Pineapple Glazed Pork Chops

Submitted by Sassy in da South

"I believe this recipe originally came from a Dole Pineapple can. The pineapple sauce makes ordinary pork chops special."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 pork loin chops, 3/4 to 1-inch thick
• 1 garlic cloves, minced or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon margarine
• 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
• 1⁄2 cup apple jelly
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch

directions

1. Brown chops with garlic in margarine, in large skillet. Remove chops from skillet. Spoon off fat.
2. Add pineapple, jelly, cinnamon and ginger to skillet. Cook, over medium heat, until jelly melts.
3. Return chops to skillet; spoon sauce over chops. Reduce heat to low.
4. Cover; cook 10 minutes or until chops are no longer pink. Remove chops to serving platter; keep warm.
5. Stir together water and cornstarch; add to skillet. Cool stirring, until thickened. Spoon sauce over chops.