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Sweet & Sour Pork Chops
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Sweet & Sour Pork Chops with Peppers & Pineapple

This recipe for Sweet and Sour Pork Chops with peppers and pineapple is ready in just half an hour.
Course Meat & Fish Recipes
Cuisine Asian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 549kcal
Author Michelle Ordever

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil divided
  • 4 boneless pork chops approximately 1/2” thick
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ cup real maple syrup
  • 3-4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tsp dried rosemary chopped
  • ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced thin
  • 1 yellow bell pepper sliced thin
  • 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
  • 3 large green onions diced
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas 6 and line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat. Set aside.
  • Heat one tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and sear on both sides, approximately 1-2 minutes per side. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, on each side while cooking.
  • Remove from heat and transfer the browned pork chops to the prepared baking sheet. Place in the pre-heated oven to roast for 12-15 minutes until cooked through.

    Tip: Check for doneness after 10 minutes and adjust final cook time accordingly. (An instant-read thermometer inserted at the thickest point should read 140°F when ready. The internal temperature will continue to rise another 5°F while the pork chops rest).


  • Once the pork chops are in the oven, combine the vinegar, maple syrup, garlic, rosemary, and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan over medium heat. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened. Reduce heat to low and continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, until ready to serve.


  • Meanwhile, add the remaining olive oil and the sliced peppers to the skillet used to sear the chops and place over medium-high heat. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally until the peppers soften and develop a bit of color.
  • Add the pineapple and continue cooking for 2-3 minutes until heated through. Stir in the green onion and parsley, and remove from heat.


    Pineapple & Pepper in Pan
  • Remove pork chops from the oven. Cover loosely and let rest for 5 minutes. To serve, pour the glaze over the pork chops and serve alongside the peppers and pineapple. Enjoy!

    Sweet & Sour Pork Chops

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 549kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 207mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 34g