Southwestern Pineapple Pork Chops
This quick-to-fix entrée will instantly transport you to the Southwest. Salsa plays lively counterpoint to the juicy pineapple-sweetened pork chops.—Lisa Varner, El Paso, Texas
Ingredients
- 4 boneless pork loin chops (5 ounces each)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic pepper blend
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained
- 1 cup medium salsa
- Minced fresh cilantro
Reviews
I liked how easy this was to make, but there wasn't a lot of flavor. This probably depends on the type of salsa you use. I simmered them for 15 mins, and they were a bit overcooked. If I were to make them again, I would use a more flavorful salsa, and keep a closer eye on the cooking time to avoid overcooking.
I would either use sweetened pineapple or add a little brown sugar if I made these again. The unsweetened pineapple and tomato salsa needed a little added sweetness for my personal taste. Other than that it was a good recipe, very easy and inexpensive to make.
I would use a pineapple habanero salsa.
This was amazing and so easy I think I could make it in my sleep. I was looking for something to do with an open jar of salsa I needed to use up and found this. I didn't have a "garlic pepper blend" so I seasoned the chops with pepper and garlic. (lol). These were the juiciest pork chops I think I've ever had. No chewing cotton balls! My chops were a little less than an inch thick and I simmered them exactly 15 minutes. While chops were simmering, I roasted asparagus in the oven and the whole dinner was perfect. Thank you!!
We enjoyed this very much. Will be making this again.
Just made this meal, turned out great. I added chopped green and red peppers to the salsa with a little balsamic vinegar, really brings out flavor of salsa and pineapple. Can't wait to serve to my family. I added Mixed Veg Potato Salad and Brown Rice/Gungu Peas as sides. Yum Nice Big mean, all turned out excellent.....
I am allergic to pineapple, can I use mango instead? Otherwise this sounds wonderful!
Fast, easy, and delicious. Great weeknight meal.
I was surprised at how well we liked this. My picky 8 year old loved it! I served this with fried potatoes, refried beans and flour tortillas that we had leftover from taco night.
So simple and very tasty. I served it with jasmine rice. I also used pineapple tidbits instead of the crushed. I don't think I would have liked that texture.