Caribbean-Spiced Grilled Pork Chops with Pineapple Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-21 · Updated 2026-05-21

Tender grilled pork chops seasoned with Caribbean spices served alongside a bright pineapple salsa that adds sweetness and zing. This Caribbean-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, olive oil, ground allspice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 pieces (6 oz each) bone-in pork chops
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp ground allspice
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 1/2 tsp, divided salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup diced fresh pineapple
• 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 small, seeded and minced jalapeño

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, combine 1 tsp ground allspice, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Rub 2 tbsp olive oil evenly over 4 bone-in pork chops (6 oz each), then season both sides thoroughly with the spice mixture and remaining 1/2 tsp salt.
3. Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Grill pork chops for 5-6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 145°F and they have grill marks.
4. Step 4: While pork cooks, combine 1 cup diced fresh pineapple, 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tbsp lime juice, and 1 minced small jalapeño in a bowl. Mix well.
5. Step 5: Remove pork chops from grill and let rest for 5 minutes.
6. Step 6: Serve grilled pork chops topped with the pineapple salsa for a fresh, spicy contrast.