Sweet and Sour Pineapple Pork Chops

Ingredients

• 4 pork chops, bone-in
• 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

• 1 cup pineapple chunks, canned with juice
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1 cup rice vinegar
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce, low sodium
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch, mixed with 2 tablespoons water

Method

1. 01
   In a shallow dish, combine flour, salt, and pepper. Dredge each pork chop in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
2. 02
   Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add pork chops and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
3. 03
   In the same skillet, add pineapple chunks with juice, ketchup, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and soy sauce. Stir well to combine.
4. 04
   Bring the sauce to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Add the cornstarch mixture and stir until sauce thickens.
5. 05
   Return the pork chops to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top. Cover and simmer for an additional 10 minutes until pork is cooked through.
6. 06
   Serve the pork chops hot, garnished with additional pineapple chunks if desired.