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pineapple pork chops skillet with sauce

Pineapple Pork Chops Skillet Recipe

These pineapple pork chops cooked in a skillet bring together juicy seared pork and sweet caramelized pineapple in one easy pan. The sauce blends garlic, soy sauce, and pineapple juice to create a rich sweet and savory flavor that coats every bite.
This recipe works well for busy nights because it cooks fast and uses simple ingredients. The pork stays tender, and the sauce thickens into a glossy finish that pairs perfectly with rice, vegetables, or mashed potatoes.
If you want a quick and satisfying dinner, this pineapple pork chops skillet is a simple go-to meal that delivers big flavor without extra effort.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless pork chops
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks fresh or canned, drained
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/3 cup pineapple juice
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley optional

Method
 

  1. Season the Pork
  2. Pat pork chops dry. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  3. Sear the Pork
  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook pork chops for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  5. Make the Sauce
  6. In the same skillet, add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add pineapple chunks, pineapple juice, soy sauce, and honey. Stir well.
  7. Simmer
  8. Return pork chops to the skillet. Let everything simmer for 5–7 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the pork.
  9. Serve
  10. Spoon sauce over pork chops. Garnish with parsley if you like. Serve hot.