Jerk Marinated Pork Chops with Pineapple Salsa

July 8, 2026

Jerk Marinated Pork Chops with Pineapple Salsa

Name: Jerk Marinated Pork Chops with Pineapple Salsa
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 85 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 jar (341 mL) VH® Pineapple Jerk Sauce, divided; 4 bone-in pork chops (each 8 oz/225 g and 1-inch/2.5 cm thick); PAM® Original Spray; 4 fresh pineapple rings (each 1-inch/2.5 cm thick); 1/2 cup (125 mL) diced red pepper; 1/4 cup (60 mL) diced red onion; 1/4 cup (60 mL) lime juice; 2 tbsp (30 mL) finely chopped fresh cilantro; 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt

10

Prep Time Minutes
85
Total Time Minutes
9
Number of Ingredients
4
Servings

Ingredients

1 jar (341 mL) VH® Pineapple Jerk Sauce, divided
4 bone-in pork chops (each 8 oz/225 g and 1-inch/2.5 cm thick)
PAM® Original Spray
4 fresh pineapple rings (each 1-inch/2.5 cm thick)
1/2 cup (125 mL) diced red pepper
1/4 cup (60 mL) diced red onion
1/4 cup (60 mL) lime juice
2 tbsp (30 mL) finely chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt

Directions

View photos

Step one

Toss pork chops with 1 cup (250 mL) VH® Pineapple Jerk Sauce. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours.
Step two

Preheat grill to medium-high heat; grease grate well with PAM® Original Spray. Grill pork chops for 5 to 7 minutes per side or until internal temperature registers 160°F (71°C) when meat thermometer is inserted into thickest part of pork chop and just blush of pink remains in centre. Let stand for 5 minutes.
Step three

Meanwhile, grill pineapple slices, basting with remaining VH® Pineapple Jerk Sauce for 3 to 5 minutes per side or until lightly charred. Let cool slightly and dice.
Step four

Stir together diced pineapple, red pepper, red onion, lime juice, cilantro and salt. Serve with jerk pork chops.