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A juicy pork chop topped with caramelized onions, served with pasta, as part of a 10-Ingredient Pork Chops recipe.

10-Ingredient Pork Chops Recipes (No Fuss)

Make juicy pork chops with just 10 ingredients. This recipe is perfect for quick dinners and beginner cooks.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 pork chops
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 315
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup pineapple juice
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Pork Chops
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 4 boneless pork loin chops 5 ounces each
  • 2 medium onions chopped
Optional Serving
  • hot cooked noodles
  • sliced green onions

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

  1. Mix pineapple juice, brown sugar, cider vinegar, and salt in a bowl.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the pork chops on both sides. Remove the pork chops from the skillet.
  3. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the same skillet. Sauté the chopped onions over medium heat until tender.
  4. Add the juice mixture to the skillet with the onions. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes.
  5. Return the pork chops to the skillet. Cover and cook until a thermometer inserted into the pork reads 145°F (about 2-3 minutes).
  6. Let the pork chops stand, covered, for 5 minutes before serving. Serve over noodles and top with green onions, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 315kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 28gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 340mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12g

Notes

This recipe is designed for home cooks who want restaurant-quality pork chops without the fuss. It's a great way to make weeknight dinners special.

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