Pork chops are a versatile, budget-friendly cut that easily take on bold flavors, making them perfect for dishes like Polynesian pork chops. With their mild taste and tender texture, they pair especially well with sweet and savory ingredients—think pineapple, soy sauce, garlic, and honey. Whether baked, grilled, or pan-seared, pork chops cook relatively quickly and can be transformed into a flavorful, comforting meal with just a few simple ingredients and a well-balanced marinade or sauce.
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Polynesian Pork Chops
Ingredients
・ 3- 4 pork chops, ¾ in thick
・1 tbsp garlic, minced
・1(20 oz) can pineapple slices, undrained
・2 (10.5 oz) cans cream of golden mushroom soup
・3 tbsp soy sauce
・1 tbsp vegetable oil
・½ cup onion, chopped
・2 tbsp honey
・2 tbsp green onions, sliced
DirectionsPreheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Blend pineapple:
In a small blender, combine half of the pineapple slices with the juice from the can. Blend until mostly smooth.
Make sauce:
In a large bowl, mix together:
・Cream of golden mushroom soup
・Blended pineapple mixture
・Soy sauce
・Garlic
・Honey
・Oil
・Onion
Assemble dish:
Place pork chops in the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish or a 10.5-inch cast iron grill pan.
Pour the sauce mixture over the top.
Sprinkle with green onions.
Bake:
Bake uncovered at 350°F for about 60 minutes, or until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
Prepare extra pineapple:
While the pork cooks, brown the remaining pineapple slices in a graded cast iron pan or on a grill.
Serve:
Serve pork chops with grilled pineapple slices, snap or snow peas, and white rice.
Enjoy!
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