Simple Sweet Pork Chops

Total Time

Prep: 10 min. Bake: 40 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Oct. 04, 2022
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, Wisconsin
Simple Sweet Pork Chops Recipe photo by Taste of Home

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 chopped
  • 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

  1. Place pork chops in a 13x9-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 thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 303 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 82mg cholesterol, 161mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 starch.