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Skillet BBQ Pork Chops with Pineapple

Skillet BBQ pork chops with pineapple is a smoky-sweet, one-pan meal where golden pork chops simmer in a pineapple BBQ sauce until juicy. Pineapple rings caramelize alongside in the same skillet for bright, tropical flavor with every bite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Boneless pork chops
  • 4 boneless pork chops 1 inch thick
Seasonings
  • 1 salt to taste
  • 1 pepper to taste
  • 1 garlic powder to taste
Searing and sauce
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 1 can (8 oz) pineapple rings drained (juice reserved)
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
Garnish
  • 1 green onions for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 cast iron skillet

Method
 

Season and sear the pork chops
  1. Season the pork chops with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste. Pat lightly so the seasonings cling.
  2. Heat the oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chops for 4 minutes per side until golden, then set aside.
Make the pineapple BBQ sauce and caramelize the fruit
  1. In the same pan, sauté the minced garlic for 30 seconds. Stir constantly until fragrant but not browned.
  2. Stir in the BBQ sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, and soy sauce, then bring to a simmer for 3 minutes. Keep it at a steady bubbling simmer.
  3. Add the pineapple rings to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes per side until caramelized. Flip once when they look golden and slightly sticky.
Finish and serve
  1. Return the pork chops to the skillet and spoon the sauce over them. Make sure the chops are partially coated.
  2. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until the pork chops are cooked through. Look for reduced sauce that clings to the chops.
  3. Garnish with green onions and serve. Add them right before plating for fresh color.

Notes

For best caramelization, sear the chops in a hot skillet without moving them for the full 4 minutes per side. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container up to 3 days and reheat in a skillet over medium heat until warmed through. Freezing is not recommended because pineapple and BBQ sauce texture can soften after thawing. For a lower-sugar option, use reduced-sugar BBQ sauce and keep the brown sugar the same or reduce it to 2 tsp.