Sweet N Sour Pork Chop Bake
Dive into the perfect blend of tangy, savory, and sweet with this irresistible Sweet N Sour Pork Chop Bake. Featuring tender, bone-in pork chops seared to golden perfection and smothered in a luscious homemade sweet and sour sauce, this dish boasts vibrant pineapple chunks, red and green bell peppers, and a crave-worthy glaze made from soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar, and brown sugar. The oven-baked method ensures juicy meat and caramelized edges for a heartwarming, flavor-packed meal. Ready in under an hour, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or special family dinners. Serve with steamed rice to soak up every drop of the delectable sauce!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces bone-in pork chops
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (canned, drained)
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 0.25 cup white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 0.25 cup ketchup
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 0.25 cup water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Season the pork chops on both sides with salt and pepper.
Dredge the pork chops in flour, shaking off any excess.
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Sear the pork chops for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. They do not need to be cooked through.
Place the seared pork chops in the prepared baking dish.
In a medium saucepan, combine the pineapple chunks, red and green bell peppers, white vinegar, soy sauce, ketchup, and brown sugar. Stir and bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry, then gradually add it to the saucepan. Stir constantly until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
Pour the sweet and sour sauce evenly over the pork chops in the baking dish.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, allowing the edges to caramelize slightly.
Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve the pork chops hot with extra sauce spooned over the top or alongside steamed rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
456 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.7 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.0 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 75 mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 911 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.0 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.1 g | ||
| Protein | 30.1 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 51 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 592 mg | 13% | |
*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.
