Pineapple Sticky Pork Chops
Get ready to elevate your dinner table with these irresistibly juicy Pineapple Sticky Pork Chops! This sweet-and-savory recipe combines perfectly seasoned bone-in pork chops with a luscious, tangy glaze made from pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, and a hint of fresh ginger. Pan-seared to golden perfection and then simmered in a thick, sticky sauce with tender pineapple chunks, these pork chops are bursting with flavor in every bite. Ready in just 40 minutes, this impressive skillet dish is ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Garnished with fresh cilantro, it’s a tropical-inspired delight that’s best served with steamed rice or roasted vegetables to soak up all that delicious sauce.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Bone-in pork chops
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 can (20 ounces) Canned pineapple chunks (in juice)
- 3 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
Season the pork chops evenly on both sides with salt, black pepper, and paprika. Set aside.
Drain the canned pineapple, reserving the juice in a bowl. Set aside the pineapple chunks.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the reserved pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Stir and bring the mixture to a simmer.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with the water to create a slurry. Slowly whisk this into the simmering sauce to thicken it. Allow the sauce to cook for another 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and sear for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown.
Reduce the heat to medium-low. Pour the pineapple sauce over the pork chops, add the pineapple chunks, and cover the skillet. Simmer for 10-12 minutes, flipping the pork chops halfway through, until they are fully cooked and have reached an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
Remove the skillet from heat and let the pork chops rest for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Transfer the pork chops to plates, spoon the sticky pineapple sauce over the top, and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
426 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.8 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.1 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 75 mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 852 mg | 37% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.6 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.8 g | ||
| Protein | 28.3 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 54 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 562 mg | 12% | |
*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.
