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Pineapple pork roast with rice

Pineapple pork roast with rice is a family dish for 4 people, ready in 1 hour 15 minutes, rated easy, at about €3.10 per person. The roast braises with onion, honey and ginger before the pineapple slices go on top for the final stretch. The key is adding the pineapple only in the last thirty minutes so it caramelizes instead of burning.

A little taste of vacation tonight with pork roast and caramelized pineapple slices, served with white rice.

Pineapple pork roast with rice
Total time
1 h 15
Difficulty
Easy
Cost per person
€3.10
Calories per person
560 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach
Season
Summer, Spring
The kids
They generally like it

This pineapple pork roast smells like vacation the moment it comes out of the oven. The meat cooks slowly with honey, ginger and pineapple juice, which keeps it moist and fragrant, while the slices on top turn a deep golden color with a light caramelized edge. White rice soaks up the pan juices and rounds out the plate without competing with it.

It works just as well on a weeknight as on a Sunday, since it asks for very little hands-on time and lets the oven do most of the job while you handle everything else. At Mon Chou, we like it for family dinners, because the sweetness of the pineapple wins kids over and adults rediscover a classic that doesn't show up on the table often enough.

The ingredients

4 people

Butcher

  • Pork roast 800 g

Pantry

  • Pineapple slices in juiceoften in the pantry 8 slices
  • Honeyoften in the pantry 2 tbsp
  • Ground gingeroften in the pantry 1 tsp
  • Riceoften in the pantry 300 g
  • Oiloften in the pantry 2 tbsp
  • Saltoften in the pantry 1 pinch
  • Pepperoften in the pantry 1 pinch

Fruits and vegetables

  • Onion 1

The step by step recipe

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Season the roast with salt and pepper, then brown it on all sides in a pot with the oil. 10 min

    A cast iron pot holds heat and browns better than any regular pan.

  2. Add the sliced onion, honey, ginger and half of the pineapple can juice, then put it in the oven. 35 min

    Baste the roast with the pan juices every ten minutes to keep the meat moist.

  3. Arrange the pineapple slices around and on top of the roast, then continue cooking. 30 min

    If the pineapple browns too fast, cover it with foil.

  4. Meanwhile, cook the rice in salted boiling water, then drain it. 11 min

    Rinse it before cooking so it doesn't stick together.

  5. Let the roast rest for five minutes, slice it and spoon the cooking juices and pineapple over the top. 5 min

    Pour off the juices and simmer them for ten minutes in a saucepan for a thicker, syrupy glaze.

Our tips to get it right

  • Pick a pork roast from the shoulder rather than the tenderloin, it holds up better over the long cooking time without drying out.
  • Save the leftover pineapple juice from the can, it comes in handy if the sauce reduces too quickly and needs loosening.
  • Check doneness with the tip of a knife, the juices should run clear with no trace of pink.

The variations

  • Swap the pork for chicken breasts, cutting the total cooking time down to about 40 minutes.
  • For a vegetarian version, replace the roast with firm tofu slices seared and simmered in the same honey, ginger and pineapple mixture.
  • For kids in a hurry, serve the pineapple diced small and stirred into the rice instead of in slices, it's quicker to eat by the spoonful.

What to serve it with

  • A tangy green salad
  • Steamed green beans
  • Homemade unsweetened iced tea

Storage

The roast keeps for 2 to 3 days in the fridge in a sealed container, sliced and covered with its juices. It freezes well for up to 2 months, sliced, in a bag or airtight container. Reheat it gently in a skillet or oven with a splash of the juice so it doesn't dry out.

Questions about this dish

Can you use fresh pineapple instead of canned?

Yes, fresh pineapple slices work fine, but you'll need to add a bit of water or fruit juice to replace the canned juice that flavors the sauce.

Can this dish be made ahead?

You can sear the roast and start the sauce the day before, then finish cooking in the oven and add the pineapple on the day you serve it so it stays nicely caramelized.

Does pineapple pork roast freeze well?

Yes, sliced and covered with its cooking juices, it freezes for up to 2 months and stays moist once reheated gently.

What rice works best with this dish?

Plain white rice is all you need, it soaks up the sweet and savory pan juices well without covering up the pineapple flavor.

How long does it take to make a pineapple pork roast with rice?

Count 1 h 15 in total, prep and cooking included. The recipe is rated “easy”.

How many calories are in a pineapple pork roast with rice?

About 560 kcal per serving, for a recipe meant for 4 people. Calories are calculated by Kiloach, your weight coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.

How much does a pineapple pork roast with rice cost?

About €3.10 per serving, or €12.40 for 4 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

This recipe contains none of the major allergens tracked by Mon Chou. Always check the labels of the products you buy.

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