For this grilled pork chop recipe, don’t be afraid of getting a good char. It just means the sugars in the glaze are caramelizing (not that the meat is burning), resulting in deep, complex flavor.
Ingredients
4 servings
Step 1
Prepare a grill for high indirect heat (for a gas grill, leave one or two burners off; for a charcoal grill, bank coals on one side); oil grate. Bring pineapple juice, honey, vinegar, mustard, red pepper flakes, sesame oil, and turmeric to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat and cook, swirling occasionally, until reduced to 3/4 cup, 10–15 minutes. Let cool. Transfer half of sauce to a small bowl and set aside for serving.
Step 2
Season pork with salt. Grill over direct heat until browned all over, about 3 minutes per side. Continue to grill, turning several times and basting with remaining sauce, until charred and coated with a thick layer of glaze, about 4 minutes. Move to cooler part of grill and take internal temperature of pork. If needed, continue grilling over indirect heat until an instant-read thermometer inserted into chops near bone registers 130°F, 1–4 minutes more. Transfer pork chops to a wire rack and let rest 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with reserved sauce alongside.
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Back to TopThis was delicious and easy. Went ahead and grilled some onion and pineapple skewers to accompany it and served with a simple fried rice with garlic, onions, ginger and cilantro. Topped with some chopped scallions. My son inhaled it and said he definitely wants it again!
angoz
Salt Lake City, UT
7/7/2020
why pineapple juice from a can? Is there a reason? ps, I am giving this 3 forks so I can ask the question.
cptduzr
3/25/2019
This is awesome! If you have never made a glaze before (as I hadn't) this is a great recipe to learn how to reduce sauces. I used the same technique to make a homemade teriyaki sauce a few nights later. but these pork chops are amazing, I recommend them to turmeric lovers!
Anonymous
Orlando, FL
8/25/2018
Loved this. An unexpectedly sweet and savory combination that paired really well with pork. Following the directions, the pork came out so juicy and tender. The only thing I could do to make it better would be to brine it, so it would be seasoned on the inside as well. So delicious, will absolutely make it again.
Anonymous
Seattle, WA
7/9/2018
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