Caramelized Pineapple Rum Glazed Pork Chops

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Juicy pork chops seared and finished with a rich caramelized pineapple and dark rum glaze, bringing a tropical twist to a classic dish. This Caribbean-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Caribbean cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Season 4 bone-in pork chops evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the pork chops and sear for 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through; transfer to a plate and tent with foil.
  3. Step 3: Reduce heat to medium and add 2 tbsp unsalted butter to the skillet. Once melted, add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks, 2 tbsp brown sugar, and 1/4 cup dark rum. Let the mixture cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pineapple softens and the sauce thickens and becomes syrupy.
  5. Step 5: Sprinkle 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves into the glaze, then return the pork chops to the skillet. Spoon the glaze over the chops and cook for an additional 2 minutes to meld flavors.
  6. Step 6: Serve the pork chops with the rum-pineapple glaze spooned generously over the top.

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