Brown Sugar-Pineapple Pork Chops

Recipesfull introduces to you: Pork Chop Recipes. (Brown Sugar-Pineapple Pork Chops). Brown sugar-pineapple pork chops with caramelized red onions and tangy goat cheese are a delicious one-skillet supper. It's a sweet take on juicy pork chops that are quick and easy to prepare! Sprinkle with parsley for garnish, if desired.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 pork chops

Brown Sugar-Pineapple Pork Chops

Ingredients

2 teaspoons chipotle chile powder

1 teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

½ teaspoon onion powder

1 (8 ounce) can pineapple rings

drained and juice reserved

1 tablespoon olive oil

divided

1 red onion

thinly sliced

¼ cup brown sugar

4 boneless pork chops

salt and ground black pepper to taste

¼ cup crumbled goat cheese

Succulent Grilled Hickory Pork Chops

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

Combine chipotle powder garlic powder cinnamon and onion powder in a small bowl.

Step 2

Pat pineapple rings dry.

Step 3

Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large nonstick saucepan over medium-high heat. Add pineapple rings and red onion; sprinkle with 3 tablespoons reserved pineapple juice and brown sugar. Cook until pineapple is lightly browned about 3 minutes per side. Transfer pineapple-onion mixture to a plate.

Step 4

Pat pork chops dry and lightly season both sides with salt and pepper.

Step 5

Heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil in the same saucepan over medium-high heat; swirl to coat pan. Add chops; cook until bottom is browned about 3 minutes. Flip and sprinkle the chipotle mixture on top. Cook until other side is browned about 3 minutes. Continue flipping and cooking until no longer pink in the center 3 to 5 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Step 6

Transfer chops onto a plate and top with the pineapple-onion mixture. Sprinkle goat cheese on top.

Nutritional Information

Brown Sugar-Pineapple Pork Chops

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 262.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 16.9g 34%

Carbohydrates: 26.1g 8%

Dietary Fiber: 1.2g 5%

Sugars: 23.1g

Fat: 10.3g 16%

Saturated Fat: 3.8g 19%

Cholesterol: 42.9mg 14%

Vitamin A Iu: 153.7IU 3%

Niacin Equivalents: 6.1mg 47%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 18%

Vitamin C: 7.7mg 13%

Folate: 11.3mcg 3%

Calcium: 67.5mg 7%

Iron: 1mg 6%

Magnesium: 25.1mg 9%

Potassium: 359.4mg 10%

Sodium: 110.4mg 4%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 35%

Calories From Fat: 92.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.