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Skillet BBQ Pork Chops with Pineapple

Skillet BBQ pork chops with pineapple combine quick searing and a smoky-sweet BBQ pineapple sauce for juicy, caramelized flavor. You’ll simmer the sauce, then cook pineapple rings in the same skillet for a sizzling, tropical finish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pork chops
  • 4 boneless pork chops About 1 inch thick.
  • 0.5 tsp salt To taste.
  • 0.5 tsp pepper To taste.
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder To taste.
  • 2 tbsp oil For searing.
BBQ pineapple sauce
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 cup pineapple juice Use 1 cup plus reserved juice from the pineapple rings if needed.
  • 1 can (8 oz) pineapple rings Drained; reserve juice.
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 2 garlic Minced (2 cloves).
  • 1 g green onions For garnish.

Equipment

  • 1 cast iron skillet

Method
 

Season and sear the pork chops
  1. Season the boneless pork chops with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste.
  2. Heat the oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chops for 4 minutes per side until golden; set aside.
Make the BBQ pineapple sauce
  1. In the same skillet, sauté the garlic for 30 seconds.
  2. Stir in the BBQ sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, and soy sauce, then simmer for 3 minutes until lightly thickened.
  3. Add the pineapple rings and cook for 2 minutes per side until caramelized.
Finish and serve
  1. Return the pork chops to the skillet, spoon the sauce over them, and simmer for 3–4 minutes until cooked through.
  2. Garnish with green onions and serve.

Notes

For best caramelization, leave pineapple rings undisturbed while they sear on each side. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed container for up to 3 days; reheat gently in a skillet until warmed through. Freezing is not recommended because pineapple texture softens. For a lower-sugar option, use a reduced-sugar BBQ sauce while keeping the same simmer time.