and seasonings, and then is grilled until tender and juicy, before being topped with a zesty, tangy, and sweet pineapple salsa! It’s a firework display of flavors, and the perfect way to enjoy cookout season! These Sweet Summertime Pork Chops will sweeten up your memories of the summer!
Ingredients
For the marinade:
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper, optional
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
- 6 pork loin chops, pounded to 1 1/2-inch-thick
For the pineapple salsa:
- 2 cups fresh pineapple, diced
- 1 jalapeƱo, seeds removed, chopped
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
- 1/2 lime, juiced
- salt, to taste
Directions
Step 1 –In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the soy sauce, the ground ginger, the crushed red pepper, the garlic, and the ground pepper together.
Step 2 –In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the pork chops and the marinade, and allow them to marinate for at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
Step 3 –Preheat the grill or the grill pan over medium-high heat.
Step 4 –Place the pork chops on the grill and cook until they reach 145 degrees F internally when tested with a meat thermometer, about 6-7 minutes per side.
Step 5 –Transfer the pork chops to a cutting board and cover them loosely with foil.
Step 6 –Let the pork chops rest, about 5 minutes.
Step 7 –Combine the pineapple, the jalapeƱo, the red bell pepper, and the red onion in a bowl.
Step 8 –Add the lime juice and the salt to the salsa and mix until evenly coated.
Step 9 –Serve the pork topped with the salsa.
