Pineapple Pork Chops
Juicy, tender, and bursting with sweet-savory goodness, Pineapple Pork Chops bring a tropical twist to dinnertime. This easy skillet recipe combines perfectly seared bone-in pork chops with caramelized pineapple rings, all simmered in a flavorful sauce made from pineapple juice, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and a touch of brown sugar. The addition of a cornstarch slurry thickens the glaze to coat every bite with rich, tangy flavor. Ready in just 40 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or an impressive dinner party centerpiece. Serve these succulent pork chops with a side of rice or roasted veggies, garnished with fresh scallions for a pop of color and freshness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces bone-in pork chops
- 8 pieces pineapple rings
- 0.5 cups pineapple juice
- 0.25 cups soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoons ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons scallions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
In a small bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear the pork chops for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the pork chops from the skillet and set aside.
Lower the heat to medium, then pour the pineapple juice mixture into the skillet. Stir to loosen any browned bits from the bottom.
Add the pineapple rings to the skillet, pushing them to the side to make space for the pork chops. Return the pork chops to the skillet, arranging them in a single layer.
Simmer the pork chops and pineapple in the sauce for 15-20 minutes, flipping the chops halfway through, until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to make a slurry. Add this mixture to the skillet and stir to thicken the sauce.
Remove the skillet from heat. Serve the pork chops with pineapple on top and drizzle with the sauce.
Garnish with chopped scallions before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
461 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.9 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.8 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 75 mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 893 mg | 39% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.1 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.7 g | ||
| Protein | 29.8 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 67 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 682 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
