If you’ve ever tried making homemade Chinese food only to fail miserably, here’s a recipe to try, and there’s no wok required.  Although it’s a Hawaiian recipe, this skillet dish is very similar to sweet and sour pork.  I’ve made this for my family TWICE in the last week because we love it so much. 

Just a note- I doubled everything but the pork, just because we really like rice,  and used an extra large skillet.  Here’s the recipe:

In a skillet, lightly brown the pork chops in oil.  Then, add the pineapple, chicken broth, salad dressing, and garlic powder.  Bring to a boil for just a couple minutes to completely cook the chops.  Remove from heat,  and then add the rice and peppers.  Give it a quick stir and cover for 10 minutes before serving. 

This makes great leftovers, and the rice is delicious when it soaks up the flavors of the pork and pineapple. I used a bamboo rice paddle for stirring and serving this, because it’s an easy way to stir things gently.  Recipe source:  Yahoo! Food.