baked pineapple pork chops

Here’s a delicious recipe for Baked Pineapple Pork Chops:

Ingredients:

• 4 bone-in pork chops (about 1-inch thick)
• 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained if using canned)
• 1/2 cup pineapple juice
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon ginger, minced or grated
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional for extra flavor)
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening sauce)
• 1 tablespoon water (if using cornstarch)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Prepare the sauce:
   • In a bowl, mix the pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and ginger until well combined.
   • If you like a thicker sauce, dissolve the cornstarch in water and stir it into the sauce mixture.
3. Season the pork chops:
   • Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels.
   • Season both sides with salt, black pepper, and paprika if using.
4. Sear the pork chops (optional but recommended):
   • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
   • Sear the pork chops for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned. This step adds flavor but can be skipped if you prefer to bake them directly.
5. Assemble for baking:
   • Arrange the pork chops in a baking dish.
   • Pour the pineapple sauce over the pork chops.
   • Scatter pineapple chunks around and on top of the pork chops.
6. Bake:
   • Cover the baking dish with foil.
   • Bake for 25 minutes.
   • Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) and are cooked through.
7. Serve:
   • Let the pork chops rest for a few minutes before serving.
   • Spoon some of the pineapple sauce from the baking dish over the pork chops.

Enjoy your tasty baked pineapple pork chops!