Pineapple ginger pork chops

Here’s a flavorful and tropical recipe for Pineapple Ginger Pork Chops — juicy, sweet, tangy, and full of zesty island-style flavor! 🍍🥢

🍍 Pineapple Ginger Pork Chops

Serves: 4
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20–25 min

Ingredients

• 4 pork chops (bone-in or boneless, about 1 inch thick)
• 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
• Salt and pepper, to taste

For the pineapple-ginger sauce:

• 1 cup pineapple juice (or use juice from canned pineapple)
• ½ cup crushed pineapple (optional for texture)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp brown sugar or honey
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated (or 1 tsp ground ginger)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
• 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water (for thickening)
• Optional garnish: green onions or sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Season the pork chops:
   • Pat pork chops dry with paper towels.
   • Season both sides with salt and pepper.
2. Sear the chops:
   • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
   • Sear pork chops 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
   • Remove from skillet and set aside.
3. Make the sauce:
   • In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium.
   • Add pineapple juice, crushed pineapple, soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and vinegar.
   • Stir and bring to a simmer for 3–4 minutes.
4. Thicken the sauce:
   • Stir in the cornstarch mixture, and cook until the sauce slightly thickens and becomes glossy.
5. Combine and simmer:
   • Return pork chops to the skillet.
   • Spoon sauce over the top, cover, and simmer 5–7 minutes (or until pork reaches 145°F / 63°C internal temperature).
6. Serve:
   • Spoon extra sauce over the chops.
   • Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
   • Serve with rice, grilled vegetables, or steamed broccoli.

🌺 Tips & Variations

• Grilled version: Use the sauce as a marinade and grill the chops, then simmer leftover marinade until thickened for serving.
• Spicy kick: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a few drops of sriracha.
• Tangier flavor: Add a splash of lime juice before serving.
• Meal prep friendly: Sauce and chops reheat beautifully — great for make-ahead dinners.

Would you like me to give you a baked version of these Pineapple Ginger Pork Chops (with the sauce baked in for caramelized flavor)?