Caribbean Rum Pork Chops with Grilled Pineapple
Juicy pork chops marinated in a bold Caribbean rum marinade with lime, garlic, ginger, and warm spices, then grilled and finished with a light drizzle of sauce. Served with caramelized grilled pineapple for an easy, flavor-packed dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 MINUTES
- MARINATE TIME: 2-12 HOURS
- Cook Time: 15 MINUTES
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: 4 SERVINGS 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: CARRIBEAN INSPIRED
Ingredients
For the Marinade
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⅓ cup dark or spiced rum
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¼ cup fresh lime juice
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2 tablespoons lime zest
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¼ cup brown sugar
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1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
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½ teaspoon ground cloves
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½ teaspoon kosher salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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½ teaspoon chili pepper (optional)
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1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Pork Chops
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4 pork chops (bone-in or boneless, 1–1½ inches thick)
For Serving
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Grilled pineapple slices
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Fresh cilantro (optional)
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Lime wedges
Instructions
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In a bowl, whisk together all marinade ingredients until smooth.
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Place pork chops in a zip-top bag and pour marinade over them. Seal and refrigerate for 2–12 hours.
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Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
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Remove pork chops from marinade and discard excess.
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Grill pork chops for 4–5 minutes per side, until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
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Grill pineapple slices until caramelized.
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Rest pork chops for 5 minutes, then lightly drizzle with reserved sauce (boiled separately if using).
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Serve with grilled pineapple and lime wedges.
Notes
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Do not marinate longer than 24 hours
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Sauce should be lightly drizzled, not heavily coated
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Works well with chicken or pork tenderloin
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For less heat, omit chili pepper