SWEET AND SPICY PINEAPPLE PORK

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Make and share this Sweet and Spicy Pineapple Pork recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Pork

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 boneless center cut pork chops (1 1/2 inch thick)
salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 large red onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeds removed, finely chopped
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks in juice
1/2 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°; heat a large skillet over med-high heat with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
  • Sprinkle chops with salt and pepper.
  • Place chops in the skillet; sear for 2 minutes on each side to caramelize.
  • Transfer the chops to a rimmed cookie sheet and place in the oven for 8-10 minutes or until the meat is firm to the touch, but not tough.
  • Remove from the oven and let the chops rest, covered with foil, for a few minutes.
  • While the chops are in the oven, return the skillet to med-high heat and add the remaining olive oil.
  • Add in the onions, garlic, bell peppers, jalapenos, salt, and pepper; cook for 3-4 minutes or until the veggies start to wilt.
  • Add the chunked pineapple and its juice and the chicken stock.
  • Continue cooking 3-4 minutes.
  • Add in the parsley and stir to combine.
  • To serve: pour the sweet and spicy pineapple sauce over the pork chops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291, Fat 15.1, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 54.9, Sodium 222.4, Carbohydrate 16.5, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 11.7, Protein 22.8

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