Grilled BBQ Pork Chops with Pineapple
Boneless pork chops rubbed with garlic, salt, and pepper, then grilled over medium-high heat and basted with Dr Pepper barbecue sauce. Charred pineapple slices finish each chop. Juicy, caramelized exterior with a sweet-smoky glaze.
Ingredients
- 6 boneless pork chopsbone-in pork chops1:1protein
increase cook time by 2-3 minutes
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup Dr Pepper barbecue sauceany barbecue sauce1:1condiment
sweeter sauces will caramelize faster
- 6 pineapple slices, canned or freshgrilled peaches1:1fruit
similar sweetness and texture
Instructions
- 1
Drizzle olive oil over both sides of pork chops.
- 2
Season with granulated garlic, black pepper, and kosher salt.
- 3
Tenderize with a large tined fork.
- 4
Prepare grill to medium-hot fire, about 350 degrees.
- 5
Add pork chops to grill and cook about 5 minutes.
- 6
Flip to sear both sides and brush with Dr Pepper barbecue sauce.
- 7
Place pineapple slices on grill over indirect heat.
- 8
Flip pork chops and coat with barbecue sauce again.
- 9
Cook until internal temperature reaches 145 degrees.
- 10
Remove from grill and top each chop with a pineapple slice.
- 11
Rest 5 minutes before serving.
Tips
Let pork chops rest at room temperature 15 minutes before grilling for even cooking.
Oil the grill grates before adding pork to prevent sticking.
Use a meat thermometer to ensure doneness; 145 degrees Fahrenheit is safe for pork.
Good to Know
Refrigerate cooked pork chops in airtight container up to 3 days.
Season and oil pork chops up to 2 hours before grilling. Grill fresh for best texture.
Serve immediately after resting with grilled vegetables or a fresh salad.
Common Mistakes
Do not skip the 5-minute rest to avoid dry, tough meat.
Do not move pork chops excessively on grill to avoid breaking apart boneless cuts.
Do not exceed 145 degrees internal temperature to avoid overcooking and drying out the pork.
Substitutions
sweeter sauces will caramelize faster
similar sweetness and texture
increase cook time by 2-3 minutes