TERIYAKI PINEAPPLE & PORK CHOPS

Teriyaki Pineapple & Pork Chops image

Pork chops are wonderful on the grill. Adding the pineapple and teriyaki makes it even better! It reminds me of Hawaii!-Alaina Showalter, Clover, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
4 bone-in pork loin chops (8 ounces each)
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 fresh pineapple
1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
1 package (9 ounces) fresh baby spinach

Steps:

Place pineapple juice in a large resealable plastic bag; add pork chops. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for up to 2 hours. , Drain and discard marinade. Combine the rosemary, garlic powder, salt and pepper; sprinkle over chops., Peel and core pineapple; cut into eight spears. Grill chops and pineapple, covered, over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145° and pineapple is tender, basting occasionally with teriyaki sauce. Let meat stand for 5 minutes before serving., Arrange spinach on a serving platter; serve with pineapple and chops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433 calories, Fat 19g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 1644mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 41g protein.