comment icon 216 more comments Let’s tuck right into this comforting, super-satisfying bowl of yum. Immediately. Get your fork. Hurry, hurry.
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I mean, sticky-sweet pork with that caramelized pan-fry goodness, the juicy chunks of pineapple, a handful of fresh herbs, slices of jalapeño, and crispy onions (yes, crispy onions! so underrated!) is all getting served over a hot pile of super luscious coconut rice (remember this rice from that delicious Ginger Peanut Chicken?), and WOW to the EEE. I hope you actually got your fork already because this is not a bad situation. Not at all. The rich flavor, the caramelized texture, the totally indulgent and fragrant coconut rice… I mean, this is hands-down one of my favorite (easy! lifesaving! SOS!) meals of the season.
Why Pork and Pineapple Are a Match Made In Food Heaven
Nothing quite beats the sweet, tangy pop of fresh pineapple, really with anything…but it’s such a special flavor alongside pork in particular. It’s a sweet-salty combo that cannot be beat! And when you grill or sear the pineapple and all those natural sugars start caramelizing and turn into the most delicious sticky-saucy-sweet situation? HELLO WHAT A DREAM. In fact, pineapple has a natural enzyme in it that tenderizes meat. That’s not so much at play here because you are not marinating in the pineapple juice itself, but just saying, even science wants them to be together! So, if you are for some reason feeling weird about fruit and meat mixed together, please know that this is the absolute best and you will want to keep eating it forever. And then if you need other ways to love the pineapple pork combo, maybe you want to try these pork tacos with a little pineapple salsa. Or get thee to some tacos al pastor! Or…do people still put pineapple rings on their holiday ham prep? See! It’s a thing!
This Pineapple Pork Comes with a Deliciously Short Ingredient List
Since this is part of our SOS series, I promised you a short, friendly ingredient list and this recipe will deliver. Here are your five major players for this bomb weeknight recipe:
pork pineapple teriyaki sauce – store-bought, no guilt, SOS series FTW! coconut milk rice
Cilantro, jalapeños, and crunchy onions are also obviously encouraged in borderline inappropriate quantities, but not required. This recipe honestly feels like a gift that someone gives you at dinnertime and you get to unwrap it bite by bite, dinner by dinner, the next 2-3 days, or sadly, less, depending on how long your leftovers last. Which, in our house, was not long at all. A double batch would not be a bad idea. It’s sticky, caramelized, comforting, and just a lil crunchy. I can’t quit it.
How To Make This Pineapple Pork
Not much to bring this addicting little number together. There is a teeny little marinate step, but it is very low-key and low-stress. A few hours is ideal, but also if you forget altogether, just pop it in that sauce when you pull ingredients out of the fridge. NBD! That’s it! Then top with some fresh jalapeño and cilantro and a truly embarrassing amount of crispy onions, if you’re doing it right.
More Pork Favorites To Enjoy!
Easy Crockpot Carnitas (juicy, flavorful, and perfectly browned pork – THE BEST!) 15-Minute Egg Roll in a Bowl (just 15 minutes? SOLD!) Caramelized Pork Tacos with Pineapple Salsa (a quick and easy fav meal) Ang’s Creamy Tortellini Soup (creamy, cozy, and oh-so good)
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This recipe is part of our collection of delicious rice recipes. Check it out! 4.8 from 77 reviews
1/4 to 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce (I like the SoyVay brand!) 1 pound thinly sliced pork tenderloin (you can buy this pre-cut at a lot of stores, sometimes labeled as “stir fry”) 1–2 cups fresh pineapple chunks olive oil for sautéing
Rice:
one 14-ounce can full fat coconut milk 1 1/2 cups water 2 cups jasmine rice
Toppings:
lime zest cilantro thinly sliced jalapeño crunchy onions
