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Overhead shot of two pork chops topped with pineapple rings and barbecue sauce, garnished with ginger and garlic powder.

Pineapple Pork Chops Recipe

Boneless pork chops seared in a cast iron skillet then simmered in a pineapple barbecue sauce with ginger and garlic.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 6 boneless pork loin chops, about 1 inch thick
  • salt and pepper
  • 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

Method
 

  1. Season pork chops:

    Season both sides of the pork chops with salt and pepper.

  2. Make pineapple sauce:

    Combine pineapple juice, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, sea salt, ginger, garlic powder, and dried minced onions; stir until smooth. Reserve.

  3. Sear pork chops:

    In a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, warm olive oil. Add the pork chops and sear for roughly 2 minutes per side until golden brown.

  4. Rest pork chops:

    Remove the chops to a platter and tent with foil.

  5. Deglaze skillet:

    Pour the sauce into the skillet, scraping up any browned bits. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to medium.

  6. Simmer pork chops:

    Return the pork chops to the skillet and let them simmer in the sauce for 8 to 10 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches at least 145°F (65°C).

  7. Add pineapple:

    Mix in the reserved pineapple just before serving.