Tropical Pork and Pineapple Recipe

Name: Tropical Pork and Pineapple
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 12 lbs pork tenderloin, cubed; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon minced ginger; 1 small onion, thinly sliced; 2 minced garlic cloves; 2 habanero peppers, seeds and stems removed, minced; 2 cups chicken stock; ¼ cup lime juice (freshly squeezed preferred); 8 ounces pineapple chunks, drained, juice reserved; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg; ½ teaspoon ground cloves; ¼ cup packed brown sugar; ½ cup dark rum; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 tablespoons water; 1 fresh banana, sliced; ¼ cup grated fresh or dried flaked coconut, plus additional for garnish; 2 cups steamed rice

Servings: persons

1 12 lbs pork tenderloin, cubed
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1 small onion, thinly sliced
2 minced garlic cloves
2 habanero peppers, seeds and stems removed, minced
2 cups chicken stock
¼ cup lime juice (freshly squeezed preferred)
8 ounces pineapple chunks, drained, juice reserved
1 tablespoon soy sauce
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup dark rum
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
1 fresh banana, sliced
¼ cup grated fresh or dried flaked coconut, plus additional for garnish
2 cups steamed rice

1
First mix the cornstarch with the water.
2
Brown the pork in a skillet, adding some of the oil if necessary.
3
Add the remaining oil with the ginger, onion, and garlic.
4
Saute until the onion is soft.
5
Add the chiles, stock, lime juice, juice from the canned pineapple, soy sauce, nutmeg, cloves, and brown sugar and stir to combine.
6
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 30 to 45 minutes or until the meat is very tender and almost starts to fall apart.
7
Add the rum, and simmer 5 minutes.
8
Stir in the cornstarch mixture to thicken.
9
Add the pineapple, banana, and coconut and heat through.
10
Garnish with additional coconut and serve over the rice.

880

kcal

Calories

Fat

126

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 12 lbs pork tenderloin, cubed, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon minced ginger, 1 small onion, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Tropical Pork and 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tropical Pork and Pineapple

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