Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey with our smoked pork chops and pineapple extravaganza! Discover the perfect harmony of sweet and savory flavors in our carefully curated collection of recipes. From the classic combination of smoky pork chops and tangy pineapple to innovative twists that incorporate exotic spices and tropical fruits, we have something to satisfy every palate. Whether you prefer a quick and easy skillet meal or an elaborate oven-roasted feast, our recipes will guide you every step of the way. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and impress your loved ones with these delectable pork chop and pineapple creations.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
PINEAPPLE PORK CHOPS
Pineapple pork chops are a breeze to make and unbelievably delicious. The seasoned pork chops are first seared then cooked in a simple sauce made of pineapples, honey, soy sauce, and garlic. The pineapples become caramelized and the chops are super tender.
Provided by Kristen Stevens
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Season the pork chops on both sides with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat the oil in a large, non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and sear for 4-5 minutes, or until golden on one side.
- While the chops are searing, add the pineapple tidbits, honey, soy sauce, and garlic to a medium-sized bowl.
- Flip the chops over then pour the pineapple sauce into the pan. Continue to cook the pork chops until they reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit and the pineapple sauce has reduced and thickened a little, about 10 minutes. If the pineapple sauce is getting too thick, add a splash of water.
- Serve the pineapple pork chops with a little cilantro over the top.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 pork chop, Calories 341 kcal, Sugar 23 g, Sodium 860 mg, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 1 g, Carbohydrate 26 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 31 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, UnsaturatedFat 8 g
ONE PAN PINEAPPLE PORK CHOPS
Pineapple pork chops are a quick and easy one-pan meal, flavored with garlic, brown sugar, maple syrup, and loaded with juicy pineapple tidbits.
Provided by Catalina Castravet
Categories Main Course
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Pat dry the meat.
- Mix rub ingredients and season the pork chops on both sides really well.
- Place a large, non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the oil, and once hot add the pork chops and sear for 4-5 minutes, or until golden on one side.
- Meanwhile in a large bowl mix pineapple tidbits, maple syrup, brown sugar, soy sauce, and garlic.
- Flip the chops to the other side, then pour the pineapple mixture into the pan. Continue to cook the meat until it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit and the sauce has reduced and thickened a bit, about 10-12 minutes. If the sauce is too thick, add a bit of water.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 31 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 862 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 23 g, UnsaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving
PINEAPPLE PORK CHOPS
A very easy and delicious way to cook pork chops with a sweet, but not too sweet, sauce. I recommend serving the pork chops with white rice since the sauce is also excellent on the rice.
Provided by BREANNA20
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes Boneless
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and brown the pork chops about 5 minutes on each side. Remove chops from the skillet, and set aside.
- Mix the chicken broth, soy sauce and vinegar into the skillet, and bring to a boil. Return the pork chops to the skillet, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Remove chops from the skillet, reserving broth mixture, and set aside.
- In a bowl, blend the brown sugar, cornstarch, and pineapple juice. Mix into the skillet with the chicken broth mixture. Bring to a boil. Serve with the cooked pork chops.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.3 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Cholesterol 39.2 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 14.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 909.6 mg, Sugar 10.3 g
SMOKED PORK CHOPS
There are pork chops and then there are smoked pork chops. The rub has just the right amount of sweetness and saltiness that complements the smoky flavor perfectly. Oak is my wood of choice for these but feel free to substitute any hard wood chips.
Provided by Soup Loving Nicole
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes
Time 2h50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the smoker to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Add wood chips according to manufacturer's directions.
- Combine salt, brown sugar, pepper, paprika, ground mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano in a small bowl. Stir until evenly combined. Sprinkle over both sides of each pork chop.
- Place pork chops directly on the smoker grate. Smoke for 2 hours 30 minutes. Remove chops from the smoker and let rest for 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.9 calories, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 65.2 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 25.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 536.9 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
PINEAPPLE GRILLED PORK CHOPS
These are a delightful and quick meal for the grill. I usually serve with a baked potato, but my daughter loves them with wild rice.
Provided by jhopkins
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 8h25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix together the drained pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, and garlic powder together in a large plastic zipper bag, and smush the bag a few times with your hands to mix the marinade and dissolve the sugar. Place the pork chops into the marinade, squeeze out any air in the bag, seal it, and refrigerate overnight. Reserve the pineapple rings.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate.
- Remove the chops from the marinade, shaking off excess, and grill until browned, the meat is no longer pink inside, and the meat shows good grill marks, 5 to 8 minutes per side. Brush several times with marinade and let the marinade cook onto the surface of the meat. Discard excess marinade. While the meat is grilling, place 4 pineapple rings onto the grill, and allow to cook until hot and the slices show grill marks; serve the chops topped with the grilled pineapple rings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 391.8 calories, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 124 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 40.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 999.5 mg, Sugar 23.7 g
SMOKED PORK CHOPS WITH PINEAPPLE-ROSEMARY SAUCE
Steps:
- Put aside one fourth of pineapple for another use. Cut enough of remainder into 1/4-inch dice to measure 1/2 cup and reserve the rest. Squeeze juice from reserved rind with your hands into a blender. Cut reserved pineapple into 1-inch chunks and purée with juice in blender at high speed until very smooth, about 1 minute.
