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Smoked Teriyaki Pork Loin

Apple Wood Smoked Teriyaki Pork Loin with Grilled Pineapple and Cilantro Rice

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Layers of sweet and tangy flavors make your mouth water between bites as you eat this Hawaiian inspired grilled entree.
Prep Time 1 day 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 day 40 minutes
Course dinner, grilled
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • Teriyaki Marinade for 2.5 lbs pork loin chops:
  • 1/2 c. soy sauce
  • 1/4 c. water
  • 2 T. rice wine vinegar
  • 1/4 c. brown sugar
  • 1 T. honey
  • 3/4 tsp. ground ginger
  • 1 minced garlic clove
  • Rice:
  • 1 c. white rice
  • 1 c. water
  • 2 c. diced grilled pineapple
  • 1/2 c. chopped cilantro
  • juice of 1/2 lime
  • pinch red pepper flakes optional

Instructions
 

  • Mix all marinade ingredients in a medium bowl and transfer to a large Ziplock bag.
  • Place 6 pork loin chops (2.5 pounds) inside of bag and seal tightly.
  • Place bag in refrigerator for at least one hour.
  • Removed outer pineapple surface and core pineapple.
  • Slice the cored pineapple into large spears. Set aside.
  • In the meantime, turn on wood fired grill and insert apple wood pellets (Traeger) or turn on propane grill to medium heat.
  • Place pineapple spears on the grill surface. Turn when grill marks appear on each side. Remove pineapple and allow to cool before cutting it into chunks.
  • Cook white rice according to microwave directions.
  • Remove rice from microwave and allow it to cool slightly.
  • Add cilantro, chunked grill pineapple, and lime juice. Stir well with a fork.
  • Remove marinated pork loin chops from bag and place on 400 degree hot grill.
  • Grill each side about 7- 8 minutes. Check for doneness. No matter what type of grill you use, a meat thermometer should read 140 degrees before chops are removed.
  • Remove the pork chops from the grill and allow them to rest on a plate for 5 minutes.
  • Serve hot with the pineapple rice on the side.

Notes

Add a small pinch of red pepper flake to the cooked rice, if you like it spicy.