easy pineapple pork chops (Printable Version)

# What You'll Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 4 bone-in pork chops, thick cut
02 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
08 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

→ Pineapple Sauce

09 - 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple with juice
10 - 1/4 cup ketchup
11 - 1 tablespoon white vinegar
12 - 1 tablespoon brown sugar
13 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
14 - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
15 - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional

→ Garnish

16 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - In a shallow dish, mix flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika until combined.
02 - Dredge each pork chop in the seasoned flour mixture, ensuring all sides are evenly coated.
03 - Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork chops for about 4 minutes per side until browned.
04 - In a bowl, combine crushed pineapple with juice, ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and red pepper flakes.
05 - Pour sauce over seared pork chops in skillet. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 8–10 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
06 - Transfer chops to serving plates and garnish with chopped herbs. Serve hot.

# Helpful Notes:

01 - To deepen flavor, marinate pork chops in pineapple juice-based sauce mixture for several hours or overnight before cooking.
02 - Reserve a few pineapple chunks to stir in at the end for added texture.
03 - If sauce thickens too much, thin with water one teaspoon at a time.
04 - Avoid overcooking pork chops; remove from heat once they reach 145°F to maintain juiciness.

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