Description
A recipe for savory and slightly sweet pork cooked with pineapple, served alongside simple coconut rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup fresh or canned pineapple chunks, drained (reserve juice)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the pork cubes, soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic powder. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Prepare the coconut rice: Rinse the jasmine rice until the water runs clear.
- Combine the rinsed rice, water, coconut milk, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan tightly, and simmer for 15 to 18 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- While the rice cooks, heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the marinated pork to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add the pineapple chunks to the skillet. If the sauce seems too thick, add 2 tablespoons of the reserved pineapple juice. Cook for another 3 to 5 minutes until the pork is cooked through and the sauce lightly coats the meat and fruit.
- Serve the pineapple pork immediately over the prepared coconut rice. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
Notes
- For a tangier flavor, add 1 teaspoon of rice vinegar to the pork marinade.
- If you prefer pork chops, use 4 boneless chops, pounding them slightly thinner before marinating. Adjust cooking time accordingly.
- You can cook the pork in an air fryer at 375°F for 12-15 minutes, turning halfway, before tossing with the pineapple.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 90