Pork chops with a delightful balance of sweetness and tang, featuring caramelized red onions, pineapple, and a touch of goat cheese. This quick one-skillet dish is both flavorful and easy to prepare. Garnish with parsley for an extra touch, if desired.
18-ounce can pineapple rings, drained (reserve juice)
1red onionthinly sliced
¼cupcrumbled goat cheese
1tablespoonolive oildivided
¼cupbrown sugar
2teaspoonschipotle chile powder
1teaspoongarlic powder
½teaspoonground cinnamon
½teaspoononion powder
Salt and ground black pepperto taste
Instructions
In a small bowl, mix the chipotle chile powder, garlic powder, cinnamon, and onion powder until evenly combined.
Thoroughly pat the pineapple rings dry and set aside.
Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Place the pineapple rings and red onion into the skillet, then sprinkle with 3 tablespoons of the reserved pineapple juice and the brown sugar. Cook for about 3 minutes per side, until the pineapple is lightly caramelized. Remove the mixture and set it aside on a plate.
Pat the pork chops dry, then lightly season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Using the same skillet, heat the remaining 2 teaspoons of olive oil over medium-high heat, ensuring the pan is evenly coated. Add the pork chops and cook for about 3 minutes, or until the underside is golden brown. Flip the chops, then sprinkle the chipotle spice mixture on top.
Cook for an additional 3 minutes on the other side. Continue flipping and cooking the pork chops, ensuring they are evenly browned and cooked through, for another 3 to 5 minutes. Use an instant-read thermometer to confirm the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
Transfer the pork chops to a plate and top them with the caramelized pineapple-onion mixture. Sprinkle crumbled goat cheese over the top before serving.
Notes
For added flavor and presentation, sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the dish before serving. Serve with rice or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.