Pork Chops with Sweet and Sour Sauce
Transform dinner into a flavor-packed experience with these irresistible Pork Chops with Sweet and Sour Sauce. Perfectly seasoned bone-in pork chops are seared to golden perfection, then simmered in a vibrant sauce brimming with the tanginess of rice vinegar, the sweetness of pineapple chunks, and the savory depth of soy sauce. A quick sauté of onions, red bell peppers, and garlic enhances the dish with fresh aromatics, while a cornstarch slurry brings the sauce to just the right glossy consistency. Ready in under 45 minutes, this sweet and tangy recipe is the ultimate crowd-pleaser to serve alongside steamed rice or sautéed vegetables. Impress your family with this easy yet restaurant-worthy meal that combines bold flavors and comforting textures! Keywords: pork chops, sweet and sour sauce, quick dinner recipes, family favorites, pineapple sauce, skillet dinners.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces bone-in pork chops
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (with juice)
- 0.5 cup ketchup
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 0.25 cup water
Instructions
Season the pork chops with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork chops and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until they develop a golden crust. Remove them from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the diced onion, red bell pepper, and minced garlic. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
Add the pineapple chunks along with their juice, ketchup, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and soy sauce to the skillet. Stir to combine and let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Gradually stir this slurry into the sauce in the skillet, allowing it to thicken. Reduce the heat to low.
Return the pork chops to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them. Cover the skillet and let the pork chops simmer in the sauce for 10-15 minutes, or until they are fully cooked and reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning, adding more vinegar for tanginess or sugar for sweetness as needed.
Serve the pork chops hot, generously topped with the sweet and sour sauce. Pair with steamed rice or sautéed vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2530 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 138.9 g | 178% | |
| Saturated Fat | 43.9 g | 219% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 544 mg | 181% | |
| Sodium | 4508 mg | 196% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 111.7 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.4 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 83.7 g | ||
| Protein | 198.7 g | 397% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 198 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 3355 mg | 71% | |
*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.
