TABASCO PINEAPPLE & BACON PORK CHOPPosted on Monday, June 25th, 2018 |
Pineapple has shown us how well it pairs with pork from time and time again. Big Poppa reminds us of the delicious combination in his Pineapple Bacon Tabasco Pork Chop recipe.
The sweet and savory flavors of the Big Poppa’s caramelized pineapple bacon hash create an irresistibly delicious topping on pork chops. Throw in a side of rice and you have tonight’s dinner.
Course: Main Dish Cuisine: American Prep Time: 40-50 min Cook Time: 45 min Servings: 4
1/2 Smithfield Boneless Loin
2-3 tablespoons Big Poppa Smokers Sweet Money Championship Rub
INGREDIENTS FOR PINEAPPLE BACON HASH
2 cans 20oz Dole Pineapple Chunks in juice
1lb Smithfield Bacon
1/2 Sweet white onion
1 pat salted butter
3-4 tablespoons Granny’s BBQ Sauce
1 tablespoons Tabasco Original Red
Preheat the grill to 350F, indirect heat (you will be adjusting to direct heat later)
Slice boneless loin into 4 equal pieces to create pork chops
Season both sides of the pork chops with Big Poppa Smokers Sweet Money Championship Rub
Place the pork chops on the indirect side of the grill
Check internal temperature after 10 minutes and flip at an internal temperature of 100F – cook the other side for another 10 minutes
While the pork chops are cooking, prepare your pineapple bacon hash
Preheat skillet
Dice bacon and onion into small pieces, set aside into separate bowls
Drain the Dole Pineapple Chunks and place into a bowl, set 1/3 cup of the juice aside for later use
Add bacon pieces to skillet and fry until crispy, set aside to drain on paper towels
Pour the majority of the bacon grease out of the skillet, then add pineapple chunks and onion back into the skillet – add a pat of salted butter and season lightly with Sweet Money Championship Rub – cook until caramelized
When caramelized, add the bacon back into the pan, along with 1/3 cup of reserved pineapple juice
Drizzle Granny’s BBQ Sauce over the hash, cook to reduce liquids
Remove the hash from the skillet and add Tabasco Original Red to taste, set aside
Check internal temperature on the pork chops, remove at an internal temperature of 130F and set aside
Increase the heat on your grill for direct fire cooking
Once direct heat is ready, sear the pork chops on both sides until there are grill marks and reach an internal temperature of 145F
Remove pork chops from grill, let rest for a few minutes
Top pork chops with pineapple hash and serve
