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Pineapple Pork with Spicy Cucumber

Taste Alberta
This vibrant, flavour-packed dish that brings together the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and savoury elements. Tender, caramelized pork pairs beautifully with juicy pineapple, while the cooling coconut rice adds a rich, creamy contrast. A refreshing spicy cucumber salad ties it all together, delivering just the right amount of heat and crunch.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Marinade 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb pork stir-fry or pork tenderloin thinly sliced into strips
  • ½ cup teriyaki sauce
  • 2 cups jasmine or basmati rice
  • 1 can full fat coconut milk
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 2 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp canola oil
  • 4 cups pineapple diced
  • 1 lime juice and zest
  • 1 tsp chili garlic sauce
  • 1 large English cucumber diced
  • ½ jalapeno trimmed, seeds removed, and finely chopped
  • ¼ cup cilantro minced, plus more for garnish
  • ¼ cup peanuts roughly chopped

Instructions
 

  • Add pork and teriyaki sauce to a large bowl and toss to coat. Cover place in the fridge to marinate for 4-6 hours, or overnight. Remove from the fridge about 20-30 minutes before starting the rice to allow the pork to come to room temperature.
  • Combine rice, coconut milk, water, sugar and ¾ tsp salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat, cover and simmer for another 15-20 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and allow to stand for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
  • While the rice cooks, place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil and swirl to coat the bottom of the pan, and then add the pork, shaking off any excess marinate. Cook the pork, undisturbed, for 3-4 minutes or until caramelized. Flip and add pineapple to the skillet. Cook 2-3 minutes longer, until pineapple is saucy and pork is golden. Remove from heat and add lime zest. Stir to coat.
  • While the pork cooks, combine cucumber, lime juice and zest, chili garlic sauce, jalapeno, cilantro, and remaining salt in a small bowl.
  • To serve, divide rice, pork, pineapple, and cucumber salsa between bowls. Sprinkle with peanuts and more cilantro, if desired.