Sweet 'n Sour Pork

This recipe calls for McCormick Far East Sesame Ginger Blend seasoning. If you don't have this, you can use a pinch each of garlic powder, red pepper flakes and ground ginger. Recipe is from Woman's World.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  boneless center cut pork chops (about 1 1/4 pounds)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  dried ginger sesame blend, McCormick Far East Sesame Ginger Blend
• 1  tablespoon  oil
• 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks in juice
• 2  tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2  tablespoons soy sauce
• 2  tablespoons light brown sugar
• 1  tablespoon cornstarch
• 2  scallions, diagonally cut into 1-inch long pieces
•  fresh pineapple slice (optional)

Directions

1. Sprinkle pork chops with seasoning blend.
2. In nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
3. Add chops; cook, turning once, until browned, 3-4 minutes per side.
4. Meanwhile, reserve 2 T juice from pineapple chunks.
5. In bowl, mix pineapple chunks with remaining juice, vinegar, soy sauce and sugar; add to pork and bring to boil.
6. Reduce heat to medium-low.
7. Cover; simmer until chops are no longer pink in centers, 5-7 minutes.
8. Remove chops to platter.
9. Stir cornstarch into reserved pineapple juice; stir into skillet.
10. Bring to a boil; cook, stirring, until thickened, 1 minute.
11. Add scallions, heat through.
12. Pour sauce over chops.
13. If desired, garnish with fresh pineapple.