Tropical Smoked Pork Chops

I love cooking with smoked pork chops because they cook up really fast and have a nice smoky flavor of course. You can find them at most grocery stores these days. They are great on the grill or just cooked through in a frying pan.

To switch things up a bit and get some different flavors going, I tried this tropical take on chops. I love the idea of using pineapple and orange in this. It turned out really well. I served it with some white rice and a simple spinach salad.

Tropical Smoked Pork Chops

1 tablespoon butter
4 smoked pork chops, about 1 inch thick
1/2 cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
4 canned pineapple slices

Place the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. When butter has completely melted add the chops.  Cook until lightly brown about 5 minutes each side.  Remove chops and place pineapple slices in butter to slightly brown about 2 minutes per side.  Remove from skillet.  In a small bowl mix together the orange juice, wine, mustard and ginger. Be sure all the ingredients are combined together well.  Place the chops back into the skillet.  Top each with a pineapple slices.  Add the juice mixture.  Cover the skillet with a tight lid.  Simmer on low for 25 minutes.