By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 4
394 cal · 45 min
Grilled Pork Chops with Pineapple Salsa
Recipe GLPRf333ed6840650b
Tender grilled pork chops glazed with a smoky chipotle-lime marinade and topped with fresh grilled pineapple salsa. This vibrant, citrus-forward dish brings together bold spices and tropical fruit for a satisfying main course.
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Ingredients
1 teaspoon chipotle chili flakes
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
4 boneless pork chops (about 1 inch thick)
Directions
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, chipotle chili flakes, sea salt, and black pepper until well combined and the honey is fully dissolved.
Place the pork chops in a shallow dish or large resealable bag and pour the marinade over them, ensuring each chop is thoroughly coated. Let marinate at room temperature for 1 hour or refrigerate for up to 4 hours.
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Allow grill grates to get hot.
Remove pork chops from the marinade, allowing any excess liquid to drip off. Place the chops directly on the grill grates.
Grill the pork chops for 3 to 5 minutes on the first side without moving them, until light grill marks form. Flip and grill the second side for another 3 to 5 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 145°F when measured at the thickest part with a meat thermometer.
Remove the grilled pork chops to a clean plate and let them rest for 3 minutes before serving. Transfer to serving plates and top with your choice of pineapple salsa.
Comments
This recipe hits the essentials for a Charlotte weeknight: pork chops are stocked at every major chain, and the marinade components (honey, lime, olive oil, salt, pepper) are pantry staples that need no special trip. Chipotle chili flakes may require a check at Harris Teeter's spice aisle if your local Food Lion or Kroger doesn't carry them, but they're not rare enough to force a second store. The real cost driver is the pork chops themselves—quality matters here, and you're looking at $8–12 for four decent chops, bringing cost per serving to roughly $2–3 before the salsa. The stated 45 minutes is honest for marinating and grilling, but it assumes you've already diced your pineapple and prepped the salsa; add 10–15 minutes if you're starting from a whole fruit. This is a no-fuss, grill-once meal that doesn't need fiddling, reheats adequately in a skillet, and plays well with Southern sides like collard greens or cornbread.
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