Pineapple-infused Tender Pork Chops Recipe

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Pineapple-infused tender pork chops with sweet and sour sauce

Pork chops are always a winner in the summer. Try our pineapple-infused tender pork chops with sweet and sour sauce any day of the week.

Pineapple-infused Tender Pork Chops Recipe

Pineapple-infused Tender Pork Chops Recipe Image: Pexels.com

Pork chops are the unsung heroes of the meat world. It’s a versatile cut of meat that’s seriously tasty any way you cook it. Pork loves sweetness and sweet and sour pork is a flavour loved around the world. Our pineapple-infused tender pork chops with sweet and sour sauce celebrate flavour and are just the start of an amazing meal.

How to serve your pineapple-infused tender pork chops

These baked tender pork chops are a great treat but you need some sides. Make your favourite mashed potatoes for something creamy and delicious. Get some tasty veggies into the mix with some stir-fried peppers and onions. You can also pan-fry your pork chops to perfection and finish them in the oven too for about 10 minutes. This recipe is just the start and we dare you to get creative with it.

Pork chops are always a winner in the summer. Try our deliciously tender pork chops with sweet and sour sauce any day of the week.

Pineapple-infused tender pork chops recipe

4 from 2 votes
Recipe by Irene Muller Course: MainCuisine: GlobalDifficulty: Easy
Servings

5

servings
Prep time

5

minutes
Cooking time

30

minutes
Total time

35

minutes

Ingredients

  • PORK
  • 5 5 pork chops

  • barbecue spice

  • SAUCE
  • 1 tin 1 pineapple pieces in natural juice (440 ml)

  • 5 tbsp 5 balsamic vinegar

  • 4 tbsp 4 brown sugar

  • 2 tbsp 2 grated ginger

  • 3 tbsp 3 corn flour

  • ¼ tsp ¼ salt

  • ½ cup ½ water

Method

  • PORK
  • Cut a slit or two in the fat to prevent the chop from curling. There is no need to trim the fat.
  • Place the chops on a bottom tray, then turn the setting to  200°C / 392°F for 30 minutes. Turn the chops after 15 minutes and continue frying until the time is done.
  • Take out the pork chops and allow to rest for 2 minutes before serving.
  • SAUCE
  • Add all the ingredients in a small saucepan and mix well. Place on medium heat and keep on stirring over the heat until the sauce has a thick consistency.

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