Red-Braised Pork with Fresh Pineapple Recipe

Name: Red-Braised Pork with Fresh Pineapple
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 3 pounds pork butt, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes; 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger; 2 scallions (green and white parts), minced; 1-inch piece of dried tangerine peel; 1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder; 1/2 cup dry sherry; 3 tablespoons dark soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 cup water; 1 small pineapple, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks; 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 pounds pork butt, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
2 scallions (green and white parts), minced
1-inch piece of dried tangerine peel
1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder
1/2 cup dry sherry
3 tablespoons dark soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup water
1 small pineapple, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water

1
In a carbon-steel, stainless-steel, or coated aluminum wok, heat the oil over high heat until just smoking.
2
Add the pork in three batches and brown on all sides.
3
Remove the meat to a plate.
4
Add the ginger and scallions, and stir-fry for 30 seconds.
5
Return the pork to the pan.
6
Reduce the heat to medium and add the tangerine peel, five-spice powder, sherry, soy sauce, sugar, and water.
7
Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, then cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
8
The dish may be prepared up to this point and frozen.
9
Add the pineapple chunks and continue cooking for another 15 to 20 minutes, until the meat is tender when pricked with a fork.
10
Using a slotted spoon, remove the pork and pineapple to a serving platter.
11
Add the cornstarch mixture to the sauce, bring to a boil, and cook for 1 minute, until the sauce thickens.
12
Pour the sauce over the pork and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 3 pounds pork butt, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes, 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger, 2 scallions (green and white parts), minced, and more.

Yes, Red-Braised Pork with Fresh Pineapple falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Red-Braised Pork with Fresh Pineapple

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