Sweet Sour Pork Chops
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with these Sweet and Sour Pork Chops, a dish that balances bold, tangy flavors with tender, juicy meat. Featuring bone-in pork chops seared to golden perfection, this recipe is brought to life with a glossy sweet-and-sour sauce made from pineapple juice, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and a hint of soy sauce for depth. A quick cornstarch slurry ensures a silky finish, while optional pineapple chunks add a tropical twist. Ready in just 45 minutes, this irresistibly savory-sweet meal pairs perfectly with steamed rice or roasted vegetables, making it the ultimate comfort food for family dinners. Try this easy one-skillet pork chop recipe today for a taste of vibrant flavors and effortless cooking!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces bone-in pork chops
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1.5 cups pineapple juice
- 0.333 cup brown sugar
- 0.333 cup apple cider vinegar
- 0.25 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (optional)
Instructions
Season the pork chops on both sides with salt and black pepper.
Dredge each pork chop lightly in flour, shaking off any excess.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear the pork chops for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove the pork chops from the skillet and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and deglaze the skillet with the pineapple juice, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
Add the brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, and soy sauce to the skillet. Whisk the ingredients together until they are well combined.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with the cold water until smooth to create a slurry.
Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the skillet while whisking continuously. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Return the seared pork chops to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them to coat.
Cover the skillet and simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes, or until the pork chops are tender and reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
If using pineapple chunks, add them to the skillet during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
Serve hot with your choice of sides, and spoon extra sauce over the pork chops for added flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3154 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 139.7 g | 179% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.0 g | 220% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 544 mg | 181% | |
| Sodium | 3681 mg | 160% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 252.1 g | 92% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.4 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 131.7 g | ||
| Protein | 207.4 g | 415% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 236 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 13.7 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 3452 mg | 73% | |
*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.
