Hawaiian Style Tiger Chops with Roasted Pineapple

Here’s how fresh or canned pineapple, a touch of rum and some Tiger Sauce can give everyday pork chops a sweet and spicy upgrade. It’s something different for dinner that could become a new family favorite.

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Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

22 minutes

Yield

4 servings

Ingredients

Yield: 4 servings

1/4 cup pineapple juice

1/4 cup Tiger Sauce^®

2 tablespoons ketchup

2 tablespoons soy sauce

4 bone-in pork chop (trimmed (1/2-inch thick) (1 3/4 to 2 pounds))

Kosher salt

freshly ground black pepper

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

1 tablespoon dark brown sugar

4 whole pineapple (fresh or canned)

1/4 cup rum (or pineapple juice)

cilantro (or parsley, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Stir together pineapple juice, Tiger Sauce, ketchup and soy sauce in a small bowl.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season pork chops with salt and pepper and add to skillet. Cook about 3 minutes, or until lightly browned. Flip and cook 2 to 3 more minutes, or until lightly browned.

Step 3

Pour sauce over pork, cover and bring to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes, then uncover and continue to cook another 5 minutes, or until pork is tender and sauce is thick.

Step 4

Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and add butter and sugar. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until caramelized. Add sliced pineapple and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side. Add rum and cook until syrupy. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 5

Transfer pork to a platter, arrange pineapple slices on top of pork, then top with any remaining sauce from both pans. Garnish with cilantro or parsley and serve.

Reviews

CarlJan 3, 2022

Easy to get right and it tastes great!