Sweet and Spicy Pineapple Pork Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
4 boneless center cut pork chops (1 1/2 inch thick )
salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 large red onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped
1 jalapeno pepper , seeds removed, finely chopped
1 (8 oz) can pineapple chunks in juice
1/2 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375°; heat a large skillet over med-high heat with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
Sprinkle chops with salt and pepper.
Place chops in the skillet; sear for 2 minutes on each side to caramelize.
Transfer the chops to a rimmed cookie sheet and place in the oven for 8-10 minutes or until the meat is firm to the touch, but not tough.
Remove from the oven and let the chops rest, covered with foil, for a few minutes.
While the chops are in the oven, return the skillet to med-high heat and add the remaining olive oil.
Add in the onions, garlic, bell peppers, jalapenos, salt, and pepper; cook for 3-4 minutes or until the veggies start to wilt.
Add the chunked pineapple and its juice and the chicken stock.
Continue cooking 3-4 minutes.
Add in the parsley and stir to combine.
To serve: pour the sweet and spicy pineapple sauce over the pork chops.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	291.73 Kcal (1221 kJ)
Calories from fat	167.87 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.65g	29%
Cholesterol	52.02mg	17%
Sodium	77.78mg	3%
Potassium	454.78mg	10%
Total Carbs	8.15g	3%
Sugars	4.39g	18%
Dietary Fiber	1.44g	6%
Protein	21.74g	43%
Vitamin C	42.5mg	71%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	25%
Iron	13.6mg	75%
Calcium	24mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	143.4 Kcal (600 kJ)
Calories from fat	82.52 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.17g	29%
Cholesterol	25.57mg	17%
Sodium	38.23mg	3%
Potassium	223.55mg	10%
Total Carbs	4.01g	3%
Sugars	2.16g	18%
Dietary Fiber	0.71g	6%
Protein	10.69g	43%
Vitamin C	20.9mg	71%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	25%
Iron	6.7mg	75%
Calcium	11.8mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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