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Pan-seared pork chops glazed in a bright pineapple ginger sauce with fresh fruit chunks.

Pineapple Ginger Pork Chops

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 385
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 bone -in pork chops, 1-inch thick
  • 1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
  • 1/2 cup fresh pineapple chunks
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarc h
  • 2 tablespoons cold water

Method
 

  1. Pat pork chops dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, minced ginger, minced garlic, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  4. Place pork chops in the skillet and sear for 4 minutes per side until a golden-brown crust forms.
  5. Remove pork chops from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
  6. Pour the pineapple juice mixture into the hot skillet, scraping the bottom with a wooden spoon.
  7. Add the fresh pineapple chunks to the skillet and simmer for 5 minutes until reduced.
  8. Whisk the cornstarch and cold water to create a slurry, then stir it into the simmering sauce.
  9. Return the pork chops to the skillet and spoon the glaze over the meat.
  10. Continue cooking for 1-2 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
  11. Allow the pork chops to rest for 3 minutes before serving.