Oven Baked Pork Chops with Canned Pineapple

How to Bake Pork Chops in the Oven with Pineapple

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Grease a baking dish large enough to hold the pork chops in a single layer.
3. Add the pork chops to the pan.
4. Spoon the barbecue sauce over the pork chops, being sure to evenly coat all of the pork chops.
5. Add the pineapple and its juice around and over the pork chops.
6. The pineapple juice mixes with the barbecue sauce while it bakes to create a rich glaze that keeps the meat moist and flavorful.
7. Cover the baking dish loosely with foil and put in the oven.
8. Bake about 30 minutes.
9. Take the foil off and keep baking for 14 to 19 minutes. The sauce thickens and gains more flavour and the pineapple starts to caramelise a little at this last stage.
10. Remove the dish from the oven when the pork reaches a safe internal temperature of 145°F.
11.  Allow pork chops to stand 5 minutes before serving.

Sweet and Savory Perfect Balance

• Fruit is often added to traditional pork recipes for flavor enhancement and pineapple is especially good at it.
• It’s naturally sweet and balances the savory richness of the pork without overwhelming it. The fruit also adds moisture, keeping the pork tender all the way through.
• The barbecue sauce adds a different flavor. Depending on the sauce you choose, you can make a sweeter dish, or a smokier version, or even one with a bit of heat.
• Combined, these three ingredients make for a meal both familiar and exciting.

Perfect for busy families!

• Weeknight dinners usually have to meet a few criteria. They should be delicious, simple to prepare and please everyone at the table.
• This recipe ticks all those boxes.
• It’s less than ten minutes of prep time and the oven does the rest. Parents love the simplicity, kids usually love the sweet pineapple flavor.
• The recipe uses inexpensive ingredients, so it fits nicely into many grocery budgets.

How to Serve

• These pork chops go great with many side dishes.
• Steamed rice is especially good for mopping up the tasty sauce.
• Mashed potatoes are a comforting meal that is sure to satisfy.
• Roasted green beans, carrots or broccoli bring color and balance to the plate.
• Serve with a simple garden salad to add freshness and contrast to the rich flavors of the pork.
• No matter what sides you pick, the pork chops are still the star of the meal.

Tips for Success

• Select pork chops that still have some meat on them. The thicker the chop, the more likely it will stay juicy while baking.
• Let it rest after cooking and do not skip this step. Give it a few minutes to rest and it keeps the juices in the meat.
• If you like extra sauce, add another 1/4 cup barbecue sauce before baking.
• For a slightly caramelized finish, put under the broiler for the last two minutes of cooking.

A Recipe We’d Like to Keep

• Some of the recipes are favorites for saving time. Others are favorites because they taste so good. These Oven Baked 3-Ingredient Pork Chops with Canned Pineapple do the both.
• They require little prep, use everyday pantry ingredients, and make a meal that feels comforting and satisfying. The sweet pineapple, savory pork and rich barbecue glaze
• combine beautifully, making a dinner that tastes like much more effort went into it than actually did.
• Once you make this recipe you will likely keep the ingredients in your pantry so you can whip up an easy dinner everyone loves on nights you need it.