Hawaiian Pork Chops are an elevated pork chop recipe with a sweet, tangy sauce ready in 40 minutes- perfect for busy week nights. Try today!
This simple Pork Recipe is packed with flavor from its sweet and tangy sauce, which takes the traditional Pork Chop Recipe and Smothered Pork Chops and gives it an amazing Hawaiian-inspired twist.
Sabrina’s Hawaiian Pork Chops Recipe
This is the perfect meal to serve your family on a busy weeknight. Not only is it quick and easy to make, but it’s also filling and unbelievably delicious. Plus, the amazing Hawaiian flavors from the pineapple sauce will have you feeling like you’re on a tropical getaway, even in the middle of winter.
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Ingredients
- 4 pork loin chops , boneless
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil , divided
- 1/2 green bell pepper , cut into 1 inch chunks
- 1/2 red bell pepper , cut into 1 inch chunks
- 1/4 yellow onion , cut into 1 inch chunks
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 8 ounces canned pineapple chunks , undrained
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar , packed
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Season pork chops with salt and pepper.
- Add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil to a large skillet on medium-high heat.
- Add pork chops and sear on each side for 5-7 minutes.
- Remove pork chops, add in bell peppers and onion.
- Stir and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- In a bowl, whisk together chicken broth, canned pineapple with juice, ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, and cornstarch.
- Add the sauce/pineapple mixture into the pot and let simmer until it thickens, about 5-6 minutes.
- Add in pork chops and let simmer for 3-4 minutes until warmed through.
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Chef’s Note
Don’t skip the sear! Getting a deep golden crust on the pork chops before adding the sauce builds a ton of flavor. Let the chops sit undisturbed for a few minutes so they can caramelize properly instead of steaming.
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About this Recipe
Cooking the pork chops themselves could not be easier. All you have to do is sear them in a skillet until they’re entirely cooked on all sides. The addition of bell peppers, onion, and a thick, sweet sauce take the simple pork chop base to a whole new level. The whole dish is bursting with flavor and sure to be a favorite!
Serving Ideas
After cooking the pork and simmering it in the tropical sauce, you can serve it up in easy rice bowls to round out the meal. White Rice or Brown Rice both make a great base that will soak up the extra sauce and go great with the bold flavors of the meal. You can also bring out your favorite Hawaiian sides like Brown Sugar Grilled Pineapple or Hawaiian-Style Macaroni Salad for even more tropical flavors.
How to Store
- Serve: Don’t leave the recipe at room temperature for more than 2 hours.
- Store: Make sure to let the cooked pork chops cool completely before you put them in an airtight container to store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freeze: Sealed Hawaiian Pork Chops can also stay good in the freezer for up to 6 months. Let it thaw in the fridge before reheating it.
Variations
- Vegetables: For some extra veggies in the recipe, mix in sliced carrots, mushrooms, and celery stalks with the onion and bell peppers already in the dish.
- Spicy Hawaiian Pork Chops: Kick the heat in the recipe up a notch by adding in a dash of hot sauce, a little cayenne pepper, or some jalapeño slices.
- Seasonings: You can easily experiment with the flavor of the sauce by mixing in your favorite seasonings. Add a little bit of paprika, ginger, cumin, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, or minced cloves of garlic. You can also top the dish off with green onion or fresh cilantro for additional garnish.
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The pineapple marinade gave the pork chops such a beautiful caramelization on the grill. They were juicy, sweet, and tangy, perfect with a side of coconut rice.
So wonderful to hear, glad you enjoyed it Samuel. Thank you for the 5 stars.