Grilled Pineapple and German Beer Glazed Pork Chops

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-19 · Updated 2026-05-19

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Juicy pork chops marinated in a sweet and slightly bitter German beer glaze, paired perfectly with smoky grilled pineapple slices. This German-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, about 1 inch thick, German beer (lager or pilsner), brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 German cuisine 480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 bone-in pork chops, about 1 inch thick
1 cup German beer (lager or pilsner)
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp garlic powder
1 whole pineapple, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rings
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 1 cup German beer, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tsp garlic powder until sugar dissolves. Place 4 bone-in pork chops in a shallow dish and pour marinade over them. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Step 2: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Remove pork chops from marinade and pat dry, reserving the marinade.
Step 3: Grill pork chops for 4-5 minutes per side until nicely charred and internal temperature reaches 145°F. Meanwhile, brush 1 whole pineapple sliced into 1/2-inch rings with 2 tbsp olive oil and season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 4: Grill pineapple rings 2-3 minutes per side until grill marks appear and fruit softens.
Step 5: While pork and pineapple cook, pour reserved marinade into a small saucepan, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened to use as a glaze.
Step 6: Serve pork chops topped with the German beer glaze alongside grilled pineapple rings.