24-Hour Marinated Bone-In Pork Chop with Sides

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this 24-Hour Marinated Bone-In Pork Chop with Sides, where bold Cajun flavors meet a sweet-tart tropical glaze. The pork chops soak overnight in a savory marinade, ensuring every bite is tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. A quick sear locks in the juices before roasting alongside perfectly seasoned potatoes and Brussels sprouts, while a luscious Cranberry Pineapple Brazilian Starfish Glaze adds a bright, caramelized finish. This recipe delivers a restaurant-quality meal that’s as impressive on presentation as it is on the palate.

Instructions

1. Take marinated pork chops out of the fridge and let rest at room temperature for 10–15 minutes before cooking.

2. Warm cast iron with a couple of tablespoons of olive oil. Sear each side of pork chop for 5 minutes, then pull off and set aside.

3. Preheat the oven to 400°F convection.

4. Pour 1/2 cup water in cast-iron, add diced potatoes and Brussels sprouts.

5. Season and mix with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

6. Place pork chops on top of vegetables along with any juices from resting.

7. Start glaze: sauté pineapple for 3–4 minutes until caramelized, add Brazilian Starfish Jelly, then cranberry juice. Bring to a simmer until slightly thickened. Remove from heat.

8. Bake pork chops until internal temp reaches 165°F. Let rest 5 minutes.

9. Ladle glaze over pork chops and serve with roasted vegetables.