A simple recipe for tender and juicy Pineapple Brown Sugar Glazed Baked Pork Chops, which only require 5 minutes of prep and are done in less than 30 minutes. Can’t beat that for an easy weeknight dinner!
A lot of you have asked for budget-friendly meal ideas, and today’s recipe will not disappoint! When I recently noticed that thick-cut bone-in pork chops were on sale at the grocery store, I instantly added them to my list and figured that I could come up with a tasty way to prepare them once I got home. The end result was this.
I didn’t grow up on pork chops (Mom just never really prepared them), so it’s taken me awhile to get the hang of cooking this particular meat. It’s so easy to dry out a pork tenderloin by overcooking it; but I love how you can sear and then bake these thick chops for a hands-off meal that’s the best of all worlds: you get the browned, crispy exterior with a juicy interior. There’s no tough, flavorless meat allowed here!
The sweet and savory flavor combination of fruit and pork is so good (like my Cider Dijon Pork Chops or my Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Apples), but I wanted to mix it up a little bit.
The pineapple juice gives the glaze a nice, fresh taste, while the garlic and vinegar add a savory component to balance out the sweetness.
Serving Suggestions
These baked pork chops would be delicious paired with mashed potatoes (total comfort food dinner!), with rice, with a crusty baguette for soaking up the glaze, alongside Southern cornbread dressing, or just on their own with some veggies on the side. Do what works for your family and make the meal your own!
Best of all, you can pick up the ingredients the next time that your store has pork chops on sale. Stash the meat in the freezer until you’re ready to use it.
The rest of the ingredients will keep in your pantry or fridge and you’ll have a meal ready to go when you’re looking for an easy weeknight solution — no last-minute shopping trips necessary. Enjoy, friends!
Just Cooking for Two? Simply prepare two baked pork chops in your skillet instead of four. I would still make the same amount of glaze, and use any extra over mashed potatoes, rice, or veggies on the side!
More Delicious Pork Chop Recipes To Try;
- 4-Ingredient Baked Pork Chops
- Slow Cooker Pork Chops with Vegetables and Gravy
- Dump and Bake Boneless Pork Chops
- Crock Pot Smothered Pork Chops
- Pork Chops with Stuffing
- Oven Fried Pork Chops
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Brown Sugar Baked Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 4 center-cut bone-in pork chops 3/4-inch to 1-inch thick, about 1 pound each
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 ½ cups plus 2 tablespoons pineapple juice
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional garnish: fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F (200C).
- In a large measuring cup or bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, honey, brown sugar, vinegar, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of pepper.
- Season pork chops with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat about 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes. Swirl to coat the pan. Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for about 1 more minute.
- Add chops to the skillet and sear on both sides until brown (about 2-3 minutes per side). Remove chops to a plate and set aside.
- Pour off fat from the pan. Add pineapple juice mixture to the pan and simmer over high heat for about 6-10 minutes, or until the glaze is reduced to about 1 cup. I like to use a wooden spoon to scrape up the bits from the bottom of the pan as I occasionally stir, which gives the glaze so much great flavor!
- Add pork chops back to the skillet with the glaze, toss to coat, and place entire skillet in the oven. Bake chops for approximately 6-10 minutes (depending on the thickness of the chops) or until meat is cooked through (reaching an internal temperature of 145 degrees).
- Allow the meat to rest for about 3-5 minutes and then garnish with fresh parsley just before serving.
I’ve been on the hunt for pork chop recipes lately because my husband loves them, and I usually make them the same ways. I’ve got to try this glazed kind! Looks so good and perfect for weeknights!
This is a great option that feels perfectly tropical in the middle of winter! Hope you give it a shot!
Thanks Blair, this looks so delish…
My pork chop loving husband is going to be SO happy!!
What is it with men and pork chops?! My husband loves them too! 🙂
I can never get enough of pineapple so I think I need to try this soon! What a delicious combination of flavours!
Thanks so much, Kristy! Pineapple is especially appealing right now since we’re in the middle of winter over here! 🙂
Love pork and these sound delish!
Made your honey mustard dump chicken and
lOVED it!!!!!! Thankyou
Oh, awesome! So glad that you liked the chicken too, Elliem!
Looks and sounds delicious, Blair. We had pork chops pretty regularly as kids but my Dad always grilled them and they were awesome! I often forget about them as an option now but, like lamb, I need to toss them in the cart more often.
Your photos always look mouthwatering! Have a great day 🙂
I agree, Robyn! I often forget to grab them or add them to our list, but I’m making more of an effort. My husband loves them!
I love the sound of that glaze, yum!
Thanks, Emily!
Having never prepared pork chops before, the dish was easy to prepare, with easy instructions to follow. It turned out great, and my family enjoyed it. Thank you.
That’s great to hear, Harry. Thanks for taking the time to let me know!