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.