My Teriyaki Pork Chops are marinated in a flavorful homemade teriyaki sauce, grilled to perfection with a salty-sweet glazed finish, and topped with juicy pineapple! Easy enough for weeknight dinner, but fancy enough for guests, this teriyaki pork chop recipe is about to become your new go-to!
Teriyaki Pork Chops (with Pineapple!)
Eating pork chops with pineapple never seemed appetizing to me…until I tried it, at which point I fell in love! There’s just something about the tangy sweetness of the pineapple that pairs perfectly with tender pork chops, so naturally, this recipe for teriyaki pork chops has become my family’s holy grail meal for the summer!
I think the simple homemade teriyaki marinade for pork is what takes this dish to the next level. There’s so much salty-sweet goodness that soaks into the pork chops as you marinate them overnight. When it hits the heat of the grill, it creates a delicious glaze on the meat that’s simply divine. Plus, the marinade makes the pork even more juicy and moist!
The star of this dish isn’t even the meat itself, it’s the flavors. The combination of salty and sweet flavors in the teriyaki sauce is heavenly itself, but then you top the pork chops with juicy tart pineapple and your taste buds are really in for a surprise!
What’s more, all you need to do is make the marinade, let it soak into your meat overnight, and grill. It’s so easy… and the smell as the chops cook! So good. Once these guys hit the grill, your neighbors are going to come knocking!
I can’t wait for you to bite into a perfect morsel of your grilled teriyaki pork chop with a sliver of lightly grilled pineapple on top — it’s going to blow your mind!
Why You’ll Love My Teriyaki Pork Chop Recipe
- Super easy to make
- Grilled to perfection in under 15 minutes
- Juicy and flavorful
- So tasty for summer parties and barbecues
- Customizable!
Key Ingredients to Make Grilled Pineapple Pork Chops
- PORK CHOPS – For this teriyaki pork chops recipe, I recommend 4 to 6 1-inch bone-in chops. I find bone-in is a more flavorful cut of meat, and it stays juicier throughout the grilling process.
- TERIYAKI MARINADE – You only need a few ingredients (that you likely already have) to make teriyaki marinade for pork! You can definitely use store-bought, but this recipe is so simple and delicious that I think you’ll wind up using this from now on. All you need is soy sauce, honey, olive oil, garlic, and ginger powder. Told you it’s easy!
- PINEAPPLE SLICES – You’ll need one 20 oz can that has been drained. You’ll lightly brush your pineapple slices with oil and grill them before serving.
Instructions to Make My Teriyaki Pork Chops Recipe
MAKE THE MARINADE: Add the soy sauce, honey, olive oil, garlic, and ginger powder to a small bowl and mix to combine.
MARINATE THE CHOPS: Place the pork chops in a large resealable bag and pour the marinade over them. Seal them in a plastic bag and marinate for 8-24 hours in the refrigerator. Reserve a small amount of marinade in the fridge to brush over the pork chops before serving.
GRILL: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat while cleaning and oiling the grates. Place the teriyaki pork chops on the grill and cook for 7 minutes, or until juices begin to pool up on the pork chop. Flip and grill for another 5 minutes, or until the pork chop is cooked through. Do not overcook or you’ll risk drying out your meat!
ADD THE PINEAPPLES: In the last couple minutes of grilling, brush your pineapple slices with a little cooking oil and place them on the grill to cook for 2-3 minutes per side.
ASSEMBLE THE GRILLED PINEAPPLE PORK CHOPS: Serve the pineapple alongside the pork chops and any other sides of your choice. If you’d like, brush the reserved marinade over the pork chops before serving. Enjoy!
FAQ
No! Don’t rinse off that precious teriyaki marinade for pork — that’s where all of the flavor comes from! You can simply remove the chops from the bag with the marinade and throw them directly on the prepared grill. Some chefs suggest patting pork chop dry before pan frying, but that’s not necessary for my grilled version.
No, not necessarily. Boneless chops would also work for my teriyaki pork chop recipe. That said, I do find that bone-in chops are more flavorful and turn out a whole lot juicier on the grill. If you do go for boneless, keep in mind that they cook up faster than bone-in, so keep an eye on them.
Yes, you can substitute the honey with an equal amount of brown sugar or maple syrup if you’d like. The flavor will vary slightly, so be sure to taste the marinade before using it and adjust if needed.
Serving Suggestions
I think this meal is best served with a side of rice and a simple salad, but there are so many ways you can serve grilled pineapple pork chops! Here are some ideas…
- Simple Caesar Salad
- Creamy Coleslaw
- Tomato Cucumber and Avocado Salad
- Grilled Corn Salad with Tomato and Avocado
- Garlic Herb Potatoes Au Gratin
- Easy Vegetable Rice Pilaf
- Roasted Parmesan Potatoes
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Ham and Onions
Tips For Making Teriyaki Pork Chops
- You can use chicken breasts instead of pork chops if that’s your preference! I’d still recommend serving them with the pineapple because regardless of the meat, the pineapple and teriyaki complement each other perfectly!
- Or if you’re not a pineapple person, and I know it’s quite a divisive fruit, you can feel free to leave it out of this recipe and enjoy the teriyaki-soaked meat on its own with other sides of your choice.
- Remember to save some extra marinade for basting. I always add a bit at the end before serving, and if I think of it, I’ll even add some after flipping the chops.
- Don’t overcook! Pork chops tend to dry out quickly, so please be mindful of the grilling time. You want the internal temperature to be 145 degrees F for safe eating, so once you hit that, you can pull your teriyaki pork chops off the grill.
More Pork Chop Recipes To Try
- Bruschetta Pork Chops
- Pork Chops in Mushroom Gravy
- Citrus Marinated Pork Chops with Mango Black Bean Salsa
- Quick Smoked BBQ Pork Chops
- Honey Maple Pork Chops
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Grilled Teriyaki Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 4-6 1″ thick bone in pork chops
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
- 1 20 oz can pineapple slices, drained
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil to brush the pineapple with
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine the soy sauce, honey, olive oil, garlic and ginger powder. Place pork chops in a large resealable bag and pour the marinade over them. Seal plastic bag and marinade 8- 24 hours in refrigerator.
- Preheat the grill to medium high heat. Clean and oil the grill grates. Place pork chops on grill and cook for 7 minutes or until juices begin to pool up on the pork chop. Flip and grill for 5 minutes or until pork chop is cooked through. DO NOT overcook or the pork chop will become tough.
- Brush pineapple slices with a little cooking oil and in the last 5 minutes of cooking place on the grill. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side. Serve with pork chops.
Notes
Yummm, I’m always looking for more ways to spice up my protein choices.
Me too!!
Wonderful recipe! Thanks for sharing !
Thank you so much for your comment!! I’m glad you liked it!! 🙂