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Sweet and Spicy Pineapple Pork

Serve with white or flavored rice, cooked according to the package directions, or with sweet rolls.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 servings

Ingredients

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO)
4 1 1/2-inch-thick boneless center-cut pork chops
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 large red onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped
1 jalapeño pepper, seeds removed, finely chopped
1 8-ounce can pineapple chunks in juice
1/2 cup chicken stock or broth
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves (a generous handful)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 375°F.

    Step 2

    Heat a large skillet over medium-high to high heat with 2 tablespoons of the EVOO (twice around the pan). Season the chops with salt and pepper. Place the chops in the skillet and sear for about 2 minutes on each side to caramelize. Transfer the chops to a rimmed cookie sheet and place in the oven to finish off, 8 to 10 minutes, until the meat is firm to the touch, but not tough. Remove from the oven and let the chops rest, covered with a piece of aluminum foil, for a few minutes.

    Step 3

    While the chops are in the oven, return the skillet to medium-high heat and add the remaining tablespoon of EVOO. Add the onions, garlic, bell peppers, jalapeños, salt, and pepper and cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until the veggies start to wilt. Add the chunked pineapple and its juice and the chicken stock. Continue to cook the sauce for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the parsley and stir to combine, then pour the sweet and spicy pineapple sauce over the pork chops.

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