Pineapple Pork Chops
A delicious and easy dish combining sweet pineapple and savory pork, perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 6 pieces boneless pork loin chops about 1″ thick
- Salt and pepper To taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup pineapple juice (from can of tidbits)
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried minced onions
- 1 cup pineapple tidbits For serving
Instructions
Preparation
- Season pork chops on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Mix the pineapple juice, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, sea salt, ginger, garlic powder, and minced onions together until blended. Set aside.
Cooking
- Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add olive oil and pork chops, and cook for about 2 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
- Transfer chops to a platter and cover with foil.
- Add the sauce to the skillet and stir to release any brown bits from the pan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium.
- Add pork chops back to the skillet and simmer in the sauce for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the meat is at least 145 degrees, according to a meat thermometer.
- Stir in reserved pineapple before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the pork chops in the sauce for a few hours before cooking. You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less brown sugar. If you have leftovers, let the pork chops cool down and place them in an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.