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Pineapple pork stir fry with rice

Pineapple pork stir fry is a sweet and savory dish for 4 people, ready in 35 minutes, easy to make, at a cost of €2.80 per serving. Seared pork tenderloin cubes mingle with pineapple, bell pepper and a soy ketchup sauce, served over rice. The key is searing the pork in small batches over high heat so it caramelizes instead of stewing in its own juice.

Tonight, a sweet and savory dish the whole table will love, with seared pork cubes, pineapple, bell pepper and rice.

Pineapple pork stir fry with rice
Total time
35 min
Difficulty
Easy
Cost per person
€2.80
Calories per person
510 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach
Season
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
The kids
They generally like it

Caramelized pork, pineapple with its gentle tang, and bell peppers that stay a bit crisp add up to a sweet and savory dish that never feels heavy. The sauce, built from pineapple juice, soy sauce and ketchup, coats every bite and seeps into the rice served alongside.

This is the kind of recipe that brings kids and adults to the table on a weeknight, when you need something quick but still a little different from the usual. Mon Chou likes to slot it into busy family menus, since it comes together in one pan with ingredients you already know where to find.

The ingredients

4 people

Butcher

  • Pork tenderloin 600 g

Pantry

  • Canned pineapple in juiceoften in the pantry 1 can
  • Soy sauceoften in the pantry 3 tbsp
  • Ketchupoften in the pantry 3 tbsp
  • Rice vinegar or cider vinegaroften in the pantry 2 tbsp
  • Cornstarchoften in the pantry 1 tbsp
  • Riceoften in the pantry 300 g
  • Sunflower oiloften in the pantry 2 tbsp
  • Saltoften in the pantry 1 pinch
  • Pepperoften in the pantry 1 pinch

Fruits and vegetables

  • Red bell pepper 1
  • Green bell pepper 1
  • Onion 1
  • Garlic 2 cloves

Allergens Soy, Gluten

The step by step recipe

  1. Cut the pork into cubes, chop the bell peppers and onion, and drain the pineapple, keeping the juice.

    Keep the pineapple juice, it forms the base of the sauce.

  2. Mix the pineapple juice, soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar and cornstarch together.

    Dissolve the cornstarch in the cold liquid first, so it won't form lumps.

  3. Cook the rice in salted water, then drain it. 11 min

    Let it rest for five minutes covered, the grains separate more easily.

  4. Brown the pork in hot oil in two batches, then set it aside. 8 min

    Don't stir too much, the nice color comes from contact with the hot pan.

  5. Sauté the onion, garlic and bell peppers for a few minutes, add back the pork and pineapple, pour in the sauce and let it thicken. 6 min

    Keep the peppers slightly crisp, they add contrast to the sauce.

Our tips to get it right

  • Pick a well trimmed pork tenderloin, free of sinew, so the cubes stay tender after the quick high heat cooking.
  • Prep every ingredient before you start cooking, because once the pan is hot, things move fast.
  • If your skillet is small, use a wide sauté pan instead so the pork actually browns rather than steaming.

The variations

  • Swap the pork tenderloin for diced chicken breast for a milder tasting version.
  • For a vegetarian version, replace the pork with firm tofu cubes seared the same way.
  • For kids in a hurry to eat, cook the rice ahead of time and reheat everything together at the last minute.

What to serve it with

  • Plain steamed rice
  • Stir fried noodles
  • Iced green tea

Storage

Pineapple pork stir fry keeps for 2 to 3 days in the fridge in an airtight container. It freezes well without the rice, for up to 2 months. Reheat gently in a skillet or saucepan with a splash of water to loosen the sauce.

Questions about this dish

Can I use fresh pineapple instead of canned?

Yes, you can use fresh pineapple cut into chunks. Add a bit of orange juice or water to replace the canned juice, which forms the base of the sauce.

Can I make this dish ahead of time?

You can make the sauce and chop the vegetables the day before. Cook the pork and finish the dish right before serving, to keep the meat tender and the peppers crisp.

Why does the pork release water instead of browning?

This happens if the pan isn't hot enough or if you add too much meat at once. Always brown the pork in two batches, in well heated oil.

Is this dish good for kids?

Yes, the sweet and savory combination is usually a hit with kids. You can cut the pork cubes smaller and leave the bell peppers off their plate if needed.

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

Count 35 min in total, prep and cooking included. The recipe is rated “easy”.

How many calories are in a pineapple pork stir fry with rice?

About 510 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 stir fry with rice cost?

About €2.80 per serving, or €11.20 for 4 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

This recipe contains soy, gluten. Always check the labels of the products you buy.

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