Pork Chops Hawaiian Ww 7 Points
Transport your taste buds to the tropics with this vibrant and flavor-packed Pork Chops Hawaiian recipe, inspired by the Weight Watchers 7 Points system. Perfectly seared boneless pork chops are bathed in a luscious homemade sauce made with pineapple juice, low-sodium soy sauce, brown sugar, and a fragrant medley of garlic and ground ginger. Tender pineapple rings add a sweet, tangy twist, while a simple cornstarch slurry ensures the sauce reaches the ideal silky consistency. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish is a wholesome, low-point dinner that's perfect for busy weeknights. Serve alongside steamed rice and fresh vegetables for a balanced meal that’s as healthy as it is delicious. Whether you're counting points or just craving island-inspired flavors, this recipe is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless pork chops
- 4 rings pineapple rings (packed in juice, not syrup)
- 0.5 cup pineapple juice (from the canned pineapple)
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Season the pork chops lightly with salt and pepper on both sides.
In a small bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and ground ginger. Set aside.
Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add pork chops and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, pour in the pineapple juice mixture and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and let it cook for 2 minutes to slightly thicken.
Return the pork chops to the skillet, spoon some of the sauce over the chops, cover, and let cook for 10 minutes, flipping the chops once halfway through.
While the pork cooks, mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl to create a slurry. Stir it into the sauce in the skillet to thicken it further, if desired.
Add the pineapple rings to the skillet during the last 5 minutes of cooking to heat them through and absorb some of the sauce.
Once the pork chops are fully cooked to an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C), remove them from the skillet and let rest for 3 minutes before serving.
Serve the pork chops topped with a pineapple ring and drizzled with the thickened Hawaiian sauce. Pair with steamed rice and a side of vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1496 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 66.6 g | 85% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.2 g | 101% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 300 mg | 100% | |
| Sodium | 1751 mg | 76% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 109.2 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.0 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 84.1 g | ||
| Protein | 112.9 g | 226% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 136 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 2377 mg | 51% | |
*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.
