glaze spooned over the pork chops and pineapple slices.
Ingredient Breakdown and Variations
- Pork Chops: Bone-in pork chops stay juicier, while boneless cook faster. Either works beautifully.
- Pineapple: Fresh pineapple can be used instead of canned, but keep some pineapple juice for the glaze.
- Soy Sauce: Adds umami. Swap with tamari for gluten-free.
- Brown Sugar: Can be replaced with honey or maple syrup for a natural sweetness.
- Ketchup: Adds tanginess. BBQ sauce is a fun alternative.
- Ginger: Fresh ginger adds warmth, but ground ginger works too.
- Extra Spice: Add red