Polynesian Pork Chops
Transport your taste buds to the tropics with Polynesian Pork Chops, a flavorful fusion of juicy pork, sweet pineapple, and savory soy sauce. This quick and easy recipe combines tender seared pork chops with a luscious pineapple-ginger glaze, made from pantry staples like brown sugar, rice vinegar, and fresh garlic. Simmered to perfection and finished with a cornstarch-thickened sauce, these pork chops are both rich in flavor and irresistibly sticky. Garnished with vibrant green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds, they deliver both a visual and culinary punch. Serve them over fluffy steamed rice or with crisp sautéed vegetables for a complete, weeknight dinner that's as satisfying as it is exotic. Perfect for those seeking a combination of sweet, tangy, and savory in under 40 minutes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Pork chops (bone-in or boneless)
- 1 cup Pineapple chunks (canned, with juice)
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger (grated)
- 2 cloves Minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
- 2 stalks Green onions (sliced for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Season the pork chops on both sides with salt and pepper, and set aside.
In a small bowl, combine the pineapple chunks with juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Stir well to make the sauce.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until they are golden brown. Remove the pork chops from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, pour the prepared sauce and bring it to a gentle simmer. Scrape the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon to deglaze and pick up all the flavorful bits.
Return the pork chops to the skillet, cover, and cook on low heat for 15-20 minutes, or until the pork chops are cooked through to an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C). Flip the pork chops halfway through cooking to coat them evenly in the sauce.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Add the slurry to the skillet and stir gently. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
Remove the skillet from heat and garnish the pork chops with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
Serve the Polynesian pork chops hot over steamed rice or alongside sautéed vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1426 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 70.9 g | 91% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.1 g | 110% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 300 mg | 100% | |
| Sodium | 1572 mg | 68% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.2 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.5 g | ||
| Protein | 116.9 g | 234% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 182 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1910 mg | 41% | |
*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.
