Charcoal-Grilled Spicy Pineapple Pork Chops

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-25 · Updated 2026-05-25

Juicy pork chops infused with a spicy pineapple glaze, grilled over charcoal for a smoky sweetness with a kick. This Caribbean-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 52 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, pineapple juice, sriracha sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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 (1-inch thick, about 6 oz each) bone-in pork chops
• 1/2 cup pineapple juice
• 2 tbsp sriracha sauce
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp minced ginger
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup pineapple juice, 2 tbsp sriracha sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp minced ginger, and 2 cloves minced garlic until sugar dissolves.
2. Step 2: Season 4 bone-in pork chops with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, then brush 1 tbsp olive oil over both sides. Place chops in a shallow dish and pour half the pineapple glaze over them. Marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature.
3. Step 3: Preheat a charcoal grill to medium-high heat (about 425°F). Grill the pork chops for 5-6 minutes per side, brushing with remaining glaze every 2 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 145°F and chops have caramelized edges.
4. Step 4: Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.