Simple Sweet Pork Chops
Simple enough to whip up for busy weeknights, these tender pork chops are all juiced up with sweet pineapple and just the right touch of jalapeno. They’re perfect for the whole family. —Sherri Melotik, Oak Creek, Wisconsin6 ServingsPrep: 10 min. Bake: 40 min.
Ingredients
- 6 boneless pork loin chops (6 ounces each)
- 1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, undrained
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chppped
- 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Directions
- Place pork chops in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking
- spray. Combine remaining ingredients; pour over chops. Cover and
- bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Bake, uncovered, 10-15 minutes
- longer or until a meat thermometer reads 160°. Yield: 6
- servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 pork chop with about 1/3 cup sauce equals 303 calories, 10 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 82 mg cholesterol, 161 mg sodium, 19 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 33 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 fruit.
Wine: Medium-Bodied White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a medium-bodied white wine such as Riesling or Gewürtztraminer