By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 12, 2026

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Jerked Pork Chops

Serves 4

167 cal · 25 min

Jerked Pork Chops

Recipe GLPRaf7423494f5328

4.3(1)
Caribbean
Main Course
25 min
167 cal
Servings: 4
Stovetop
SNAP eligible

Pan-seared bone-in pork chops rubbed with jerk seasoning and served with a bright pineapple garnish and scallions. A quick, flavorful main course that delivers Caribbean-inspired spice and sweetness in under 20 minutes.

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Ingredients

4 bone-in pork loin chops, 1/2-inch thick

¼ tsp salt

¾ tsp jerk seasoning

1 tbsp vegetable oil

1 can canned pineapple chunks in juice

3 scallions, sliced

1 tsp salt

Directions

  1. Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine 1/4 teaspoon salt and 3/4 teaspoon jerk seasoning. Rub the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of all four chops.

  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 1 minute.

  3. Place the seasoned pork chops in the hot skillet and cook for 5 to 6 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 145°F. Transfer the cooked chops to a serving plate and tent with foil to keep warm.

  4. In the same skillet, add the canned pineapple chunks with their juice. Stir gently and heat through for 1 to 2 minutes.

  5. Taste the pineapple mixture and add the 1 teaspoon of salt as needed. Spoon the warm pineapple and its juices over the pork chops.

  6. Garnish with sliced scallions and serve immediately.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4.25

Jerk seasoning is the hinge here: most Charlotte grocers stock it (Harris Teeter and Kroger carry it reliably), though ALDI and Food Lion are less consistent, so a quick call ahead saves a detour. Pork chops and pineapple are year-round basics, and scallions are standard everywhere, making this genuinely low-friction on the shopping trip. The stated 25 minutes is honest for pan-searing chops and caramelizing pineapple, though chopping scallions and measuring seasoning could stretch prep another 3–5 minutes if you're starting from scratch. This is a weeknight win for a family: minimal active time at the stove, forgiving on doneness, and a natural one-pan meal that reheats decently the next day as a cold lunch or quick reheat.

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