Pork Chops In Orange Pineapple Sauce Recipe

This recipe is a taste of victory! Inspired by a 1998 North Carolina State Fair pork chop bake-off (3rd place!), these juicy pork chops are bathed in a vibrant, sweet, and savory orange pineapple sauce. A perfect balance of flavors, it's sure to become a family favorite. Get ready to impress!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 474.6 kcal
Protein 48g
Rating 4.7 (3 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pork Chops In Orange Pineapple Sauce

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How to Make Pork Chops In Orange Pineapple Sauce

  1. Season pork chops generously with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon paprika.
  2. Melt 2 tablespoons margarine in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Brown pork chops for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, whisk together 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, and 1 tablespoon sugar until smooth.
  5. Gradually whisk in 1 cup orange juice, 1/2 cup water, and 1/2 cup pineapple juice. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
  6. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (or more to taste).
  7. Return pork chops to the skillet.
  8. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  9. Add 1/2 cup orange slices.
  10. Cover and simmer for another 15 minutes, or until pork chops are cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
  11. Serve the pork chops over cooked rice. Top with 1/2 cup pineapple chunks and spoon remaining sauce over the top.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

85g

Fat

73g

Carbs

9g