Grilled Pork Chops With Pineapple

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I came across this recipe in sunset magazine (june 2005) while looking for interesting and a bit different summer grilling recipes. I think it will be delicious with a cold rice salad with cheesecake or ice cream sundaes for dessert.

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Steps

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Whisk together first 8 ingredients.

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Place pork chops in a marinating dish or zip lock plastic bag and add all of the juice / spice mixture.

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Seal bag or cover dish turning to coat all.

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Marinate in refrigerator for several hours.

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Cut pineapple into 1 / 2-inch thick slices.

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Peel onion and cut crosswise into 1 / 2 inch thick slices.

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Place onion and pineapple in a dish and drizzle with remaining juice mixture , let stand 20 minutes at room temperature.

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Prepare grill.

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Discard marinade from chops.

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Lay chops , pineapple and onion on an oiled grill over a bed of hot coals.

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Cook turning once until pineapple and onion are browned and pork is brown on outside and done on the inside.

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Transfer chops to plates and garnish with grilled pineapple and onion.

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Sprinkle with mint and garnish with lime wedges , if desired.

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Ingredients

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pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, vegetable oil, ginger, allspice, hot chili flakes, dry mustard, pork chops, pineapple, red onion, mint, lime wedge