BROWN SUGAR-PINEAPPLE PORK CHOPS

Brown Sugar-Pineapple Pork Chops image

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.

Provided by Culinary Envy

Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes Pan Fried

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.1 calories, Carbohydrate 26.1 g, Cholesterol 42.9 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 16.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 110.4 mg, Sugar 23.1 g