Rum-Glazed Pork Chops with Spiced Pineapple Relish

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-01 · Updated 2026-05-01

Juicy pork chops glazed with a sweet and boozy rum sauce, paired with a tangy, spiced pineapple relish for a tropical flair. This Caribbean recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs pork chops, bone-in, about 1-inch thick, dark rum, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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.

Ingredients

• 4 pieces (about 1.5 lbs) pork chops, bone-in, about 1-inch thick
• 1/4 cup dark rum
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup pineapple chunks, fresh
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Know when the pork is done: thermometers under $100 → Best Instant-Read Thermometers for 2026: Fast, Accurate Picks Under $100

Instructions

1. Step 1: Season 4 bone-in pork chops (about 1.5 lbs) generously 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. Add the pork chops and sear for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 145°F). Remove chops and keep warm.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add 1/4 cup dark rum, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, and 2 minced garlic cloves. Stir and simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens into a glaze.
4. Step 4: Return the pork chops to the skillet and spoon the rum glaze over them, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes to coat and warm.
5. Step 5: Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks, 1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper, 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Toss gently and season with a pinch of salt.
6. Step 6: Serve the rum-glazed pork chops topped with the spiced pineapple relish for a vibrant, tropical contrast of flavors.