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Pineapple Ginger Pork Chops

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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 508
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

For the pork chops:
  • 4 bone-in pork chops 1 inch thick
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into 4 pieces
For the brine (optional):
  • 1/4 cup kosher salt
  • 4 cups warm water
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 cup ice
For the marinade:
  • 4 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons room temperature butter
  • 3 tablespoons coconut aminos
  • 2 tablespoons reserved pineapple juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
For serving:
  • 4 pineapple rings fresh or canned
  • Chopped fresh cilantro

Method
 

  1. Make brine by whisking salt into warm water until dissolved. Stir in vinegar, brown sugar and ice. Add pork chops and brine 30 minutes. Rinse and pat dry.
  2. Make marinade by whisking together all ingredients. Reserve 2 Tbsp for finishing.
  3. Rub pork chops all over with marinade. Let sit 15 minutes.
  4. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 Tbsp oil. Sear chops 3 minutes per side until browned. Top each chop with 1⁄2 Tbsp butter.
  5. Transfer skillet to 400°F oven and bake 5-10 minutes until chops reach 145°F internally.
  6. Remove chops and let rest 5 minutes. Drizzle with reserved marinade before serving.
  7. Grill pineapple rings 4 minutes per side. Serve chops with grilled pineapple and cilantro.

Nutrition

Calories: 508kcal

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