Pineapple Pork

Pineapple Pork in a bowl

Makes: 4 servings

Savory and sweet, delicious pineapple pork chops are a fast and flavorful meal. Enjoy over brown rice or quinoa.

Ingredients

1 medium green pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 boneless pork chops (about 1 pound)
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup canned pineapple chunks, undrained (8 ounces)
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions

Wash hands with soap and water.
Cut the green pepper into strips.
Heat the oil in a large skillet.
Place pork chops on the heated skillet. Sprinkle the salt on top.
Cook the pork chops for 5 minutes on low heat on each side.
Cook pork chops until it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.
Remove the cooked pork from the skillet. Place it in a serving dish.
Put the green pepper slices in the skillet.
Stir the in pineapple chunks with their juice.
Stir in the ginger and cinnamon.
Simmer for about 3 to 5 minutes.
Spoon the pineapple mixture over cooked pork.

Notes

Serve with cooked rice.

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Source:

Pennsylvania Nutrition Education Network

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 3 oz. prepared pork, 1/4 of recipe

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Nutrients	Amount
Total Calories	285
Total Fat	9 g
Saturated Fat	3 g
Cholesterol	88 mg
Sodium	160 mg
Carbohydrates	11 g
Dietary Fiber	1 g
Total Sugars	10 g
Added Sugars included	0 g
Protein	38 g
Vitamin D	1 mcg
Calcium	23 mg
Iron	1 mg
Potassium	463 mg

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Nutrients	Amount
Total Calories	285
Total Fat	9 g
Saturated Fat	3 g
Monounsaturated Fat	4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat	2 g
Linoleic Acid	2 g
α-Linolenic Acid	0.2 g
Omega 3 - EPA	0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA	0 mg
Cholesterol	88 mg
Carbohydrates	11 g
Dietary Fiber	1 g
Total Sugars	10 g
Added Sugars included	0 g
Protein	38 g
Minerals
Calcium	23 mg
Potassium	463 mg
Sodium	160 mg
Copper	182 mcg
Iron	1 mg
Magnesium	40 mg
Phosphorus	295 mg
Selenium	52 mcg
Zinc	3 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A	9 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6	0.8 mg
Vitamin B12	0.8 mg
Vitamin C	30 mg
Vitamin D	1 mcg
Vitamin E	1 mg
Vitamin K	6 mcg
Folate	6 mcg DFE
Thiamin	0.8 mg
Riboflavin	0.3 mg
Niacin	13 mg
Choline	135 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

	Fruits	1/4 cups
	Vegetables	1/4 cups
	Protein Foods	4 1/2 ounces

i cubed the pork chops and mixed them with the sauce. it made things easier and could all be poured over the rice together that way. delicious!

11/15/11

MyPlate.gov is based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025