- Pour purée into a dampened-cheesecloth-lined sieve set over a bowl. Drain until you have 1 cup juice, about 30 minutes.
- Boil juice in a small skillet over moderately high heat until reduced to about 1/4 cup, 10 to 14 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook oil, rosemary sprig, and garlic in a small heavy saucepan over moderately low heat, stirring, until garlic is golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Discard rosemary and garlic and transfer 1 tablespoon oil to a 10-inch heavy skillet. Whisk remaining oil into reduced juice and stir in diced pineapple, lemon juice, and salt.
- Pat chops dry. Sprinkle with pepper.
- Heat oil in skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté chops, turning once, until browned and heated through, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a platter and keep warm.
- Discard fat from skillet, then add pineapple sauce and bring to a boil over moderate heat, scraping up any brown bits. Pour sauce over chops.
GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH PINEAPPLE
Let these chops marinate while you're at work. When you get home, you can have a hot meal ready in minutes! It's easy to see why this tasty Asian-flavored recipe is a hit with Barbara Lopshire of Holland, Michigan.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set pineapple aside. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the soy sauce, lemon juice, brown sugar, chili sauce, garlic and reserved pineapple juice; add pork chops. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 2 hours., Drain and discard marinade. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill pork chops, uncovered, over medium heat or broil 4-5 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let meat stand for 5 minutes before serving., Meanwhile, combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over both sides of pineapple rings. Grill for 1-2 minutes on each side or until browned. Serve with pork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 230mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GRILLED PINEAPPLE PORK CHOPS
This is my favorite way to grill pork chops. The meat turns out so moist and tender when it's fixed like this. Usually, I serve the chops with fresh corn on the cob or green beans and dinner rolls. Your family will love it!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a 2-cup measuring cup, combine the brown sugar, salad dressing, pineapple juice and soy sauce. Pour 2/3 cup into a large resealable plastic bag; add the pork chops. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting., Drain and discard marinade. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 4 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Remove from heat and keep warm. Place pineapple slices on grill. Baste pineapple with reserved marinade. Grill 2-3 minutes on each side or until browned Let meat stand for 5 minutes before serving. Place a pineapple slice on each chop.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 394 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 808mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 31g protein.
PINEAPPLE BARBECUE SAUCE PORK CHOPS
These tangy, tender pork chops are moist and simply delicious. And they couldn't be much simpler to make with only five ingredients! Can't find honey barbecue sauce? Substitute any barbecue sauce you like. -Laurie Stafford, Waterville, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 4h5m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the pineapple, barbecue sauce, onion and chili sauce. Pour half into a greased 3-qt. slow cooker. Top with pork chops and remaining sauce., Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until meat is tender.
Nutrition Facts :
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.
Provided by Culinary Envy
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes Pan Fried
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine chipotle powder, garlic powder, cinnamon, and onion powder in a small bowl.
- Pat pineapple rings dry.
- 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.
- Pat pork chops dry and lightly season both sides with salt and pepper.
- 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).
- Transfer chops onto a plate and top with the pineapple-onion mixture. Sprinkle goat cheese on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.1 calories, Carbohydrate 26.1 g, Cholesterol 42.9 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 16.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 110.4 mg, Sugar 23.1 g
Tips:
- Choose thick-cut pork chops for a juicy and flavorful result.
- Enhance the flavor of the pork chops by marinating them overnight in a mixture of brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- To achieve a perfect smoke, use a smoker or a grill set up for indirect cooking. Aim for a temperature between 225°F and 250°F.
- Use a variety of wood chips for smoking, such as apple, hickory, or cherry, to impart different flavors to the pork chops.
- Cook the pork chops until they reach an internal temperature of 145°F, as measured by a meat thermometer, to ensure they are cooked safely.
- While the pork chops are smoking, prepare the pineapple glaze by combining brown sugar, crushed pineapple, butter, and pineapple juice in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer and let it thicken slightly.
- Baste the pork chops with the pineapple glaze during the last 15 minutes of cooking to add a sweet and tangy flavor.
- Let the pork chops rest for a few minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute, resulting in a tender and succulent bite.
Conclusion:
Smoked pork chops with pineapple glaze offer a delightful combination of smoky, sweet, and tangy flavors. By following the tips and steps outlined in this recipe, you can create a mouthwatering dish that is perfect for any occasion. The tender and juicy pork chops, infused with the smoky aroma and complemented by the sweet and tangy glaze, will surely impress your family and friends. So, fire up your smoker or grill and embark on a culinary journey that leads to this irresistible smoked pork chop delicacy.
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