5-star Meal in Your Kitchen!

The beginning of December signals the beginning of the exciting - and sometimes hectic - Christmas Shopping Season.  This delectable recipe for Hawaiian Pork Chops is perfect for your impromptu, tropical getaway from the crowds and the busyness! 

Ingredients:

-4 boneless pork loin chops (3/4” thick and 4 ounces each)

-1/4 teaspoon salt

-1/4 teaspoon pepper

-1/3 cup chopped green pepper

-1/3cup thinly sliced onion rings

-1 can (14 1/2 ounces) beef broth

-1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chuncks, undrained

-1/4 cup ketchup

-2 tablespoons brown sugar

-1 tablespoon cider vinegar

-2 tablespoons cornstarch

3 tablespoons cold water

Directions:

Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper.  In a large nonstick skillet coated with non-stick cooking spray, cook the chops for 4-5 minutes on each side or until lightly browned.  Remove and keep warm.

In the same skillet, sauté green pepper and onion for 2 minutes or until almost tender.  Stir in the broth, pineapple, ketchup, brown sugar and vinegar.  Bring to a boil.  Return pork to the pan.  Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 6-10 minutes or until meat juices run clear.

Combine the cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into skillet.  Bring to a boil; cook for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Serve over rice if desired.