Hawaiian pork chops made right in on the stove top in a sweet and tangy sauce then topped with caramelized pineapples. A simple recipe, quick and easy for a weeknight.
Are you ready to take your taste buds on a tropical vacation? Look no further than these mouthwatering Hawaiian pork chops! This dish is a twist on the classic pork chop, infused with the flavors of the Hawaiian islands. Juicy and tender pork chops are covered in a sticky-sweet sauce, creating a heavenly combination of savory and sweet.
Serve these Hawaiian Pork Chops with a side of coconut rice and grilled pineapple for the ultimate tropical feast. The recipe is super simple and perfect for anyone looking for something delicious for a weeknight meal.
It’s time to savor the flavors of the tropics right in your own home. Aloha, let’s get started!
How To Make Hawaiian Pork Chops
Ingredients needed
- Pork chops
- Sliced pineapple
- Soy sauce
- Ketchup
- Brown sugar
- Cornstarch
Making the Hawaiian pork chops recipe
- To start, pat the pork chops dry then season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a frying pan, cook the pork chops until fully cooked. While the pork chops are cooking make the sauce.
- When the pork chops are almost finished searing in the pan, lower the heat to medium to medium-low then add in the sauce. Allow it to bubble and baste the pork chops in the sauce. Allow them to slowly finish cooking in the sauce.
- While those are finished then cooling make the sliced pineapple. In a small pan add the slices to the pan on medium-high heat and allow the water to release from them. When the pan gets dry add in a little oil and about 1-2 teaspoons of sugar (optional) then allow the sugar to caramelize on the pineapples. After things are golden remove them.
- Serve the Hawaiian pork chops with the sauce and caramelized pineapple slices with rice or roasted veggies.
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Hawaiian Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 4 pork chops
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1 can of sliced pineapples, drained
- 1-2 teaspoon granulated sugar (optional )
Sauce
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- To start, pat the pork chops dry then season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a frying pan, cook the pork chops until fully cooked. While the pork chops are cooking make the sauce.
- When the pork chops are almost finished searing in the pan, lower the heat to medium to medium-low then add in the sauce. Allow it to bubble and baste the pork chops in the sauce. Allow them to slowly finish cooking in the sauce.
- While those are finished then cooling make the sliced pineapple. In a small pan add the slices to the pan on medium-high heat and allow the water to release from them. When the pan gets dry add in a little oil and about 1-2 teaspoons of sugar (optional) then allow the sugar to caramelize on the pineapples. After things are golden remove them.
- Serve the Hawaiian pork chops with the sauce and caramelized pineapple slices with rice or roasted veggies.
Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.
Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.