Pineapple-Onion Pork Chops

Name: Pineapple-Onion Pork Chops
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 6 boneless pork loin chops (3/4 inch thick); 3 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup water; 1 medium onion, sliced; 1-1/2 cups pineapple juice; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 tablespoons honey mustard

Total Time Prep: 25 min. Bake: 25 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

I prepared these tender pork chops for my teenage grandson's birthday meal. Brown sugar and pineapple provide sweetness for the onion-topped entree. —Marjorie Bruner, Parchment, Michigan

Ingredients

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 boneless pork loin chops (3/4 inch thick)
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup water
1 medium onion, sliced
1-1/2 cups pineapple juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons honey mustard

Directions

In a large shallow bowl, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Add pork chops and toss to coat. In a skillet, brown the chops on both sides in butter. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Add water to dish. Place onion over chops. Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine the pineapple juice, brown sugar and mustard. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Pour over pork. Bake, uncovered, 5-10 minutes or until meat juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts

1 pork chop: 294 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 332mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein.

I prepared these tender pork chops for my teenage grandson's birthday meal. Brown sugar and pineapple provide sweetness for the onion-topped entree. —Marjorie Bruner, Parchment, Michigan

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