Pineapple Brown Sugar Pork Chops
Pineapple Brown Sugar Pork Chops balance smoky chipotle heat with caramelized sweetness from pineapple and brown sugar, creating a juicy, glossy glaze over tender meat. Tangy goat cheese and soft red onions add creamy and savory contrast in each bite. Ideal for a quick weeknight Dinner when you want bold flavors without a long cook time.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pineapple Brown Sugar Pork Chops, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 25 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 42
- Heart Health
- 51
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 34
- General Wellness
- 1
Mix the chipotle powder, garlic powder, cinnamon, and onion powder in a small bowl.
- 2
Blot the pineapple rings dry.
- 3
Warm 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large nonstick saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the pineapple rings and the red onion; sprinkle with 3 tablespoons reserved pineapple juice and the brown sugar. Cook until the pineapple is lightly browned, about 3 minutes per side. Move the pineapple-onion mixture to a plate.
- 4
Pat the pork chops dry and lightly season both sides with salt and pepper.
- 5
Heat the remaining 2 teaspoons oil in the same saucepan over medium-high heat; swirl to coat the pan. Add the chops; cook until the bottom is browned, about 3 minutes. Flip and sprinkle the chipotle mixture on top. Cook until the other side is browned, about 3 minutes. Keep flipping and cooking until no longer pink in the center, 3 to 5 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted in the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
- 6
Place the chops on a plate and top with the pineapple-onion mixture. Sprinkle the goat cheese over the top.
- Calories 257.83 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 19.44 g Good Source 39%
- Carbohydrate 23.13 g 8%
- Total Fat 9.42 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 3.43 g Moderate 17%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 66.58 mg High 22%
- Sodium 95.3 mg Low Source 4%
- Dietary Fiber 0.99 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 19.18 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 28.15 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.83 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 404.28 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 0.93 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 9.05 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin D 0.6 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Pineapple Brown Sugar Pork Chops is made with 11 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Boneless Thin Cut Pork Chop, Brown Sugar, Chipotle Powder, and Crumbled Goat Cheese. Each serving provides about 257.83 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pineapple Brown Sugar Pork Chops made of?
- The main ingredients are Boneless Thin-Cut Pork Chop, Brown Sugar, Chipotle Powder, Crumbled Goat Cheese, Garlic Powder. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pineapple Brown Sugar Pork Chops?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 257.83 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pineapple Brown Sugar Pork Chops easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Pineapple Brown Sugar Pork Chops healthy?
- Pineapple Brown Sugar Pork Chops has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 257.83 calories and 19.44 g of protein, or 39% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 3.43 g (17% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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