Oven Baked Pork Chops with Canned Pineapple

  • Fruit is often added to traditional pork recipes for flavor enhancement and pineapple is especially good at it.
  • It’s naturally sweet and balances the savory richness of the pork without overwhelming it. The fruit also adds moisture, keeping the pork tender all the way through.
  • The barbecue sauce adds a different flavor. Depending on the sauce you choose, you can make a sweeter dish, or a smokier version, or even one with a bit of heat.
  • Combined, these three ingredients make for a meal both familiar and exciting.

Perfect for busy families!

  • Weeknight dinners usually have to meet a few criteria. They should be delicious, simple to prepare and please everyone at the table.
  • This recipe ticks all those boxes.
  • It’s less than ten minutes of prep time and the oven does the rest. Parents love the simplicity, kids usually love the sweet pineapple flavor.
  • The recipe uses inexpensive ingredients, so it fits nicely into many grocery budgets.

How to Serve

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  • These pork chops go great with many side dishes.
  • Steamed rice is especially good for mopping up the tasty sauce.
  • Mashed potatoes are a comforting meal that is sure to satisfy.
  • Roasted green beans, carrots or broccoli bring color and balance to the plate.
  • Serve with a simple garden salad to add freshness and contrast to the rich flavors of the pork.
  • No matter what sides you pick, the pork chops are still the star of the meal.

Tips for Success

  • Select pork chops that still have some meat on them. The thicker the chop, the more likely it will stay juicy while baking.
  • Let it rest after cooking and do not skip this step. Give it a few minutes to rest and it keeps the juices in the meat.
  • If you like extra sauce, add another 1/4 cup barbecue sauce before baking.
  • For a slightly caramelized finish, put under the broiler for the last two minutes of cooking.

A Recipe We’d Like to Keep

  • Some of the recipes are favorites for saving time. Others are favorites because they taste so good. These Oven Baked 3-Ingredient Pork Chops with Canned Pineapple do the both.
  • They require little prep, use everyday pantry ingredients, and make a meal that feels comforting and satisfying. The sweet pineapple, savory pork and rich barbecue glaze
  • combine beautifully, making a dinner that tastes like much more effort went into it than actually did.
  • Once you make this recipe you will likely keep the ingredients in your pantry so you can whip up an easy dinner everyone loves on nights you need it.

 

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