Polynesian Pork Chops

Transport your taste buds to the tropics with Polynesian Pork Chops, a flavorful fusion of juicy pork, sweet pineapple, and savory soy sauce. This quick and easy recipe combines tender seared pork chops with a luscious pineapple-ginger glaze, made from pantry staples like brown sugar, rice vinegar, and fresh garlic. Simmered to perfection and finished with a cornstarch-thickened sauce, these pork chops are both rich in flavor and irresistibly sticky. Garnished with vibrant green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds, they deliver both a visual and culinary punch. Serve them over fluffy steamed rice or with crisp sautéed vegetables for a complete, weeknight dinner that's as satisfying as it is exotic. Perfect for those seeking a combination of sweet, tangy, and savory in under 40 minutes!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Pork chops (bone-in or boneless)
• 1 cup Pineapple chunks (canned, with juice)
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger (grated)
• 2 cloves Minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
• 2 stalks Green onions (sliced for garnish)
• 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Season the pork chops on both sides with salt and pepper, and set aside.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine the pineapple chunks with juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Stir well to make the sauce.

Step 3

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until they are golden brown. Remove the pork chops from the skillet and set aside.

Step 4

In the same skillet, pour the prepared sauce and bring it to a gentle simmer. Scrape the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon to deglaze and pick up all the flavorful bits.

Step 5

Return the pork chops to the skillet, cover, and cook on low heat for 15-20 minutes, or until the pork chops are cooked through to an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C). Flip the pork chops halfway through cooking to coat them evenly in the sauce.

Step 6

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Add the slurry to the skillet and stir gently. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.

Step 7

Remove the skillet from heat and garnish the pork chops with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.

Step 8

Serve the Polynesian pork chops hot over steamed rice or alongside sautéed vegetables for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1074.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1426.1

Total Fat 70.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.4g
Cholesterol 300.0mg	0%
Sodium 1571.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 62.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.9g	0%
Total Sugars 45.5g
Protein 116.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 181.6mg	0%
Iron 5.6mg	0%
Potassium 1910.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.1%

Protein: 34.5%

Carbs: 18.4%