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    Meals » Recipes » Main Dishes

    Hawaiian BBQ Pork Chops

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Sep 25, 2017 · Modified: Mar 25, 2021 by Dee

    Hawaiian BBQ Pork Chops topped with bits of pineapple are tangy, sweet and ready in 20 minutes. Your family will love this quick and easy dinner!

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    hawaiian bbq pork chops in cast iron skillet

    I hope you’re hungry, because I’ve got an easy recipe for Hawaiian style BBQ pineapple pork chops for you today! All you need for this quick fix dinner is a skillet, pork chops and a few other ingredients. It's that easy.  

    I have to confess that I don’t make pork chops that often. Usually, I’ll make pork roast in the slow cooker, and then we’ll have pulled pork sandwiches, carnitas or even pork roast soup for leftovers. But those are definitely fall and winter recipes, and since it’s still warm out, I wanted to pan fry the pork chops on the stove, instead.

    I should also confess that my kids are not that crazy about pork chops. Seriously, what’s wrong with them, right?! Anyway, whenever I make something that my kids aren’t crazy about, I usually add barbecue sauce. It’s one of my secret weapons, because those kiddos will eat just about anything if it has BBQ sauce. And if it has pineapple, even better! I originally shared these Hawaiian  pork chops with pineapple over at The Weary Chef last month and I couldn't wait to post it here!

    hawaiian bbq pork chops with pineapple in skillet

    Skillet Hawaiian BBQ pork chops is a super simple, quick and easy recipe, and it comes together in about 20 minutes. All you do is make the sauce, brown the chops, add the sauce to the pan, and let the chops simmer until done. I like to remove the pork from the pan, and let the sauce boil and get a little thick before adding the meat back in. But I’ve also made it with just adding the sauce directly over the pork, and it’s really fine either way. Just do what you find easier.

    Now personally, I like to cook the pork chops in a cast iron skillet. It does an awesome job of browning the meat, and it holds heat well so the chops stay nice and warm. But any heavy skillet will work here.

    I’m happy to say that my family loved these Hawaiian BBQ pineapple pork chops. I served them over couscous, but you can use rice, quinoa or even mashed potatoes. 

    hawaiian bbq pork chops over couscous recipe

    Hawaiian BBQ Pork Chops Recipe

    hawaiian bbq pork chops in cast iron skillet

    Hawaiian BBQ Pork Chops

    Published by Dee
    Hawaiian BBQ Pork Chops with pineapple is a quick and easy dinner ready in 30 minutes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Main
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 551 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    For the pork chops

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 6 boneless pork loin chops about 1 inch thick
    • Pinch of sea salt and black pepper

    For the sauce

    • 1 cup pineapple juice from can of titbits
    • ¼ cup barbecue sauce
    • ¼ cup brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon dried minced onions
    • 1 cup pineapple tidbits

    Instructions
     

    • Season pork chops on both sides with salt and pepper
    • Mix the pineapple juice, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, sea salt, ginger, garlic powder and minced onions together until blended, and set aside
    • Add olive oil and pork chops to large cast iron skillet, and cook on medium high heat for about 2 minutes per side, or until golden brown
    • Transfer chops to a platter, and cover with foil
    • Add sauce to the skillet, and stir to release any brown bits from the pan.
    • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium
    • Add pork chops to skillet, and simmer in sauce for 8 to 10 minutes, or until internal temperature is at least 145 degrees, according to meat thermometer
    • Stir in reserved pineapple before serving

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 551kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 44gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 134mgSodium: 868mgPotassium: 1095mgFiber: 2gSugar: 46gVitamin A: 110IUVitamin C: 20.5mgCalcium: 65mgIron: 1.9mg
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    I hope you enjoy these Hawaiian BBQ pork chops as much as we did!

    Happy Cooking,

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    1. Diana says

      February 02, 2021 at 6:09 pm

      Made these tonight and WOW!!! This will be a staple in my house for sure!!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        February 04, 2021 at 6:33 pm

        So glad to hear this, Thanks!

    2. Miz Helen says

      October 02, 2017 at 12:26 pm

      Hi Dee,
      Your Hawaiian BBQ Pork Chops look delicious.
      Thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with us at Full Plate Thursday and come back soon!
      Miz Helen5 stars

      Reply
    3. Deanna Piercy says

      September 28, 2017 at 6:38 pm

      Those look really delicious! There must be something in the air because my menu plan for this week includes sweet and sour pork chops tomorrow night. My mom used to make them all the time using Contadina sweet and sour sauce. We can't get that brand here in Oklahoma so I make my own sauce. I'll definitely give yours a try sometime soon! Btw, my name is Deanna and I blog at "Life With Dee". Nice to "meet" another Dee. 🙂

      Reply
      • Dee says

        October 11, 2017 at 7:55 am

        Hi, Dee! Sweet and sour pork chops sound good, too. 🙂

    4. Cathy @ Lemon Tree Dwelling says

      September 27, 2017 at 1:29 pm

      These flavors sound so awesome!

      Reply
    5. Krista says

      September 26, 2017 at 6:55 pm

      I love pork chops hawaiian style!5 stars

      Reply
    6. Patricia @ Grab a Plate says

      September 25, 2017 at 9:07 pm

      I thought it was so funny that you add BBQ sauce to get your kids to enjoy 😀 These look great, and you wouldn't have to make me an offer twice!

      Reply
    7. Amanda says

      September 25, 2017 at 5:36 pm

      These days I'm all about the quick and easy meals!

      Reply
    8. Erin Dee says

      September 25, 2017 at 5:05 pm

      Love how quick and easy this dinner is to make! Looks delicious!

      Reply
    9. Jen says

      September 25, 2017 at 4:11 pm

      Such a smart idea to put these flavors together for pork chops! My boys love the flavor combo on pizza so I'm sure this will be a winner for my kids too!

      Reply

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