PORTUGUESE OVEN-BAKED PINEAPPLE PORK CHOPS

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With pineapples and pork so abundant across the Azores Islands, I guess it's a natural that the two would be paired together to make an awesome entrée for any night of the week.

Provided by Vickie Parks

Categories     Steaks and Chops

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 boneless pork chops
salt (to taste)
4 clove fresh garlic, minced
2 tsp dry rosemary, crushed
1 bay leaf
1 to 2 tsp black pepper (or to taste)
6 1/2 Tbsp white wine vinegar
2 small onions, thinly sliced
2 Tbsp olive oil
4 slices pineapple
RICE
3 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 medium onion, chopped
5 1/2 oz peas
3 cups water
1 1/2 cups uncooked white rice
1 tsp salt (or to taste)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF (180ºC).
  • 2. Season the chops with salt. Mix together the garlic, rosemary, bay leaf, pepper and white wine. Add the chops and let marinate in the refrigerator about an hour.
  • 3. FOR THE RICE: Place the olive oil, chopped onion and peas in a medium saucepan, and sauté over low heat until onion starts to turn slightly browned. Increase heat to high and add the water, and let it reach a boil. When it starts to boil, reduce heat to medium and let it simmer about 15 minutes. Then reduce heat to low, add the rice and salt, stir well, and let simmer, covered, for about 10 minutes or until rice is tender and has absorbed all the liquid.
  • 4. FOR THE PORK CHOPS: Add chops and marinade to a baking pan, then add the onion slices to the pan. Drizzle olive oil on top, and roast in preheated oven for 25 minutes.
  • 5. Meanwhile, cut the pineapple slices into pieces and set aside.
  • 6. Briefly remove the baking pan from the oven and add the pineapple pieces. Return pan to the oven more 5 minutes until the chops start to turn slightly golden brown.
  • 7. Remove the baking pan from the oven and serve the chops with the cooked rice.

mirsaad khan
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. The pork chops are juicy and flavorful, and the sauce is elegant and sophisticated.


Ibne Hussain
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The pork chops were a little bland, but the sauce was good.


Minhazul Abedin
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This recipe is a great way to change up your usual pork chop routine. The pineapple-based sauce adds a unique and flavorful twist.


Fasiha rajpot Fasiha rajpot
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the pork chops and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Greg Roberts
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The pork chops were a bit tough, but the sauce was good.


Jood Al saeed
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This recipe is easy to follow and the pork chops turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Skora Sifiso
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pork chops. The pineapple-based sauce adds a tangy and flavorful twist.


nastacia grizzle
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The pork chops were a little dry, but the sauce was tasty.


Woubishet Sitotaw
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it. The pork chops were tender and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Ogunye Bamidele
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. The pork chops are juicy and flavorful, and the sauce is elegant and sophisticated.


Zaibi Awan443
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The pork chops were a little bland, but the sauce was good.


CHAND Jutt
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This recipe is a great way to change up your usual pork chop routine. The pineapple-based sauce adds a unique and flavorful twist.


Jake Wilson
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the pork chops and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Mxafi Amo
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The pork chops were a bit tough, but the sauce was tasty.


Tafadzwa Smith
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This recipe was easy to follow and the pork chops turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Emmanuel Vargas
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The pork chops are always juicy and flavorful, and the sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


Joseph Blackburn
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The pork chops were a little dry, but the sauce was good.


Kosi Okeke
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The pork chops were so tender and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


chasity edwards
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This Portuguese Oven-Baked Pineapple Pork Chops recipe is a keeper! The pork chops were juicy and flavorful, and the pineapple-based sauce was tangy and sweet. I served it over rice, and it was a hit with my family.