Instructions

• STEP 1

  Place hoisin sauce, vinegar, and 5-spice powder in a small bowl, then whisk to combine the sauce.

  • 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp chinese 5-spice powder

• STEP 2

  Pat pork chops dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper. Place chops in a large bowl, add half of the sauce, and turn to coat. Set aside to marinate. (Reserve remaining sauce for later use.)

  • 6 pork chops, boneless
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

• STEP 3

  Wash and dry the fresh produce.

  • 1/2 small pineapple
  • 1/2 lime
  • 1 jalapeño pepper
  • 1/2 small bunch cilantro

• STEP 4

  Cut off skin from pineapple, halve, and remove the core. Cut flesh crosswise into ½-inch thick half-moons and transfer to a large plate. Drizzle with oil, then season with salt and pepper on both sides.

  • 1 1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

• STEP 5

  Preheat an outdoor grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.

• STEP 6

  When the grill is hot, add pineapple and cook until charred and tender, 1-2 minutes per side. Return to the plate and set aside to cool slightly. (Keep grill on for later use.)

• STEP 7

  Peel and mince shallot. Place in a medium bowl.

  • 1/2 shallot

• STEP 8

  Juice lime into the bowl with the shallot.

• STEP 9

  Quarter jalapeño pepper lengthwise; seed and remove ribs with a spoon to reduce spice level. Mince and add to the bowl. (Be careful with jalapeños; do not touch your eyes and ensure you wash your hands after handling or wear gloves while preparing.)

• STEP 10

  Shave cilantro leaves off the stems; discard stems and mince the leaves. Add to the bowl.

• STEP 11

  Small dice grilled pineapple. Add to the bowl, stir to combine the salsa, and set aside.

• STEP 12

  Coat grill with oil. Add marinated pork chops and grill until charred and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.

  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil

• STEP 13

  When the chops are done, remove to a platter, drizzle with reserved sauce, and loosely cover with aluminum foil. Set aside to rest, 5 minutes.

• STEP 14

  Serve grilled pork chops with pineapple salsa on the side. Enjoy!