Southwestern Pineapple Pork Chops

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Lisa Varner

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Nov. 11, 2022

This quick entree will instantly transport you to the Southwest. Salsa plays lively counterpoint to the juicy pineapple-sweetened pork chops.—Lisa Varner, El Paso, Texas

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Southwestern Pineapple Pork Chops

Yield:4 servings
Prep:10 min
Cook:20 min

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless pork loin chops (5 ounces each)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic pepper blend
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained
  • 1 cup medium salsa
  • Minced fresh cilantro
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Directions

  1. Sprinkle pork chops with pepper blend. In a large skillet, brown chops in oil. Remove and keep warm.
  2. In the same skillet, combine pineapple and salsa. Bring to a boil. Return chops to the pan. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until a thermometer inserted into the pork reads 145°, 10-15 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with cilantro.
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