Hawaiian-Style Pineapple Pork Chops

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-01 · Updated 2026-04-01

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Juicy pork chops glazed with a sweet teriyaki-pineapple sauce, grilled to perfection with a caramelized crust. This Hawaiian-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs pork chops, pineapple, teriyaki sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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: 25 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 Hawaiian cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 bone-in rib chops (1.5 lbs) pork chops
1 cup fresh pineapple chunks (1/2 pineapple) pineapple
1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
2 cloves, minced garlic
1 small, juiced lemon
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Combine teriyaki sauce, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Marinate pork chops for 30 minutes.
Step 2: Preheat grill to medium-high (400°F). Thread pineapple chunks and pork chops onto skewers, alternating for even cooking.
Step 3: Grill skewers 6-8 minutes per side, brushing with remaining marinade midway. Rotate skewers for even charring.
Step 4: Serve immediately, garnished with fresh mint if desired.