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Bourbon Pineapple Pork Chops

Bourbon Pineapple Pork Chops

“Pork has a natural affinity for fruit—especially the brassy, sweet-sour tang of pineapple. Bib & Tucker Double Char Bourbon adds an interesting earthy flavor, while the grilled pineapple plays on pork’s innate sweetness.”
—Steven Raichlen
Serves
4
Ingredients Directions

Ingredients

  • 4 pork rib chops (each 8 to 10 ounces)
  • 4 fresh pineapple slices (each 1/2 inch thick)
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons of your favorite barbecue rub (plus 1 teaspoon for the glaze) or salt and pepper

FOR THE GLAZE

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus 3 tablespoons for serving
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/4 cup Bib & Tucker Double Char Bourbon
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

Directions

  1. Arrange the pork chops and pineapple slices on a sheet pan. Brush with olive oil on both sides and season with your favorite barbecue rub or salt and pepper.
  2. Make the glaze: Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook the garlic and 1/4 cup cilantro until lightly browned, 2 minutes. Stir in the pineapple juice, Bib & Tucker Double Char, brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon barbecue rub. Increase the heat to high and boil the mixture until thick, syrupy, and well reduced. Add salt and pepper: the glaze should be highly seasoned.
  3. Set up your grill for direct grilling and heat to high. Brush or scrape the grate clean and oil it well. Arrange the pork chops and pineapple slices on the grate and grill until sizzling and browned and the pork is cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Start brushing the pork and pineapple with glaze after 2 minutes and brush several times on both sides.
  4. Transfer the pork to a platter or plates and top each chop with grilled pineapple. Spoon any remaining glaze on top and sprinkle with the remaining cilantro.