How to Make Tropical Grilled Pork Chops - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to grilling, pork chops are a classic choice for a delicious and satisfying meal. But if you're looking to add a little something extra to your pork chops, why not give them a tropical twist? These Tropical Grilled Pork Chops are bursting with flavor and will transport you straight to a sunny island paradise with every bite.

The key to making these pork chops so incredibly flavorful is the marinade. A blend of pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, and a touch of ginge...

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Ingredients

  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 pod cardamom seeds
  • ½ teaspoon water, or as needed
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup rice wine vinegar
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 mango - peeled, seeded, and chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon cilantro
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, minced
  • 1 ½ cups unsweetened applesauce
  • 3 pineapple rings, chopped
  • 1 pinch white pepper
  • ⅓ cup soy sauce
  • ⅓ cup rice wine vinegar
  • 6 pork chops

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 2 hrs
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • With a mortar and pestle, mash together the garlic, chili powder, cayenne, and cardamom seeds. Mix in enough water to form a paste.
  • Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in spice paste, and cook until it begins to bubble, about 30 seconds. Stir in vinegar; cook without boiling for 2 minutes. Stir in sugar until it dissolves. Mix in mango, salt, cilantro, lemon juice, and jalapeno; simmer 20 minutes. Stir in applesauce and pineapple; simmer 10 minutes more. Season with white pepper. Place in a bowl, cover, and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • To prepare marinade, mix 2/3 cup of the salsa with soy sauce and 1/3 cup vinegar. Place pork chops in a large resealable plastic bag, and pour marinade over chops. Seal tightly, and place in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  • Prepare grill for medium-high heat. Drain marinade from bag, and heat in a saucepan until boiling.
  • Lightly oil grill grate. Place pork chops on the hot grill. Cook 10 minutes, or to desired doneness, turning once and basting occasionally with the boiled marinade.
  • Warm remaining salsa over medium-low heat. Serve pork chops topped with the salsa.
  • Nutrition

    269 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 37mg
    • Sodium: 928mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 37g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 34g
    • Protein: 15g
    • Vitamin C: 16mg
    • Calcium: 22mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 351mg