Pineapple Pork Chops in a Honey Garlic Pineapple Sauce
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If you’re looking for a delicious and fun way to make pork chops, I’ve got the recipe for you! Growing up, savory dishes with a touch of sweetness were my favorite, so you can bet these pineapple pork chops take me straight back to my childhood. This is a recipe that the whole family loves, and I think your family will love it, too. Let me show you how to make them!
I’ve got a recipe that everyone loves—kids, adults, and inner children included. These pineapple pork chops hit that irresistible sweet-savory balance, and they’re perfect for busy weeknights since there’s only about 10 minutes of prep and dinner is on the table in under 30 minutes.
Make it your own: Try dicing the pork chops into pineapple pork chop bites, or swap in fresh pineapple and add ½ cup pineapple juice for extra brightness. You can also turn this into a one-pan meal by sautéing bell peppers, broccoli, and red onion along with the pineapple.
Serving ideas
This is a dinner that almost demands being served with rice. Both basmati rice or cauliflower rice make great choices. And here are a few veggie side dishes that go well with this recipe:
How to store leftovers
Once your pineapple pork chops cool to room temperature, transfer them to an airtight container. Pop them in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. You can also freeze them for up to 3 months; thaw them in the fridge overnight before reheating.
Pineapple Pork Chops in a Honey Garlic Pineapple Sauce
Ingredients
- 4 boneless pork chops
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon EACH: salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 14 ounce can of unsweetened pineapple tidbits (juice and fruit)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- Minced cilantro (to serve)
Instructions
- Season the pork chops on both sides with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.4 boneless pork chops, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon EACH: salt and pepper, 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Heat the oil in a large, non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and sear for 4-5 minutes, or until golden on one side.1 tablespoon cooking oil
- While the chops are searing, add the pineapple tidbits, honey, soy sauce, and garlic to a medium-sized bowl.14 ounce can of unsweetened pineapple tidbits, 2 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 3 cloves garlic
- Flip the chops over then pour the pineapple sauce into the pan. Continue to cook the pork chops until they reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit and the pineapple sauce has reduced and thickened a little, about 10 minutes. If the pineapple sauce is getting too thick, add a splash of water.
- Serve the pineapple pork chops with a little cilantro over the top.Minced cilantro
Last step:
- After you make this recipe, take a picture with your phone and share it in the comments section below. I love seeing it when you make my recipes!
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Why, oh why would you could pork chops this long? They will have the texture of hockey pucks. If you’re going to do this, sear the pork and let it rest while you make and reduce the sauce, then add the chops for a quick minute to finish. They will be tender and juicy. Also, add some fresh ginger to the sauce to make it far more interesting. Ginger goes with pineapple like a dream.
I added some jalapeños on my two pork chops! Delicious!!
Very very good
We loved it. It was moist and very flavorful! I made it over Basmati rice! I definitely will make this again!
Fast, easy and delicious 😍😍😍
I love this recipe! It’s so easy and so delicious.
Making this recipe and I love how the ingredients and instructions r in separate blocks. Good for someone that’s an amateur like me. Lol
These were good I did need to add a tad of cornstarch and water to thicken sauce then the
Tee them under the broiler for 4mins they cam out nice and tender.. next time I will ad some brown sugar they were good felt like it was missing something so will try the brown sugar next time
Can I use bone in pork chops? And if so, do I need to add cooking time?
Yes you can! Bone in pork chops will take a few extra minutes to cook.
I made these last night and my kids have already asked me to make them again. They rarely do that when I make pork. This ones a keeper!
This recipe sounds delicious. Can it be made with bone in pork chops as well?
Yes! They’ll just take a few extra minutes to cook. 🙂
Winner!! My grandson took leftovers and hid them for snacking later. Love.
The flavors were outstanding. However the meat was very tough. I prefer overcooked meat to undercooked meat. Could I have let this stew a lot longer to let the meat break down?
Pork chops are quite lean so they don’t become more tender with longer cooking – they become tougher. I would suggest cooking it for less time next time. 🙂
This was totally delicious. I substituted brown sugar instead of honey.
I’m a private chef and I think my family would love this pork recipe. Gonna make it one night next week. Thank you for sharing ?.
Can I use fresh pineapple?
You can! Make sure to also add ½ cup of pineapple juice to the sauce. 🙂
I did this and used the residual juice from the bowl and added a little water. Worked great although, admittedly, the sauce didn’t thicken as it probably should have. Still a wonderful recipe and a total keeper!!! Thanks!