Rum-Infused Pineapple Glaze for Grilled Pork

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A sticky-sweet glaze made with rum and pineapple juice, perfect for basting pork chops during grilling. This Hawaiian-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs pork chops, dark rum, pineapple juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 310 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 Hawaiian cuisine 310 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pound 1 lb pork chops to 1/2-inch thickness. In a small saucepan, combine 1/4 cup dark rum, 1/2 cup pineapple juice, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1 tsp fresh grated ginger. Simmer over medium heat for 8 minutes until reduced by half and slightly syrupy.
  2. Step 2: Preheat grill to medium-high (375°F). Brush pork chops with 1/4 of the glaze and place on grill. Cook for 5-6 minutes per side, brushing with remaining glaze every 2 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer; pork should reach 145°F. Rest for 5 minutes before serving to retain juices.
  4. Step 4: Serve with extra glaze drizzled over the top, ensuring the pork is glossy and the flavors are deeply infused without being overpowering.

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