PORK CHOPS WITH PINEAPPLE AND RICE

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Summery ingredients makes this easy recipe ideal for a warm June night. Try adding a pinch of ground coriander or cayenne to the rice water for extra flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups long-grain white rice
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
4 bone-in pork chops (2 1/2 pounds total, 1 inch thick)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 jalapeno, diced small
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves, for serving

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package instructions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Season pork on both sides with salt and pepper. Cook until meat is slightly pink in center, 7 minutes per side. Remove from skillet. Transfer pork to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Add pineapple and jalapeno to skillet. Cook, stirring, until pineapple is tender, 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in soy sauce. Reserve half the rice and refrigerate for later use. Serve pork with pineapple mixture, rice, and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482 g, Fat 15 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 28 g

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