Grilled Pork Chops On A Stick with Fresh Pineapple Salsa! So good and delicious! Try something new to grill this summer!
Hey everyone!
July 4th is just a couple days away and I hope everyone is ready and excited! I always associate July 4th with grilling so I’m thrilled to bring you a fabulous new recipe today from Better Homes and Garden’s Delish Dish Blog, where I am guest posting today!!
We’re always grilling burgers, hot dogs and chicken but I like to mix things up a little so we tried these Lemon-Sage Pork Chops on a Stick! Oh my goodness you guys, these were so delicious! The marinade smelled heavenly so I knew these would taste fantastic! And not only are these grilled to perfection and so flavorful but I love that they are on a stick! How fun is that?!
These grilled pork chops with pineapple salsa are perfect for any July 4th party or gathering. Serve these with grilled vegetables and a salad and you’ve got yourself a terrific summer meal. My Grilled Cauliflower Steaks are another unexpected and delicious addition to any cookout!
You can also check out the Better Homes and Gardens’ Delish Dish Blog for this fantastic recipe! You don’t want to miss this one!! And you still have time to go to the grocery store so you can make these for the 4th! Wishing everyone a fun and safe July 4th holiday on Friday! Who’s going to be grilling?!
Grilled Pork Chops On A Stick with Pineapple Salsa
Ingredients
For the Lemon-Sage Pork Chops:
- 8 boneless pork loin chops cut 1 inch thick
- 1 tablespoon finely shredded lemon peel
- 3/4 cup lemon juice
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup finely chopped shallot 1 large
- 1/3 cup coarse ground mustard
- 1/4 cup snipped fresh sage
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons coarse ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- wooden skewers dowels, or bamboo chopsticks*
- Snipped fresh sage optional
- Lemon wedges optional
For the pineapple-salsa:
- 1 cup diced fresh pineapple about 1/4 of a pineapple
- 1/2 cup chopped red sweet pepper 1 small
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro
- 1 fresh serrano or jalapeno chile pepper seeded and finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon finely shredded lime peel
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Snipped fresh cilantro optional
Instructions
For the pork chops:
- Place chops in a resealable plastic bag set in a shallow dish. For marinade, in a small bowl whisk together lemon peel, lemon juice, olive oil, shallot, mustard, 1/4 cup sage, the garlic, pepper, and salt. Pour marinade over chops; seal bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 4 to 6 hours, turning bag occasionally. Drain chops, discarding marinade. Insert a wooden chopstick into a short side of each chop.
- For a charcoal grill, grill chops on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals for 7 to 9 minutes or until chops are slightly pink in center and juices run clear (160 degrees F), turning once halfway through grilling. (For a gas grill, preheat grill. Reduce heat to medium. Place chops on grill rack over heat. Cover and grill as directed.)
- If desired, sprinkle with additional fresh sage.
For the pineapple-salsa:
- In a medium bowl stir together pineapple, sweet pepper, red onion, the 2 tablespoons cilantro, the chile pepper, lime peel, and salt.
- Serve immediately or cover and chill for up to 24 hours. If desired, garnish with additional cilantro.
- Serve with the pork chops.
I love how you flavored these, Alice. They sound amazing!!
Thanks so much, Matt!! You need to try these!
Oh these are lovely! I can’t imagine why I never thought to put a pork chop on a stick! Fantastic!
Maria, I know, right?! When I saw these, I thought. . Brilliant!!! and the salsa on these made these even more delicious!
I love meats on sticks!!! Your grilled pork chops look delicious, Alice, and that pineapple salsa is such a bright, fresh addition. I’m starving right now (it’s almost lunch) and these photos are making my stomach growl even harder. I hope you ‘n your family have a fabulous 4th!
Thanks so much, Nancy!! yeah, the salsa with these pork chops hit the spot! Have a great weekend!!
I am so in love with this recipe! It seriously looks fantastic!
Jocelyn, thanks so much girl! These were seriously so delicious!