Pineapple Grilled Porkchops

I've been on a health kick this summer. And that means whether my husband knows it or not, he is too. All of my recipes have been reasonably healthy. Definitely under 500 calories per serving. And in the case of these pork chops- actually tasty too!

INGREDIENTS

1 (8 ounce) can pineapple rings, juice
drained and reserved
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup soy sauce (You can use low sodium)
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
4 pork chops
1 pinch ground black pepper
DIRECTIONS

1. Mix together the drained pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, and garlic powder together in a large plastic zipper bag, and smush the bag a few times with your hands to mix the marinade and dissolve the sugar. Place the pork chops into the marinade, squeeze out any air in the bag, seal it, and refrigerate overnight. Reserve the pineapple rings.
2. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate.
3. Remove the chops from the marinade, shaking off excess, and grill until browned, the meat is no longer pink inside, and the meat shows good grill marks, 5 to 8 minutes per side. Brush several times with marinade and let the marinade cook onto the surface of the meat. Discard excess marinade. While the meat is grilling, place 4 pineapple rings onto the grill, and allow to cook until hot and the slices show grill marks; serve the chops topped with the grilled pineapple rings.
VERDICT

This is the recipe that did it once and for all. I don't mind pork chops anymore. At least not as long as they are cooked with this recipe. This. Is. Delicious.

Nutrition Info:

Calories: 193
Total Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 38mg
Sodium :738
Total Carbs: 26g
Dietary Fiber: 0.7g
Protein: 13.3g