Pineapple Teriyaki Pork Chops Recipe
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Pineapple teriyaki pork chops are incredibly delicious, loaded with flavor, and super simple to make. The pork chops marinate in a sweet and salty blend of pineapple juice and teriyaki sauce, then baked in the oven to tender perfection. It’s great for a fancy weekend dinner or to serve on a busy weeknight. The best part is it calls for very basic ingredients and a few simple steps.
Teriyaki Pineapple Pork Chops
After trying my friend’s pineapple cheese casserole, I knew I had to add more pineapple to my life. These baked pineapple teriyaki pork chops then has become one of our go-to family meals. It takes very little hands-on time to prepare, same with pork chops and applesauce. With just 6 basic ingredients, you can have a healthy and delicious dinner on the table in no time.
The best part is that this dish is great any time of the year. The summer beckons all things pineapple, but you can easily make this dinner any season. When you don’t have fresh pineapple, substitute with frozen or even canned pineapple.
The convenience of baking these pork chops in the oven makes dinner all the easier and faster than takeout. Serve this hearty meal with a side of roasted vegetables, green beans, or asparagus for a well-balanced meal. It’s also delicious over rice and I often serve it with my homemade version of Chipotle rice.
How to Make Hawaiian Pork Chops in the Oven
You only need 10 minutes of prep for this pineapple and teriyaki pork chops recipe. For the best flavor, give the pork chops time to absorb all the umami flavors of the marinade, so marinate it for at least 30 minutes but ideally close to two hours. From there, the recipe comes together quickly.
Ingredients
- Pork chops: Look for 4 boneless pork chops weighing approximately 4 ounces each; when buying pork chops, look for similar sized ones, so they cook evenly.
- Pineapple juice: An important ingredient in the marinade that is then gently simmered.
- Teriyaki sauce: For a quick homemade teriyaki sauce, whisk soy sauce with two tablespoons of brown sugar.
- Pineapple: Fresh diced pineapple is best; may use frozen pineapple but thaw first; you can also use canned pineapple but drain first to remove excess liquid
- Aromatics and seasonings: Fresh garlic, ground ginger, salt, and black pepper add rich flavor to the finished dish.
- Cilantro: For optional garnish to add on top of baked pork chops.
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Step-By-Step Directions
Follow these simple directions, and you can’t go wrong! This easy dinner recipe comes together in 3 simple steps: marinate, simmer, and bake until perfectly and deliciously tender. You can easily double it with no extra effort other than increasing the number of ingredients and using a bigger baking dish.
Step One: Prepare the marinade
Place the pork chops in a large resealable bag. Set aside.
Make the pineapple teriyaki marinade for pork chops by mixing the pineapple juice, teriyaki sauce, garlic, and ginger in a small bowl. Pour over the pork chops in the bag, seal well, and toss to coat evenly.
Step Two: Marinate
Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
Step Three: Assemble
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Remove the pork chops from the marinade and arrange them in an 8×8-inch baking dish. Set aside.
In a small saucepan, bring the used marinade to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 5 minutes to reduce slightly.
Meanwhile, top the pork chops with diced fresh pineapple. If using frozen pineapple, thaw it first and drain the excess liquid. You may also use canned pineapple but drain first.
Pour the simmered marinade over the pork chops and pineapple.
Step Four: Bake
Bake the pork chops in the oven for 25 minutes or until cooked through. Check for doneness with an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the pork chop. The chops are cooked through when the temperature registers an internal temperature of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C) for a medium-rare finish.
Serve the baked teriyaki pork chops hot with the pineapple chunks. Spoon some of the sweet and savory sauce over the top. Garnish with fresh or dried cilantro for extra flavor and zest.
Pair these delicious pork chops with a nice side of rice or make ahead mashed potatoes to soak up that delightful sauce. Add in some roast vegetables like green beans for a complete meal.
PRO TIP: I try to buy meat in bulk as much as possible because it’s one way to save money on groceries. Plus, I like having protein on hand in the freezer. Dinner is a lot easier when there are pork chops ready to go for our favorite recipes like air fryer pork chops, honey garlic pork chops, and this one.
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Easy Pineapple Teriyaki Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 4 ounce pork chops
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- ¼ cup teriyaki sauce
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup diced pineapple
- 1 teaspoon cilantro optional for garnish
Instructions
- Place the pork chops in a large resealable bag. Set aside.
- Mix a marinade of pineapple juice, teriyaki sauce, garlic, and ginger in a small bowl. Pour over the pork chops, seal well, and toss to coat evenly. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Remove the pork chops from the marinade and arrange them in an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- In a small saucepan, bring the used marinade to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 5 minutes and reduce slightly. Meanwhile, top the pork chops with diced pineapple.
- Pour the marinade over the pork chops and pineapple.
- Bake the pork chops in the oven for 25 minutes or until cooked through with an internal temperature of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C) for a medium-rare finish. Serve the pork chops hot with pineapple and sauce poured over the top.
This was so flavorful! Thanks for the easy recipe!
Thank you for the kind feedback, Allyson. Enjoy!
This is such a perfect combination in a dish! This looks absolutely delicious! The meat texture and the pineapple toppings make this so enticing! Loved it!
Your recipe made such a delicious dinner last night. This recipe is a keeper!
My husband loves this recipe; he keeps asking for your pineapple pork chops every chance he gets! The sauce is divine, so I don’t blame him. Thank you, your recipe is my go-to for guests (and for us, really!).
Thanks, Jenny! My husband is a fan of this one too, lol, must be the sweet and salty…Gets them everytime!
What a great simple and flavorful dish. I love pork done in a sweet salty sauce and pineapple and Teriyaki sauce fit the bill perfectly. Great tip on marinating for a bit to elevate flavor fusion, and baking these chops makes it so much easier. Thanjs for sharing! ❤️ 🙏
The marinade is a must in my opinion, but it can be easy either way 😉 Glad you liked it! Remember to bookmark the page for more easy recipes and diy projects.
I’m usually not a fan of teriyaki pork chops, but this recipe has won me over! We served it to some guests for Sunday lunch, and everyone enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing!
Great news! It is a perfect dish for guests, a little special, but not over-the-top 😉
Wow! This dish looks so yummy! The tender juicy pork chops are just so enticing and tempting! And you added a pineapple makes it taste more flavorful! Loved it!
It is a very flavorful dish 🙂 Hope you enjoy it!
This Teriyaki Pork was a masterpiece of flavor and simplicity, delighting everyone who took the first bite.
Happy to hear it was a hit! Thanks, Sophie 😉
I love using pineapple when cooking and these pork chops were so good with it!
Pineapple is sooo underrated! Lol.
Pineapple and pork were delicious together! I always made a recipe like this with chicken but from now on I’m choosing pork. Delicious!