Pork Chops with Pineapple Sauce
Pork Chops with Pineapple Sauce pairs tender, seared chops with a glossy blend of soy, brown sugar, and pineapple juice for a balanced sweet-tangy bite. Juicy pineapple chunks add brightness and texture, making each forkful lively and satisfying. Ideal for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering when you want bold flavor with minimal fuss.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pork Chops with Pineapple Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 33 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 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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- 9
- Heart Health
- 55
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 37
- General Wellness
- 1
Warm oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the pork chops in the hot skillet for 5 minutes on each side. Move the chops to a plate.
- 2
Add the broth, soy sauce, and vinegar to the skillet and bring to a boil. Put the chops back into the skillet, lower the heat, and simmer until they are no longer pink in the center, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Turn off the heat; move the chops to a plate and keep them warm. Leave the cooking liquid in the skillet.
- 3
Mix the pineapple juice, brown sugar, and cornstarch together in a bowl.
- 4
Pour the pineapple juice mixture into the skillet and combine it with the cooking liquid. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sauce comes to a boil and thickens slightly. Add the pineapple chunks and cook until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve the sauce with the chops.
- Calories 464.23 kcal High 23%
- Protein 48.27 g Good Source 97%
- Carbohydrate 29.69 g 11%
- Total Fat 16.47 g High 21%
- Saturated Fat 4.82 g High 24%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 128.2 mg High 43%
- Sodium 2079.84 mg High 90%
- Dietary Fiber 1.52 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 18.34 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 74.57 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 2.51 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 230.64 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 13.96 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 23.25 mg Good Source 26%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Pork Chops with Pineapple Sauce is made with 9 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Boneless Thick Cut Pork Chop, Brown Sugar, Chicken Broth, and Cornstarch. Each serving provides about 464.23 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pork Chops with Pineapple Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Boneless Thick-Cut Pork Chop, Brown Sugar, Chicken Broth, Cornstarch, Olive Oil. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pork Chops with Pineapple Sauce?
- About 50 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 464.23 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pork Chops with Pineapple Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Pork Chops with Pineapple Sauce healthy?
- Pork Chops with Pineapple Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 464.23 calories and 48.27 g of protein, or 97% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2079.84 mg (90% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.82 g (24% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy and Corn, 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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