Hawaiian Pork Chops
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
335 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Hawaiian Pork Chops
Description
The Hawaiian Pork Chops dish combines boneless pork chops pan-seared to develop a browned crust, then simmered in a sauce mixing soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, pineapple juice, minced garlic, and ground ginger. This mixture imparts a harmonious blend of savory umami, sweetness, and warmth from the aromatic spices. Canned pineapple slices are added during the simmering stage, infusing their fruity sweetness and softening in the sauce.
After cooking, the sauce is thickened with a corn starch slurry to achieve a coating consistency around the chops. The pork is cooked to an internal temperature of 145°F, ensuring juiciness without dryness. The texture contrasts between tender meat and softened pineapple slices enhance the dish.
Serve the chops warm with spoonfuls of the thickened pineapple sauce atop. The sweet and tangy flavors pair well with steamed rice or vegetables, making this recipe a satisfying main course combining fruit and pork in a balanced way.
Ingredients
- 6 pork chops boneless
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- 1 pineapple slices 15 oz can - Do not drain, canned
- 2 tsp garlic minced
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 1 Tbsp corn starch
- 2 Tbsp water cold
Instructions
- In a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, pineapple juice from the can (save the pineapple slices), minced garlic and ground ginger.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
- Season the pork chops with the salt and pepper. Place the pork chops in the hot skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until browned.
- Add the soy sauce mixture to the skillet. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Then combine the cornstarch and cold water together in a small bowl. Stir this mixture into the skillet to thicken the sauce.
- Then add the pineapple slices to the skillet. Cover and simmer for 7-10 minutes until the pork reaches an internal temperature for 145 degrees F. Watch them closely so you do not over cook the pork.
- Serve while warm. Top the pork with the pineapple slices and the sauce from the skillet. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 335 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 335kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 1433mg | 60% |
| Potassium | 676mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 93IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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