How to Make Brown Sugar-Pineapple Pork Chops - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to weeknight dinners, finding a recipe that is both delicious and easy to make can be a challenge. That's why we're here to share with you a mouthwatering recipe for Brown Sugar-Pineapple Pork Chops. This flavorful dish is perfect for those busy evenings when you want a satisfying meal without spending hours in the kitchen.

These pork chops are coated in a sweet and tangy brown sugar and pineapple glaze, giving them a tropical twist that will have your taste buds dancing...

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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons chipotle chile powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple rings, drained and juice reserved
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 4 boneless pork chops
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup crumbled goat cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Combine chipotle powder, garlic powder, cinnamon, and onion powder in a small bowl.
  • Pat pineapple rings dry.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large, nonstick saucepan over medium-high heat. Add pineapple rings and red onion; sprinkle with 3 tablespoons reserved pineapple juice and brown sugar. Cook until pineapple is lightly browned, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer pineapple-onion mixture to a plate.
  • Pat pork chops dry and lightly season both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil in the same saucepan over medium-high heat; swirl to coat pan. Add chops; cook until bottom is browned, about 3 minutes. Flip and sprinkle the chipotle mixture on top. Cook until other side is browned, about 3 minutes. Continue flipping and cooking until no longer pink in the center, 3 to 5 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
  • Transfer chops onto a plate and top with the pineapple-onion mixture. Sprinkle goat cheese on top.
  • Nutrition

    262 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 43mg
    • Sodium: 110mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 26g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 23g
    • Protein: 17g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 68mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 359mg