Best Portuguese Oven Baked Pineapple Pork Chops Recipes

PINEAPPLE PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Season the pork chops on both sides with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
• Heat the oil in a large, non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and sear for 4-5 minutes, or until golden on one side.
• While the chops are searing, add the pineapple tidbits, honey, soy sauce, and garlic to a medium-sized bowl.
• Flip the chops over then pour the pineapple sauce into the pan. Continue to cook the pork chops until they reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit and the pineapple sauce has reduced and thickened a little, about 10 minutes. If the pineapple sauce is getting too thick, add a splash of water.
• Serve the pineapple pork chops with a little cilantro over the top.

OVEN-BAKED PINEAPPLE PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, combine 4 tablespoons pineapple juice, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic powder; add pork chops; turn once to coat.
• Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
• In a pie pan, toss the bread crumbs and paprika.
• Dredge pork chops in bread crumb mixture, coating both sides.
• Place pork chops in an ungreased 13x9 inch baking pan; bake in a 350° oven for 25 minutes.
• Turn pork chops; place one pineapple slice on each pork chop; bake 25 more minutes; serve warm.

PINEAPPLE-TERIYAKI PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Mix brown sugar, pineapple juice, and teriyaki sauce together in a bowl. Coat pork chops with 1/2 cup of the mixture. Place in a baking pan and cover each chop with 1 pineapple slice. Pour remaining 1/2 cup of the mixture on top.
• Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the centers, 35 to 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of each chop should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

BROWN SUGAR-PINEAPPLE PORK CHOPS

Steps:

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

TENDER PORK CHOPS WITH PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Rub the chops with your favorite seasonings and brown in a skillet with a lid. Now place one of the pineapple rings under each chop. Pour pineapple juice from the can all over the chops. Now drizzle with a good dose of Teriyaki sauce. Place remaining pineapple rings on top of each chop.
• Cover pan with lid and bake for at least 90 minutes in a very slow oven - about 285.

PINEAPPLE-ONION PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In a large shallow bowl, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Add pork chops and toss to coat. In a skillet, brown the chops on both sides in butter. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Add water to dish. Place onion over chops. Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes., Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine the pineapple juice, brown sugar and mustard. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Pour over pork. Bake, uncovered, 5-10 minutes or until meat juices run clear.

PORTUGUESE-STYLE PORK CHOPS (OR CHICKEN)

Steps:

• Prepare Portuguese-Style Paste (see recipe I posted).
• Place pork chops in a shallow glass dish and rub pepper paste over both sides.
• Pour wine over the chops.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least six hours or overnight, turning once or twice.
• Drain marinade into a small saucepan.
• Add oil and bring to a simmer.
• Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until slighly thickened, about 15 minutes.
• Stir in pepper and salt.
• Measure out 1/4 cup sauce for basting.
• Keep remainder warm.
• Meanwhile, heat grill to medium-high.
• Lightly oil grill rack.
• Place the chops on the grill.
• Cook, basting occasionally with pepper sauce, until browned and just cooked through, 2 to 2 1/2 minutes per side for 1/2 inch thick chops.
• Serve immediately, passing remaining pepper sauce separately.
• Variation: Substitute boneless, skinless chicken breasts or skinned bone-in chicken for pork chops.
• Allow 4-6 minutes per side for boneless breasts, 20 to 30 minutes for bone-in pieces.
• Serves 6.

PINEAPPLE-DIJON PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Sprinkle pork chops with seasoned salt. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown pork chops on both sides., In a small bowl, mix preserves, chardonnay and mustard; add to pan. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 5-7 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in pork reads 145°. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

PINEAPPLE PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and brown the pork chops about 5 minutes on each side. Remove chops from the skillet, and set aside.
• Mix the chicken broth, soy sauce and vinegar into the skillet, and bring to a boil. Return the pork chops to the skillet, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Remove chops from the skillet, reserving broth mixture, and set aside.
• In a bowl, blend the brown sugar, cornstarch, and pineapple juice. Mix into the skillet with the chicken broth mixture. Bring to a boil. Serve with the cooked pork chops.