Irresistibly Juicy Pineapple Pork Chops Ready in 20 Minutes
Savory and sweet Pineapple Pork Chops cooked in 20 minutes, perfect for quick dinners.
Equipment
- Skillet
Ingredients
For the Pork Chops
- 4 pieces Boneless Pork Chops trimmed
- 1 teaspoon Sea Salt fine grain
- 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper freshly cracked
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for searing
For the Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter or margarine
- 2 cloves Garlic Cloves peeled, gently crushed
- 1 small Onion sliced into thin half-moons
- 1 cup Pineapple Juice unsweetened preferred
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch gluten-free substitute option available
- 1 cup Fresh Pineapple Chunks bite-sized
For Finishing Touches
- 1 tablespoon Honey to taste
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Cilantro finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Green Onions thinly sliced, optional
- 2 cups Cooked Rice or Quinoa for serving
Instructions
Instructions
- Season the pork chops on both sides with sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced onion and crushed garlic; sauté for about 2 minutes until fragrant and softened.
- Add seasoned pork chops to the skillet. Sear one side for 4-5 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook the other side.
- In a bowl, whisk together pineapple juice and cornstarch until smooth. Pour the mixture into the skillet with butter.
- Gently fold in fresh pineapple chunks to the sauce, spooning it over the pork chops to coat.
- Reduce heat to medium, stir in honey, and blend well. Remove the skillet from heat and let the pork rest for 5 minutes.
Notes
Garnish with fresh cilantro and green onions for an extra burst of flavor.