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Pineapple Brown Sugar Pork Chops

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
15 min
TOTAL TIME
30 min
SERVINGS
4 servings
Dinner
Pineapple Brown Sugar Pork Chops
Ingredients
  • 2 teaspoons chipotle chile powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple rings, drained and juice reserved
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 4 boneless pork chops
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
Instructions
1
Combine chipotle powder, garlic powder, cinnamon, and onion powder in a small bowl to create a unique blend of spices.
2
Dry the pineapple rings thoroughly with paper towels.
3
Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a large, non-stick saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the pineapple rings and red onion; sprinkle with 3 tablespoons of reserved pineapple juice and brown sugar. Cook until the pineapple is lightly caramelized, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer the pineapple-onion mixture to a plate.
4
Dry the pork chops thoroughly with paper towels and lightly season both sides with salt and pepper.
5
Heat the remaining 2 teaspoons of oil in the same saucepan over medium-high heat; swirl to coat the pan. Add the pork chops; cook until the bottom is nicely browned, about 3 minutes. Flip and sprinkle the chipotle spice mixture on top. Cook until the other side is browned, about 3 minutes. Continue flipping and cooking until the pork chops are cooked through, about 3 to 5 minutes more. Use an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center to check for doneness, aiming for 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
6
Transfer the cooked pork chops onto a plate and top with the pineapple-onion mixture. Sprinkle goat cheese on top.