Easy Pineapple Pork Chops – Quick Tropical Dinner
Juicy pork chops kissed by a sweet pineapple glaze, simmered with soy, ginger, and garlic for a burst of tropical flavor. A quick, satisfying dinner that’s both light and eye‑catching.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Hawaiian American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone‑in pork chops
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup sliced scallions
- Salt & pepper
Instructions
- Season pork chops with salt and pepper.
- Whisk pineapple, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and rice vinegar in a bowl.
- Heat oil in skillet, sear chops 3 minutes each side.
- Reduce heat, pour pineapple mixture over chops, bring to a simmer.
- Cover, cook 8–10 minutes until internal temperature 145°F.
- Remove from heat, garnish with scallions.
- Serve over rice or quinoa.