- 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.
