Pineapple Ginger Chops

Ingredients:

1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple tidbits

1 teaspoon pepper

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

4 bone-in pork loin chops (7 ounces each)

1 tablespoon butter

1/2 cup orange juice

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup water

Directions:

Drain pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup juice; set aside.

Combine pepper and ginger; rub over both sides of pork chops. In a skillet, brown chops in butter for 2-3 minutes on each side. Add orange juice, 1 cup pineapple and reserved pineapple juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until meat is tender. Remove pork chops and keep warm. Pan juices will be used in next step.

In a small bowl, combine cornstarch, salt and water until smooth; stir into pan juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve over the pork chops.