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 mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Marinade 4 hours hrs
Total Time 4 hours hrs 40 minutes mins
- 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
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.