PINEAPPLE GINGER CHOPS

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Pork and pineapple goes wonderfully together so this recipe will be a hit for your family. The recipe is so quickly prepared, it is a perfect for a weeknight supper.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple tidbits
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
4 bone-in pork loin chops (7 ounces each)
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup water

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup juice; set aside. Combine pepper and ginger; rub over both sides of pork chops. In a skillet, brown chops in butter for 2-3 minutes on each side. Add orange juice, 1 cup pineapple and reserved pineapple juice. (Refrigerate remaining pineapple for another use.), Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until meat is tender. Remove pork chops and keep warm. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, salt and water until smooth; stir into pan juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with pork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 178mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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