An easy Pineapple Pork Chops recipe. Perfectly browned pork chops with an amazing pineapple-Dijon sauce, ready in 30 minutes from scratch. This recipe is a weeknight favorite!
Let me tell you a long story about my life and how these pineapple pork chops came to be.... JUST KIDDING! Please don't leave.
These pineapple pork chops were the result of an accidental huge batch of pineapple jam that I made. We loved these pork chops so much that they became a regular in my house and I make these both with homemade pineapple jam and with store-bought jam.
Here's why this pork chop recipe rocks:
- It's super quick and easy to make in under 30 minutes
- The pineapple-Dijon sauce with sautéed onions and white wine is so good with perfectly browned pork chops. Keep reading for tips for skipping the white wine, if you prefer!
- It's kid-friendly; the sauce is sweet and will keep you coming back for more
- It is super versatile and goes amazing with any kind of rice, quinoa, couscous, mashed potatoes, or even some plain buttered noodles for my son
If you feel weird about putting jam on pork chops, I get it. But trust me when I say that it works! If you love BBQ sauce chicken, teriyaki pork chops, cranberry sauce with your Thanksgiving turkey, or anything along those lines, you will love these sweet and savory pork chops.
Ready to make these??
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Here's what you need:
- 4 boneless pork chops (about 1 inch thick)
- Salt & pepper
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
- ¾ cup pineapple preserves or jam
- ¼ cup dry white wine
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ tablespoon fresh or dry thyme, plus extra for garnish
Related recipe: Maple Glazed Pork Chops
Ingredient notes:
→ Pork chops: You can use as many as will fit in your pan! I've been known to get 5-6 pork chops into a 12-inch cast-iron pan before. Try to get ones that are the same thickness throughout.
→ Pineapple jam: If you don't want to make homemade pineapple jam (because, well, you're not Martha Stewart!), you can typically find some in any larger grocery store. Smuckers makes one, as does Goya. If you want to add some spice, add a tablespoon or two or this spicy pepper jelly.
→ Want to skip the white wine? Use more chicken broth instead!
→ Variation ideas: Add a splash of soy sauce for a teriyaki pork chop twist, or a splash or Worcestershire sauce for a little more depth of flavor.
Related recipe: Cajun Pork Chops
Let's cook!
Step 1: Season the pork chops with salt & pepper. Preheat a large skillet, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and cook the pork chops for about 3 minutes on each side over high heat, or until they are nicely browned. Set them aside on a plate. They will not be fully cooked yet, but that's OK.
Step 2: Add the remaining oil to the same skillet, and add the sliced onions. Turn the heat to medium and saute the onions for about 5-7 minutes, or until they soften and start to turn golden brown.
Step 3: Add the pineapple preserves, white wine, chicken broth, Dijon mustard, and thyme to the onions and stir well. Bring to a gentle boil, and reduce heat and allow to simmer for about 5 minutes.
Step 4: Place the pork chops into the pineapple sauce in the skillet and continue to cook for about 5 minutes, or until the pork chops are fully cooked and reach an internal temperature of 145-160F (see here for recommended pork cooking temperatures!). Serve by spooning the pineapple sauce over the pork chops.
These pork chops are fantastic served with a side of fragrant basmati jasmine rice, quinoa, or couscous.
I hope you enjoy this easy pork chops recipe! And be sure to check out more easy dinner ideas - this list of dinner ideas is put together by my blogger friend Denise.
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Easy Pineapple Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 4 boneless pork chops - (at least 1 inch thick)
- Salt & pepper - , to taste
- 4 tablespoons olive oil - , divided
- 1 small yellow onion - , thinly sliced
- ¾ cup pineapple preserves - or jam
- ¼ cup dry white wine - (or use extra chicken broth)
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ tablespoon fresh thyme - plus extra for garnish
Special equipment
- Cast iron skillet
Instructions
- Season the pork chops liberally with salt and pepper. Preheat a large skillet. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and cook the pork chops for about 3 minutes on each side over high heat, or until they are nicely browned. Set aside on a plate. They will not be fully cooked yet, and that's OK.
- Add the remaining oil to the same skillet, and add the sliced onions. Turn the heat to medium and saute the onions for about 5-7 minutes, or until they soften and start to turn golden brown.
- Add the pineapple jam, white wine, chicken broth, Dijon mustard, and thyme to the onions and stir well. Bring to a gentle boil, and reduce heat and allow to simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Place the pork chops into the pineapple sauce in the skillet and continue to cook for about 5 minutes, or until the pork chops are fully cooked and reach an internal temperature of 145F-160F. Serve by spooning the pineapple sauce over the pork chops with rice on the side.
Notes
Nutrition
The nutritional information displayed is an estimate and not to be used as dietary or nutritional advice. Consult a nutritionist or dietician for nutritional info based on the exact ingredients you use.