pineapple pork chops

Here’s a delicious and simple recipe for Pineapple Pork Chops — sweet, tangy, and juicy with a tropical twist. 🍍🥩

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🍍 Pineapple Pork Chops

Ingredients

• 4 bone-in or boneless pork chops (about 1 inch thick)

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

• 1–2 Tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil

• 1 cup pineapple juice (or juice from 1 can of pineapple slices)

• 1 can (15 oz) pineapple slices (reserve juice if using canned)

• ¼ cup brown sugar

• 2 Tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tsp ground ginger (optional)

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 Tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)

• Chopped green onions or cilantro, for garnish

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Instructions

1. Season the pork chops:
   Sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper.

2. Sear the pork chops:
   Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
   Sear chops for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.

3. Prepare the pineapple sauce:
   In the same skillet, combine pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger.
   Bring to a simmer.

4. Cook the chops in the sauce:
   Return the pork chops to the skillet.
   Add pineapple slices on top.
   Cover and simmer on medium-low heat for 10–15 minutes, or until pork is cooked through (internal temp 145°F / 63°C).

5. Optional thickening:

   • Mix 1 Tbsp cornstarch with 2 Tbsp cold water.

   • Stir into the sauce and simmer 1–2 minutes until thickened.

6. Serve:
   Spoon pineapple sauce and slices over pork chops.
   Garnish with chopped green onions or cilantro.

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🍽️ Serving Suggestions

• Serve with steamed rice or mashed potatoes to soak up the sauce.

• Add a side of stir-fried vegetables or roasted sweet potatoes.

• For extra flavor, try grilling the pork chops before adding the sauce.

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If you want, I can also give you a baked version with a caramelized pineapple glaze, which makes the pork chops extra juicy and flavorful.

Do you want me to do that?