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Skillet BBQ Pork Chops with Pineapple

Skillet BBQ pork chops with pineapple are cooked in the same pan for smoky-sweet BBQ pineapple sauce and caramelized pineapple rings. Sear the chops until golden, then simmer the sauce until lightly thick and glossy before returning the pork to finish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

boneless pork chops
  • 4 boneless pork chops (1 inch thick)
seasonings
  • Salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste Season to taste.
oil
  • 2 tbsp oil
bbq pineapple sauce base
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 1 can (8 oz) pineapple rings, drained (juice reserved)
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 2 clove garlic, minced
garnish
  • Green onions for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 cast iron skillet

Method
 

Season and sear the pork chops
  1. Season the pork chops with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste.
  2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chops 4 minutes per side until golden, then set aside.
Simmer the BBQ pineapple sauce
  1. In the same pan, sauté the minced garlic for 30 seconds.
  2. Stir in the BBQ sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, and soy sauce, then simmer for 3 minutes until the sauce looks slightly thick and glossy.
Caramelize pineapple and finish
  1. Add the pineapple rings and cook 2 minutes per side until caramelized, looking browned at the edges.
  2. Return the pork chops to the pan, spoon the sauce over them, and simmer for 3–4 minutes until cooked through.
  3. Garnish with green onions and serve.

Notes

Pro tip: Use a large skillet with enough surface area so the pineapple rings can brown instead of steaming. Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container for up to 3 days; reheat gently in a skillet over medium-low until warmed through. Freezing is not recommended because the pineapple texture can soften. For a lighter option, swap in reduced-sugar BBQ sauce to keep the sweet-tang balance with fewer calories.