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Skillet BBQ Pork Chops with Pineapple

Skillet BBQ pork chops with pineapple are seared until golden and simmered in a smoky-sweet BBQ pineapple sauce. Caramelized pineapple rings cook right in the same pan for a Hawaiian-style, sweet-savory 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
  

Pork chops and seasoning
  • 4 boneless pork chops 1 inch thick
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • garlic powder to taste
Skillet and sauce
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 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 cloves 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.
  2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chops 4 minutes per side until golden; set aside.
Simmer the pineapple BBQ sauce
  1. In the same pan, sauté the garlic for 30 seconds.
  2. Stir in the BBQ sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, and soy sauce, then simmer for 3 minutes.
Caramelize pineapple and finish cooking
  1. Add the pineapple rings and cook 2 minutes per side until caramelized.
  2. Return the pork chops to the pan, spoon the sauce over them, and simmer 3–4 minutes until cooked through.
Serve
  1. Garnish with green onions and serve.

Notes

For the most caramelized pineapple, keep the pineapple rings in a single layer and avoid stirring during the 2 minutes per side. Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container for up to 3 days; reheat gently in a skillet until warmed through. Freezing is not recommended because the pineapple sauce can lose texture. If you want a lower-sugar option, use a reduced-sugar BBQ sauce and keep the brown sugar the same or reduce slightly to taste.