Pineapple Glazed Pork Chops

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Recipe Intensity: Easy

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Ingredients:

• 4 boneless pork chops (about 1 inch thick)
• 1 cup pineapple juice
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening)

Instructions:

1. Marinate Pork Chops: In a bowl, combine the pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, minced garlic, ground ginger, and black pepper. Place the pork chops in a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
2. Prepare Glaze: In a small saucepan, pour the marinade and bring it to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, or until slightly thickened. If you prefer a thicker glaze, add the cornstarch mixture and stir until the glaze thickens. Set aside.
3. Cook Pork Chops: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the pork chops from the marinade, letting excess drip off, and place them in the skillet. Cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
4. Glaze and Serve: During the last 2 minutes of cooking, add the pineapple chunks to the skillet and pour half of the glaze over the pork chops. Turn the chops to coat them in the glaze. Remove the pork chops and pineapple chunks from the skillet and transfer to a serving plate. Drizzle with the remaining glaze.
5. Serve: Serve the pineapple glazed pork chops hot, garnished with additional pineapple chunks if desired.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving, Assuming Recipe Makes 4 Servings):

• Calories: 310
• Total Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
• Cholesterol: 75mg
• Sodium: 710mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1g
  • Sugars: 25g
• Protein: 28g

Enjoy these delicious pineapple glazed pork chops, a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors that will make any meal special!