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Hawaiian Pork Chops

Juicy pork chops simmered in a sweet and savory pineapple sauce with colorful peppers
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dinner, entree, Main Course, main dish
Cuisine: American, hawaiian
Keyword: 30 minute pork chops, easy hawaiian pork chops, Hawaiian pork chops, hawaiian pork chops recipe, pineapple pork chops, pork chops recipe, sweet hawaiian pork chops
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Alyssa Rivers

Equipment

  • 1 large 14-inch skillet I prefer a cast iron skillet

Ingredients

  • 1 ½-2 pounds thick-cut pork chops about 4 chops
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 ½ cups pineapple juice
  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 4 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 (15-ounce) can pineapple slices
  • 1 cup chopped red bell pepper about 1 medium bell pepper cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup chopped green bell pepper about 1 medium bell pepper cut into 1-inch pieces
  • ½ cup chopped red onion about ½ medium onion cut into 1-inch pieces

Instructions

  • Season 1 ½-2 pounds thick-cut pork chops on both sides with ¾ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon ground black pepper.
  • Heat a large 14-inch skillet over medium-high heat, then add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and the pork chops. Cook for 3 minutes, then flip and cook for an additional 3 minutes. Remove the pork chops to a plate and set aside.
  • Whisk 1 ½ cups pineapple juice, ¾ cup packed brown sugar, ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce, 4 teaspoons cornstarch, and 2 teaspoons minced garlic together in a medium bowl.
  • Add the sauce to the skillet and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook for 5 minutes, until it begins to thicken.
  • Add the pork chops back to the skillet, then nestle 1 (15-ounce) can pineapple slices, 1 cup chopped red bell pepper, 1 cup chopped green bell pepper, and ½ cup chopped red onion around the pork chops. Cook over medium heat for 10-12 minutes, until the internal temperature of the pork chops reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit and the sauce becomes thick enough to coat them.

Notes

Leftover Instructions
  • Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Reheat: Warm in the microwave in 30 second intervals until heated through to 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Freezer: Freeze the uncooked pork chops and sauce together in a large freezer bag. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then cook as directed.
  • Make Ahead: Prepare the sauce up to 2 days ahead and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. You can thicken it before storing or wait until cooking day.

Nutrition

Calories: 469kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 1140mg | Potassium: 962mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 45g | Vitamin A: 915IU | Vitamin C: 66mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 2mg

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