Description
Pineapple Pork Chops deliver a burst of tropical flavors with each bite, combining juicy pork with a sweet and tangy pineapple glaze. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this dish transforms simple ingredients into a stunning meal that will impress your family and friends. The easy preparation ensures even novice cooks can achieve restaurant-quality results at home, making it a go-to recipe for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in pork chops (1-inch thick)
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and pineapple juice until smooth. Place the pork chops in a resealable bag or shallow dish and pour half of the marinade over them. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
- Remove the pork chops from the marinade (discard leftover marinade). Sear the chops for about 5-7 minutes on each side until they reach an internal temperature of 145°F.
- In the last few minutes of cooking, add pineapple chunks to the skillet to caramelize.
- Drizzle reserved marinade over everything in the pan during the last moments of cooking.
- Allow pork chops to rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg