Hawaiian Pork Chops

May 13, 2023May 13, 20230 11
Delicious Hawaiian Pork Chops for your dinner tonight
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

55 min

Ready In

65 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 pork chops
3/4 cup water
1/2 can frozen pineapple juice concentrate
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 can pineapple rings
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
410
Sugar
16g
Fat
18g
Hawaiian Pork Chops is an enchanting Hawaiian recipe that combines the lush sweetness of pineapples with savory pork chops perfectly. This heavenly dish is simple to make and packed with flavors that are sure to take your taste buds to the tropics. The dish is a family favorite, and the leftovers are perfect for lunch the next day. If you are looking to add a tropical twist to your dinner routine, this recipe is sure to impress your guests and have them asking for seconds.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2.Combine flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish. Dredge pork chops in the flour mixture.
3.In a saucepan, mix together water, pineapple juice concentrate, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Bring to a boil and stir well. Pour half of the mixture over the pork chops.
4.Place pork chops in a baking dish and arrange pineapple rings on top. Add remaining sauce to the dish.
5.Bake for 45 minutes, or until pork chops are cooked through.
6.In a small bowl, mix together cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of water. Add mixture to the saucepan and stir well. Cook over low heat until the sauce thickens. Serve with pork chops.

PROS

Hawaiian Pork Chops have a unique blend of sweet and savory flavors.
The dish is easy to prepare and is great for a family dinner.

The recipe is versatile as you can pair the pork chops with a variety of sides like sweet potato fries or baked potatoes.

CONS

The dish has high sodium content because of pineapple juice concentrate.
The recipe requires one to be cautious with the amount of salt added.

A high intake of pork can lead to high cholesterol levels and trigger heart diseases if consumed regularly.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pork contains a good amount of protein and essential vitamins like Vitamin B-12 and Zinc.
The cinnamon used in the recipe is rich in antioxidants known to lower inflammation and promote heart health.
Pineapple is excellent in aiding digestion and helps in the production of enzymes that breaking down complex proteins.

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