Brown Sugar-Pineapple Pork Chops

Description

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.

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons chipotle chile powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple rings, drained and juice reserved
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 4 boneless pork chops
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup crumbled goat cheese

Instructions

  1. Combine chipotle powder
  2. garlic powder
  3. cinnamon
  4. and onion powder in a small bowl.
  5. Pat pineapple rings dry.
  6. Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large
  7. 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
  8. about 3 minutes per side. Transfer pineapple-onion mixture to a plate.
  9. Pat pork chops dry and lightly season both sides with salt and pepper.
  10. Heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil in the same saucepan over medium-high heat; swirl to coat pan. Add chops; cook until bottom is browned
  11. about 3 minutes. Flip and sprinkle the chipotle mixture on top. Cook until other side is browned
  12. about 3 minutes. Continue flipping and cooking until no longer pink in the center
  13. 3 to 5 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
  14. Transfer chops onto a plate and top with the pineapple-onion mixture. Sprinkle goat cheese on top.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 30 mins

Servings: 4

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