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Skillet BBQ Pork Chops with Pineapple

Skillet BBQ pork chops with pineapple are finished in a smoky-sweet BBQ pineapple sauce, with golden pork seared and caramelized pineapple rings sizzling in the same pan. The sauce simmers until glossy, then cooks the chops through so every bite stays tender.
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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: 460
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Boneless pork chops
  • 4 boneless pork chops 1 inch thick
Seasoning
  • Salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • garlic powder to taste
For searing 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 clove garlic minced
Garnish
  • Green onions for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 cast iron skillet

Method
 

Season and sear
  1. Season the pork chops with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste. Press the seasoning in lightly so it browns during the sear.
  2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chops for 4 minutes per side until golden, then set them aside.
Make the pineapple BBQ sauce
  1. In the same pan, sauté the garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant. Keep the heat at medium-high so it doesn’t scorch.
  2. Stir in the BBQ sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, and soy sauce. Simmer for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce looks glossy.
Caramelize pineapple and finish
  1. Add the pineapple rings and cook for 2 minutes per side until caramelized. Look for browned edges and lightly sticky sauce clinging to the rings.
  2. Return the pork chops to the pan, spoon the sauce over them, and simmer for 3–4 minutes until cooked through. The pork should reach a safe internal temperature while the sauce thickens slightly.
  3. Garnish with green onions and serve. Finish with extra spooned sauce from the skillet for best coating.

Notes

Pro tip: reserve the drained pineapple ring juice and use it toward the 1 cup pineapple juice so nothing goes to waste. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat in a skillet over medium heat until warmed through. Freeze cooked pork chops with sauce for up to 2 months for best texture. For a lighter option, use reduced-sugar BBQ sauce and keep brown sugar at 1 tablespoon.